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Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees
CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB terminated that mandate this month.
Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.
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Pope Leo XIV is the son of a D-Day veteran
The first American to ever be elected pope is the son of D-Day veteran.
Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores
Lawmakers are hoping to put the brakes on DOD plans to privatize retail programs.
Coast Guard aircrew awarded medals for Texas flood rescues
A Coast Guard rescue crew received distinguished awards for helping save the lives of those trapped in Kerrville, Texas, after historic flooding on July 4.
Final Independence-class combat ship delivered to Navy
As a littoral combat ship, the future USS Pierre could inherit a legacy of problems.
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How WWII brought about the normalization of tattoos
Finding an ink-free service member is infinitely more rare than the alternative, but that is a relatively new phenomenon.
Navy pledges almost $300 million for new housing on Guam
In May, an independent government watchdog released a report on subpar barracks conditions on Andersen Air Force Base.
Navy responds to congressional inquiry into sailor’s death
Lawmakers sent a letter to the Navy voicing concerns about the service's handling of an investigation into the disappearance of sailor Angelina Resendiz.
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next year
The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time.
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VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department
Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.
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What combat units and Little League teams have in common
Peel back the layers, and you’ll find more in common than you think — especially when it comes to the parents.
‘A new challenge’: Air Force vet becomes two-time living organ donor
Air Force veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is a two-time living organ donor after giving a kidney to a fellow veteran and part of her liver to another recipient.
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An ode to Dwight Schrute, The Office’s best squad leader
He'd rub people the wrong way in a real squad. But he'd also make sure you had water, ammo and a working red lens flashlight on the night of land nav.
Why Despicable Me’s Gru is just a warrant officer with better branding
If Gru wore a uniform, it wouldn’t have stars or stripes. It would have a coffee stain and rank that no one really understands.
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Leah Kilpatrick: Mindset shift can be hardest part of transition
Veterans who are moving to the civilian world need to understand the significance of the mindset shift it takes.
By Leah Kilpatrick
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
The president has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Troops can take three weeks off to travel for abortions, IVF treatment
The services have 30 days to enact a trio of new policies that aim to guarantee service members’ ability to access reproductive health care.
Bill would launch clinical trials on cannabis use for vets pain, PTSD
The measure advanced out of a key Senate committee for the first time.
Verdict, not guilty: An inside look at the homicide trial of 2 Marines
The incident began on New Year’s 2019.
VA awards $20 million in prizes for vet suicide prevention projects
Top prize winners included an effort to improve internet access in rural areas and expand suicide prevention data research.
Navy intel admiral says China balloon was wake-up call to Americans
The Office of Naval Intelligence head also called for the intel community to release more information to back up claims of Beijing's bad intentions.
Fentanyl deaths among troops more than doubled from 2017 to 2021
Overall overdose deaths also doubled in the Navy and Marine Corps.
A new Navy ‘cyber’ rating is in the works
The new rating will replace cryptologic technician networks and it's name will include "cyber." Expect more details later this year.
The best and worst ways to save for retirement as a military spouse
A financial expert discusses what a new law to help military spouses save for retirement means for families on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
By Military Times staff