Veterans in the news
A different kind of feel good story
If you ever find yourself in the area of Granite Falls, Minnesota, you should do yourself a favor and stop into the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. It’s about two hours due west of Minneapolis, so it’s a day trip if you’re coming from the metro. Unfortunately, there’s not much other than this spectacular museum to […]
Two VA staff transferred pending investigation on delayed time-sensitive care
Two senior VA officials at a New York VA medical center were transferred from their posts. This transfer, away from veteran-facing positions, came in the aftermath of an Inspector General report. These individuals were accused of delaying radiation therapy and neurosurgery appointments. Veterans needing time-sensitive care services didn’t receive them in a timely manner. The […]
Pew: Most military veterans support Donald Trump over Kamala Harris
Pew Research Center found that military veterans consistently support Republicans by a wide margin over Democrats. For this recent survey, Pew listed both those who served on active duty as well as those who served in the reserve. More veterans have a favorable view of JD Vance than they do of Tim Walz. From Pew […]
Pete Rose, another vet dies
One of the greatest Major League Baseball players of all time has passed away at the age of 83. Cause of death is not immediately available. Rose is of course best remembered not for holding a slew of records (that will probably never be outdone) and being one of the most versatile players, but for […]
John Kerry: First Amendment is a major block to hammering out “sick” information sources
John Kerry complained that it is challenging to get a consensus in the United States today. One example that Kerry used to back this statement is the fact that we can choose our information sources. If only one source is chosen, and it is “sick”, the First Amendment stands in the way to hammering this […]
Woodson’s widow receives his posthumous DSC
You’ll remember the name Waverly Woodson from my past Valor Friday article on him, and more recently when we got word his long delayed posthumous Bronze Star Medal w/ “V” for Valor was announced as being upgraded to a DSC. Yesterday, Woodson’s widow and generations of his descendants were present to receive his Distinguished Service […]
Marine veteran sentenced to prison for selling ‘ghost guns’
Christian Ferrari enlisted in the Marines in January 2020 and served on active duty until April 2024. During his service, Ferrari served in support of Operation Inherent Resolve from August 2021 through March 2022. However, he recently was sentenced to three years in prison for selling 22 “ghost guns” illegally. He conducted this sale to […]
US Navy Sailor accused of plotting to assassinate Nicolás Maduro
A Venezuelan government official is accusing the CIA, and Spain’s National Intelligence Center, of being involved with a plot to assassinate Nicolás Maduro. In addition to the arrested US Sailor, two other US citizens, two Spanish citizens, and one Czech citizen were arrested. Venezuelan authorities also seized 400 US rifles related to the alleged plot. […]
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