The U.S. House and Senate both approved Thursday a waiver for President Joe Biden’s defense secretary that allows him to bypass federal law prohibiting recently retired generals from holding the civilian post.
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VA is refusing to give many vets COVID-19 vaccine after inviting them to get it for free
They served in the military decades ago, often putting their lives on the line for their country. But aging veterans are learning that their sacrifice may not guarantee them a COVID-19 vaccine at a Veterans Affairs clinic.
Fort Stewart soldier arrested for aiding ISIS in plots to attack US troops
Authorities say a U.S. Army soldier from Ohio with less than two years in service has been arrested on charges that he threatened the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan and plotted to help ISIS kill American soldiers in the Middle East.
FBI screening National Guard troops in D.C. because 75% allegedly voted for Trump
Democratic lawmakers and Federal authorities appear hell-bent on weeding out conservative-leaning Army National Guard members stationed in Washington, DC
Retired soldier suing Amazon, Walmart for selling posters with his picture
A man who says his image was printed on posters without his consent is seeking millions of dollars in damages from companies that include Walmart and Amazon.com.
Fort Bliss soldier accused of 3 sexual assaults, including raping Pfc. Asia Graham
A Fort Bliss soldier was formally accused Thursday of three sexual assaults within a year, including allegedly raping a soldier later found dead on New Year’s Eve.
