Good News Report

Troops, veterans to see drop in life insurance costs

Troops and veterans will pay less for life insurance starting July 1.

2 months ago

Troops’ new tax-saving health care benefit enrollment starts March 3

Co-pays, condoms, menstrual care products and pregnancy tests are among the more than 300 eligible health care expenses.

2 months ago

Mil Money

Federal military spouse workers exempt from return-to-office rule

Military spouses employed by the federal government are "categorically exempt" from the Trump administration's return-to-office mandate.

Navy’s newest aircraft carrier named in honor of African American hero

The new warship will honor sailor Doris Miller, enlisted service members and the veterans of World War II, the acting secretary said.

5 years ago

Navy to name carrier honoring Pearl Harbor hero Miller

He was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor.

5 years ago

Valentines wanted: 104-year-old Iwo Jima Marine veteran wants one thing this Valentine’s Day

“I’ll save every one of them like I’ve been saving little things that have come up until right now and they’ll be a personal part of my history."

5 years ago

Will the first woman on the moon be a Marine? Cobra pilot becomes one of NASA’s newest astronauts

“Ultimately NASA has its sights set on Mars, so that could be a possibility for Jasmin in the future, as well."

5 years ago

59-year-old Afghanistan veteran will report to Army basic training this summer

"If I’m lucky, I got 20 more years and then I drop dead," the 59-year-old soldier said.

5 years ago

Another soldier’s remains returned by North Korea have been confirmed

Federal authorities said Monday the remains of an American soldier killed during the Korean War have been accounted for and will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

5 years ago

New York Military Forces Honor Guard team

11,000 New York veterans received military honors at burials this year

The New York Army and Air National Guard are on track to provide military honors at the burials of about 11,050 veterans during 2019, the state Division of Military & Naval Affairs said Saturday.

5 years ago

Military Bowl’s gift to wounded troops and families: an Eastern Shore getaway

Bowl game played in Annapolis funds a retreat for veterans as well as other charitable causes.

5 years ago

Air Force touts Tyndall repair progress after receiving pot of money for disaster relief

Thanks to the June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, Tyndall’s annual Operations and Maintenance budget was increased by 450 percent in the final quarter of fiscal 2019.

5 years ago

Defense bill requires local JROTC programs to admit homeschooled students

The measure establishes a uniform policy across the nation and eliminates any ambiguity regarding homeschooled students’ eligibility.

5 years ago

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