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Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment
Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.
Fort Bragg soldier’s disappearance in Outer Banks is under Army CID investigation
Anyone with information about Roman-Martinez’s whereabouts, but who wishes to remain anonymous, will be allowed to do so to the degree allowable under the law, Army CID officials said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Many low-income military families need SNAP, but can’t overcome an eligibility hurdle
Congress should revisit SNAP eligibility for military families in the next coronavirus relief bill by excluding BAH from gross income, say the authors of this commentary.
By Frances Tilney Burke and Angela Rachidi
USAA will stop seizing troops’ coronavirus stimulus checks after public outcry
The financial services firm had taken some payouts to cover existing debts, but promised on Thursday to stop that practice.
Veterans get more banking options, under new VA partnership
New partnership will be easier for some veterans to get their VA benefits through a bank account.
By Karen Jowers
Key Republicans seek ban on intel sharing with countries that use Huawei
The legislation could potentially downgrade America’s “special relationship” with the U.K., which is reportedly expected to grant Chinese telecom giant Huawei some access to its nascent 5G network.
By Joe Gould
Equal treatment of banks on base should focus on service, not profits
Banks have opted to end-run DoD and go to Congress to get a handout under the guise that too many banks have had to leave military bases due to the cost of leases making military banking less profitable, the authors of this commentary say.
By Jim Nussle, Anthony Hernandez and Dan Berger
Congressional task force to examine long-term defense strategy for Russia, China
A new congressional task force has been charged with examining America's long-term national security strategy and help the Pentagon become more innovative.
By Joe Gould
Why banks should be treated the same as credit unions on base
The authors of this commentary say Congress should level the playing field for banks and credit unions operating on military bases.
By Rob Nichols, Steve Lepper and Rebeca Romero Rainey
Coast Guard officer pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
He was accused of stockpiling weapons and targeting Supreme Court justices, prominent Democrats and TV journalists.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Warships sail to safety as Dorian looms
The Navy also issued an emergency evacuation order Wednesday evening for all non-essential active-duty service members and their families, activated reservists and civilian Department of Defense and Navy employees for a wide swath of coastal North Carolina.
By Navy Times staff