Rep. Buck McKeon was willing to support a tax increase to pay for then spending. At a breakfast sponsored by real clear politics.com, the chairman of the House armed service committee made a statement when being questioned about what should be included in the deficit reduction plan. He mentioned many federal entitlement programs such...
TRICARE is being proactive by offering a credit monitoring and restoration service to people affected by the stolen medical data. This TRICARE credit monitoring service will be available to those who receive a letter stating their information had been taken. They are directing the SAIC to offer a year of...
The American Legion is not happy about proposed Department of Defense and veteran benefit cuts. The nations largest veterans organization says it would further hurt the economy and do irreparable damage to the capabilities of the armed services to protect the US. The Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction is expected to make...
Health Net will be supporting the Army Ten-Miler. This is one of the most popular races in the country. It attracts 30,000 military and civilian runners. This event is designed to promote physical fitness and health, and improvement of the quality of life for US military service members and their families. Health Net will...
Tri-care will be sending letters to victims of a data breach over the next 4 to 6 weeks. The data that was saved on computer tapes were stolen from a car belonging to an employee of Science Applications International Corporation. They are a large military contractor that runs medical centers for servicemembers and their...
The United States will continue to make deep government financial budget cuts in order to reduce the national debt. In a speech to NATO defense ministers meeting, Leon Panetta warned that allies should work together to support NATO missions to achieve success. Though the Panetta did praise the efforts that has resulted in successes...
To help protect the a healthcare from spending cuts, the Pentagon is going to be required to reduce its 10 year budget by $25 billion. Sources in the White House said the move was done to protect VA medical finding from future cuts. There’s a business unwelcome tension between defense spending and veterans benefits....
Military drones have become standard use in today’s war effort. The 1st rooms were built in the early 90s. They were originally used mostly for surveillance missions. At the time, they were deployed to war zones of Bosnia and has. The 1st recorded lethal drone strike was in Yemen about 10 years ago. A...
Gen. Martin Dempsey took up the position of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday. He is replacing Adm. Mike Mullen who will be retiring. Adm. Mullen had many things to express to the general, and to others presence at the ceremony. With president Obama sitting near him, he made comments about...
NATO’s involvement in the military mission in Libya is almost complete. Things may start wrapping up next week as Allied leaders will meet in Brussels. Army Gen. Carter ham is the head of the US Africa command. He told the Associated Press that American military leaders are expected to get NATO ministers their assessment...