‘Good Samaritans’ beware: Scammers ramp up targeting of troops’ goodwill
The father of a sailor is out to warn others in the military community about a “Good Samaritan” scam that cost his son thousands of dollars.
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Program offering free food to moving military families expands to four more states
Military families relocating to four more areas can sign up for $125 worth of groceries and essentials.
Navy releases list of sailors selected to become chiefs
Read more to see the latest entrants into the Goat Locker.
Vets’ PACT Act claims continue to rise, two years after law’s passage
More than 1 million disability claims related to military toxic exposure have been approved in the first two years of the veterans benefits legislation.
Soldier indicted for lying about involvement in insurrectionist groups
Authorities allege a Fort Liberty soldier lied when he said he didn't belong to a group dedicated to overthrowing the U.S. government.
Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year
An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.
NASCAR partners with Vet the Vote to recruit vets as election workers
NASCAR is joining other big brands, including the National Football League, Microsoft and Walmart, to help a campaign to enlist veterans as poll workers.
10 sailors injured in MH-60S Seahawk helicopter mishap
All 10 were released from the hospital after the mishap, which occurred Thursday on the training ranges at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada.
Sailors, Marine receive award for saving Marine’s life
The service members were credited with saving the life of another Marine at a live-fire range in July.
Trump belittles Medal of Honor award in campaign speech
“They’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets or they’re dead,” Trump said of Medal of Honor recipients.
All troops from Gaza pier mission expected to be home by October
U.S. forces are expected to deliver about 6 million more pounds of aid before all troops involved in the mission are sent home.
