Because we were situated higher in the west Texas hill country, we were spared the worst of what Hurricane Harvey wrought in cities from Rockport to Beaumont and beyond. Yet, …
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The President recently signed into law the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, boosting aid by $3 billion over the next 10 years and extending assistance to …
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FeaturedNational Security
Too Little Too Late: Security Warnings Ignored in Wake of Barcelona Terror Attack
Details have emerged since the August 17 jihadist attack in Barcelona that conclude the attack could have been preventable, were it not for a sequence of security warnings and “red …
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FeaturedMilitary and Police
Veterans Legacy Program – Connecting with History, Honoring Sacrifice, and Remembering Those Who Served
The Veterans Legacy Program shares the stories of U.S. veterans enshrined in our national cemeteries. Through educational outreach programs and development of digital resources, the program enhances memorialization and increases …
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The female Veteran population accounts for 10 percent of US Veterans, and that number is expected to grow to 15 percent by 2030. This Veteran population — which is younger …
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FeaturedMilitary and Police
National Native American Veterans Memorial – Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans
A new memorial will soon honor the heroism of Native American veterans. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) has been charged by Congress with establishing a National …
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The Military Spouse Fellowship Program for 2017 just awarded fellowships to 50 military spouses seeking to earn their AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) designation to provide military service members and their …
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FeaturedMilitary and Police
Afghan Translator Reunites with US Soldiers – Others Remain in Harm’s Way
An Afghan interpreter who worked alongside US troops for 13 years and participated in more than 500 combat missions has arrived in America with his family after a five-year struggle …
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The Army is committed to ensuring lifelong success for our soldiers and their families by connecting them with opportunities for career skills and employment, post military service. During my tenure …
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President Trump’s visit to Poland and his speech, which was delivered in front of the monument to the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against Nazi occupation, has already been compared by Poland’s …