Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Crytpo scams, romance scams, education scams, job scams. Advocates are pushing authorities to root out scamsters at the source.
By Karen Jowers
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Ex-Navy SEAL convicted for plot to kill officers at California protest
Gregory Vandenberg bought fireworks to harm law enforcement officers at the "No Kings Day" protests held in California on June 14, the DOJ said.
By Riley Ceder
International court judges reject Afghanistan war crimes probe; cite lack of cooperation
In a decision decried as “deeply flawed” and a “devastating blow for victims,” International Criminal Court judges on Friday rejected a request by the court’s prosecutor to open an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan and alleged crimes by U.S. forces linked to the conflict.
By Mike Corder, The Associated Press
Buying vs. leasing: considerations for the savvy car shopper
Do you want to drive the same sedan, truck or SUV for up to 10 years or switch vehicles every two or three years? The decision to buy or lease a new car can affect your finances and lifestyle, and it’s all about whether you want to be in it for the long or short term. The best plan of action is to consider the pros and cons of buying and leasing before you begin the car-buying process.
Why did a Coast Guard cutter take a jab at China?
The cutter Bertholf had been patrolling the East China Sea to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.
Use-it or lose-it: DoD dropped $4.6 million on crab and lobster, and $9,000 on a chair in last-minute spending spree
The federal government found a way to spend $97 billion in a single month last year, of which more than $61 billion can be attributed to the Pentagon.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army seeks $182 billion in FY20 to pave way for modernized force
The U.S. Army’s budget request holds steady with last year’s top line, but is geared toward a “modernization renaissance” the service has begun following the establishment of a new four-star command dedicated to building a modern force by 2028.
By Jen Judson
No GI Bill benefits? This state may cover your tuition anyway.
The tuition waiver covers veterans, their spouses and their children. But only one family member at a time can use the benefit, and the 150 credit hours must be divided up among family members.
By Joshua Axelrod
Here are some financial savings tips for Military Saves Week
Military Saves Week is here and it is the perfect opportunity for men and women who serve or have served in uniform to get ahead financially.
By Robert Frick, Navy Federal Credit Union
Tit-for-tat in the Taiwan Strait
Beijing and Washington continue spat over waters long considered international shipping lanes.
Prosecutors: Coast Guard officer plotted to ‘murder innocent civilians’
Lt. Christopher Paul Hasson stockpiled guns, ammunition and steroids and dreamed of mass murder, prosecutors contend.
Why SECNAV is launching Naval University
The Pentagon hopes to combine the education efforts for both enlisted and officer personnel under a single Department of the Navy university that’s accredited to grant diplomas, from associate degrees up to advanced post-graduate work.
By Mark D. Faram