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Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis in ‘replica’ of DC crackdown
Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis, calling it a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.
This week in Congress: Defense authorization debate takes center stage
Defense and veterans hearings in Congress for the week of June 22, 2020.
Bill would create commemorative coin in support of National WWII Memorial
A bill has been introduced to help fund maintenance, educational programs, and commemorations at the National World War II Memorial.
By Zach England
More troops, bigger paychecks and housing improvements in Senate military budget policy plan
The $740.5 billion measure still needs to survive a full Senate vote and negotiations with House lawmakers before becoming law.
Vets who lost jobs due to coronavirus could be eligible for new job training
A congressional proposal would create 12 months of training funding for individuals who were left jobless because of the pandemic.
Most military tenants have (most of) their rights now. Here’s what’s missing.
No timeline for dispute resolution process, rent withholding process, or access to maintenance histories.
By Karen Jowers
State orders are a con — federalizing the National Guard should be the go-to for most missions moving forward
Guardsmen and women are constantly serving their country without earning federal benefits, despite performing the same jobs as their active-duty counterparts, says the author of this commentary.
By Steve Beynon
Early end date for Guard coronavirus deployment draws criticism from veterans in Congress
Current plans call for Guard missions to end after 89 days, one day short of minimums needed to qualify for certain retirement and education benefits.
Feds charge Army wife with stabbing husband and warn of domestic violence amid pandemic
Experts have warned that domestic violence incidents are likely to increase during the coronavirus pandemic due to shelter-in-place orders.
By Kyle Rempfer