Veterans in the news
Body camera video on Caron Nazario’s traffic stop
Here is a video from the body camera worn by one of the officers. The video, as well as the police report, detail the sequence of events related to that stop. At one point, the police officer asks him if he is a corporal or a specialist. This is based on the actions that Nazario […]
PTSD turns USAF general into a pedophile
The KoB sends in word that this retired Air Force general officer, who plead guilty to five felony counts of possessing child porn, after being charged with 15 (fifteen!) second degree felonies for possession of child porn and one third degree felony for criminal use of a communication facility, has been sentenced. He spent his […]
Marine Rescues Infant From Burning Car
Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter ‘I don’t think I’m special’ says Marine who rescued a baby from a burning car “I was like ‘I need to help her get her baby out of the car.” BY JAMES CLARK On Dec. 7, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kyle Wetter was on a winding road through Fallbrook, California in the […]
Army Special Forces Sergeant, 37, charged in shooting
Webb, 37 has been charged with fatally shooting three people and wounding three others. An active duty serviceman from Florida has been charged Sunday with murder and attempted murder in a shooting at a Rockford, Ill., bowling alley. Authorities are calling the act completely random. Duke Webb, 37, was arrested Saturday night at the scene of […]
Veterans Using G.I. Bill Might Get Extra Year
Currently, those who opted for the new G.I. Bill forfeit their Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits. However, Jim Rudisill sued the VA over this policy. His argument is that the VA misread the law. Instead of giving up their Montgomery G.I. Bill, veterans keep it. The VA argues that this is “double dipping”. However, both benefits […]
Vets’ Trucks Targeted?
Some Houston thieves targeted disabled veterans’ trucks at a vet-specific event on Veterans Day. https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2020/11/13/thieves-targeted-4-disabled-veterans-trucks-outside-a-houston-marine-corps-ball/ Four disabled veterans left a Marine Corps ball in Houston on Saturday to find their truck windows shattered and belongings stolen. A handgun, a purse and a laptop were included among the missing possessions. All of the victims had disabled […]
Veterans, Gold Star families given free access to National Parks, federal property
The access is indefinite starting tomorrow, 11 November. Nice gesture and I hope it encourages families to visit some of our national treasures. By Stephanie Pagones The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) will be offering war veterans and the relatives of service members who died in the line of duty free entry to national […]
USS BONHOMME RICHARD – Observations from the CNO
USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) Boomer sends. Admirals and Master Chiefs, After walking the decks of BONHOMME RICHARD last Friday and listening to our Sailors who fought the fire, I wanted to pass along my observations and reflections. As you are aware, the damage is extensive; there is fire and water damage, to varying degrees, on […]
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