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Section: Other News
Academics
Naval Academy Sexual Harassment is Up, But Mids Almost Never Report it
It was more than three years ago former Vice President Joe Biden stopped at the Naval Academy and urged midshipmen to combat sexual violence in their ranks. “Sexual violence is the only equal opportunity employer,” Biden said. “It occurs in the wealthiest communities and the poorest communities. It occurs on campuses with the highest SAT […]
February 8, 2019
Other News
Graduate School Selects First Permanent Senior Military Faculty Member
Lt. Col. James Rutledge, Ph.D., P.E. is AFIT’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management’s first permanent senior military faculty member. In this role, he can remain in the position as an active duty lieutenant colonel until he separates, retires, or makes full colonel. “This is the best job in the Air Force. I love what I […]
February 8, 2019
Academics
Three From Fayetteville Headed For Military Colleges
Three Fayetteville football players in the class of 2019 are bound for military colleges and service academies. When Seventy-First’s Camari Williams received an offer from the U.S. Naval Academy, he knew it was an opportunity that could pay dividends for the rest of his life. Read More
February 8, 2019
Other News
Signing Day a Family Affair For Meredith Siblings, Who Are South Carolina And Citadel Bound
Huw and Sami Meredith didn’t exactly have a sibling rivalry growing up – it was more of a friendly competition. “We competed at everything, but it was always fun. We didn’t take it too seriously,” said Sami, who is 11 months younger than her big brother. Read More
February 8, 2019
Funding
Applications Open for 2019 Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship
The Pat Tillman Foundation is accepting applications for the 2019 Tillman Military Scholarship program. The application cycle opened Feb. 1 and will close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Feb. 28. The scholarship will pay for both academic expenses such as tuition and fees, as well as those pesky add-on costs like living expenses and books. […]
February 7, 2019
Academics
Cadet Awarded Meritorious Achievement Ribbon After Saving Father from Drowning
On Oct. 5 of 2018, something unthinkable happened to the Seladones family of Lillian. While on a family rafting trip, David Seladones was swept downstream where his raft slammed into a tree near the bank, resulting in temporary loss of breath. While fighting to regain his breath, he lost control of the raft and in […]
February 7, 2019
Academics
Commentary: The Next Generation of Military Service
I recently spoke on the Senate floor regarding the state of our military readiness. We live in an uncertain world, perhaps more unpredictable than at any time since the Cold War era. Our nation will not stand idly by as totalitarian regimes threaten our freedom around the world. It is up to Americans to address […]
February 7, 2019
Other News
Survey: ‘Time Away’ Remains Top Troop, Military Family Worry
Absence from home remains the top concern among active-duty troops and their families for the second year running, according to the results of an annual military family survey scheduled for release Wednesday. The survey, fielded by Blue Star Families and Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), queried more than 10,000 people between […]
February 6, 2019
Veterans
Military veteran serving as single dad surprised with car
A military veteran who is now serving as a single dad was surprised with a car on Monday. “I was deployed to Kuwait for nine months while stationed at Fort Riley under the 128 Infantry and then 2-70th Armor,” said William McCormick. “Was a team leader, Unit Armor, and then spent another six months out […]
February 5, 2019
Policy
Military tax tips: New tax law is (mostly) good news
If it’s February, it must be time to think about ….. taxes. The deadline for filing federal income tax returns is April 15. If you live in Maine or Massachusetts, you have until April 17 to file. Read More
February 5, 2019
Academics
Justin woman awarded scholarship for military spouses
Marking its 100th awarded scholarship, Hope For The Warriors recently handed out four Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships for higher education totaling $8,000. This class of winners includes Justin resident and University of North Texas student Jennifer Washam, who received the Restoring Self Scholarship of $2,000, awarded to those seeking any undergraduate degree, according to a […]
February 5, 2019
Academics
Military aims to help Alabama ease its teacher shortage
The military is aiming to ease Alabama’s shortage of teachers. Military officials are leading two efforts designed to increase the number of teachers in the state’s public schools, The Montgomery Advertiser reported. Read More
February 5, 2019
Veterans
VA provides food box program for 100 veterans with diabetes
Veterans with diabetes are getting some much-needed help from the VA in Temple. The Temple VA partnered with the Central Texas Food Bank to provide food boxes and dietary education for veterans with diabetes on Wednesday. Read More
February 1, 2019
Veterans
Clearinghouse evaluates veterans’ use of transition programs
There are more than 20 million military veterans in the United States, and that number is projected to grow rapidly over the next several years. Some veterans take advantage of the many public and private programs and services created to help them reintegrate into civilian life. Yet, little is known about which programs and services […]
February 1, 2019
Veterans
The Navy’s first all-female flyover will honor a woman who helped make it possible
The first woman to fly a tactical fighter jet in the US Navy opened the door for more than just women in combat. She also helped them with the transition to civilian life. Now, at her funeral, retired Navy Captain Rosemary Mariner will receive the first-ever all-female flyover. Read More
February 1, 2019
Veterans
UA, AARP partner to study needs of Alabama’s older military vets
The University of Alabama Office for Military Families and Veterans and AARP Alabama are partnering to conduct a survey to assess the needs of older veterans in the state. The study aims to pinpoint the needs of the vets in order to connect them to resources and services. According to David L. Albright, the Hill […]
February 1, 2019
Academics
How the military is hoping to help Alabama’s teacher shortage
Superintendent James Carter is near his wits’ end trying to find qualified teachers to educate his schools in Alabama’s rural Greene County. So much so that he is planning to ask for the school board’s support in providing new teachers with $2,000 sign-on bonuses. In a district funded locally by just over the state minimum, at […]
January 31, 2019
Veterans
Savage named veterans service commissioner
The Fayette County Veterans Service Commission recently swore in a new commissioner to serve the community’s military men and women. Jerry Savage was sworn in by Fayette County Court of Common Pleas Judge Steven Beathard to serve as the Fayette County Veterans Service Commissioner. Read More
January 31, 2019
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