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Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment
Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.
Lease exemption for credit unions on base is well earned
Banks have decided that if they cannot get a lease exemption on military bases, then no one should get it, says the author of this commentary.
By Anthony Hernandez
On-base favoritism of credit unions harms service members
Congress should pass legislation to treat banks and credit unions the same on military bases, says the author of this commentary.
By James Smith
Securing benefits and protecting veterans during COVID-19
The Veterans Benefits Administration is working to continue service for veterans as safely as possible, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Paul Lawrence
Many low-income military families need SNAP, but can’t overcome an eligibility hurdle
Congress should revisit SNAP eligibility for military families in the next coronavirus relief bill by excluding BAH from gross income, say the authors of this commentary.
By Frances Tilney Burke and Angela Rachidi
USAA will stop seizing troops’ coronavirus stimulus checks after public outcry
The financial services firm had taken some payouts to cover existing debts, but promised on Thursday to stop that practice.
How the Navy got Lincoln to dance a jig in his nightshirt
The brilliant Union firsts during the battle for North Carolina's coast.
By Ron Soodalter, America's Civil War
Veterans get more banking options, under new VA partnership
New partnership will be easier for some veterans to get their VA benefits through a bank account.
By Karen Jowers
Key Republicans seek ban on intel sharing with countries that use Huawei
The legislation could potentially downgrade America’s “special relationship” with the U.K., which is reportedly expected to grant Chinese telecom giant Huawei some access to its nascent 5G network.
By Joe Gould
Before he crashed through Fort Story gate, a life in turmoil
Nathaniel Lee Campbell had a history of violence against his family.
Weird stuff washes up on North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Recent flotsam and jetsam: a bagged body, UXO, rocket parts, rotting whale carcasses, Navy trash tossed overboard.
By Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot