Veterans in the news
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. […]
Vindman brother accused of embellishing his military service
Eugene Vindman, brother of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, is running for Congress in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. He is running as a Democrat. His Republican opponent is Derrick Anderson, a Green Beret veteran. Vindman’s campaign is facing allegations of campaign-finance laws/rules. Vindman is also facing allegations that he misrepresented his military service. From Fox News: […]
Tim Walz thinks that you’re better off than 4 years ago
During the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the latter never really answered a question about the economy. Instead of answering the question about how Americans are doing now compared to before, Harris utilized campaign talking points. So, during an interview, Tim Walz was given an opportunity to provide an answer to that question. […]
Soldier arrested at Schofield Barracks for January 6 assault
Private Alexander Cain Poplin was arrested at a Hawaii Army base on charges of assaulting a police officer on January 6, 2021. This arrest occurred a day after Poplin was separated from the Army. Poplin served in the Army National Guard from December 2012 through December 2018. He later joined the Army as an infantryman […]
JD Vance on privatizing some VA services
During a podcast with Shawn Ryan, JD Vance discussed improving services at the VA. One of the things that Vance would like to see is the privatization of some of their services. He would also like to see “bad apples” removed. Kamala Harris’s campaign insinuated that Vance wanted to defund parts of the VA. From […]
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