Veterans in the news
Vietnam veteran hoping to get free hunting and fishing licenses for disabled veterans
Edward Kochanski had an event where he took some disabled veteran friends with him to go fishing. They had a free license in Pennsylvania to do so. However, when they ventured into New York, his friends had to pay $70 for a New York license as they were nonresidents. As a result, Kochanski typed 50 […]
LGBTQ veterans file suit against the Pentagon
With the lifting of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, individuals were allowed to continue serving or to begin service despite their sexual orientation. Now that these individuals are receiving discharges that reflect their service, LGBTQ veterans who were discharged for their sexual orientation before the lifting are calling for a change. Many received less than honorable […]
Charles Adams, hard time getting out of bed, easy time doing exertion exercises
Ninja brings to us one Charles Adams, a veteran who successfully obtained VA benefits for “serious” disabilities. He appeared at his examinations showing physical limitations that convinced the examiners that he rated the disability that he desired. Unfortunately for Charles Adams, he saw the need to demonstrate his strength on social media while engaging in […]
Navy Centenarian Flys Again
Donald Muncy, 100 Years Young Sent by a fellow flyer. Navy veteran airman, age 100, flies again on vintage World War II pilot-training biplane ‘I live to fly,” Donald Muncy said after soaring over central Ohio with Dream Flights By Kerry J. Byrne | Fox News A U.S. Navy veteran airman who served the nation […]
Wife charged with Navy husband’s murder accused of adultery
The Navy lost a Sailor, Chief Fire Controlman Calvin Wang, as a result of gunshot wounds. His wife, Christina Wang, was charged with second degree murder via use of a firearm. As of the WTKR article’s posting, she is in the Virginia Beach City Jail. The article includes a social media post by Christina Wang […]
A veteran and a couple of National Guard members were among the officers involved with a violent traffic stop
Among the police officers that responded to a crash in Fargo, North Dakota, were a veteran and a couple of National Guard members. However, instead of evolving as crash scene responses would evolve, a gunman opened fire. One officer was killed, and two were injured. The gunfire exchange ended when a police officer shot […]
Some Veterans quit Florida State Guard, the program had changed from what was advertised
When Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida government set up the Florida State Guard, they initially billed it as an outfit to help the community. They envisioned an organization that would help out during state emergencies. However, the folks that volunteered noticed that things changed. They saw more military like training as if they were […]
Veterans included among indicted members of a violent biker gang
Sixteen members of a motorcycle club were indicted in Bryan County, Georgia. They were charged with domestic terrorism, armed robbery, and assault. The U.S. Army confirmed that Army veterans were among those indicted. Traits developed by military service appear to appeal to gang recruiters. Their gang is associated with a recent mass shooting in Augusta, […]
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