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Fort Cavazos Soldier Accused of Breaking into Barracks Rooms to Bind, Rape and Rob Other Troops
An Army sergeant at Fort Cavazos in Texas is facing a staggering 27 criminal charges, including attempted murder and rape, after a string of violent attacks targeting fellow soldiers in their barracks.Sgt. Greville Clarke, 31, was arraigned Monday, accused of breaking into the rooms of five women, robbing them, holding two at gunpoint and, in one case, strangling a soldier with a lamp cord until he believed she was dead.The charges, including attempted premeditated murder, rape, intent to rape, kidnapping and burglary, stem from a series of alleged incidents at the Texas base in 2022 targeting five alleged victims.Read Next:...
After Last Bungled Tricare Contract Change, Officials Say Safeguards in Place to Avoid Problems
Access to Tricare enrollment and online beneficiary changes will be frozen for days over the coming week as the system transitions to a new contractor -- potentially causing disruptions for those trying to make changes to their health care plans and personal information.A three-day enrollment freeze starting Friday will allow the Defense Health Agency and contractors to conduct software upgrades, perform maintenance and begin the transfer of beneficiary enrollment information. DHA spokeswoman Brenda Campbell said enrollment freezes are common -- and required -- in contract transitions, allowing for the capture of all DEERS records data to establish a baseline for...
2 US Troops Injured in Iraq Raid that Killed ISIS Leader and Other Senior Members, Pentagon Says
Two U.S. troops were injured in a joint raid with Iraqi security forces that Baghdad said killed the Islamic State terrorist group's leader and eight other senior leaders, according to the Pentagon."We do have reports of two U.S. service members that were injured," Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters Tuesday, adding that "my understanding is that both of them are in stable condition, being treated for their injuries."However, Ryder said that he was not able to offer any more information on the two service members, including where they were being treated.Read Next: Navy Submarine Honored with Top Unit...
New Air Force Findings Show Risky Chemicals at Nuclear Missile Bases, Though at Levels Deemed Safe
The Air Force said Tuesday it has detected trace amounts of organic gaseous chemicals known to cause health problems at all three of America's intercontinental nuclear missile bases, as cancer fears among current and former airmen who worked at those installations grow.Air Force Global Strike Command released an environmental survey that found "a small number of samples detected volatile organic compounds" at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, and Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota.Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, can have short- and long-term health effects, according to the Environmental Protection Agency....
Sic 'Em! Will the WOLF-X Be the Army's Next Attack Dog?
Why should the air-side service members have all the fun? For decades, they’ve taken to the skies with remotely operated aircraft that can spot the enemy through pitch darkness from thousands of feet above and deliver pinpoint strikes without breaking a sweat.Finally, the Army is looking for a Robotic Combat Vehicle that can take the fight to the enemy on the ground. It’s an ambitious but worthwhile project. When it’s done, soldiers will have access to unmanned armored vehicles that can drive silently alongside them, scout for danger ahead and unleash a world of hurt on the enemy.One of the...
Harris Endorses Proposal to Expedite Veterans Benefits for PFAS-Related Illnesses
Veterans with health issues related to exposure to so-called "forever chemicals" would have an easier time getting Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits under a plan backed by Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.As part of an economic agenda aimed at Latino men, Harris endorsed a bill introduced last year by congressional Democrats that would designate several health conditions as presumed to be linked to military service if the veteran was exposed to a class of chemicals collectively known as PFAS."As president, she will work with Congress to pass the Veterans Exposed to Toxic (VET)...
Navy Submarine Honored with Top Unit Award for 3 Secret Intelligence Missions
The USS Washington, a Navy fast-attack submarine, has been awarded a prestigious unit award for its work in securing key intelligence while deployed to the European theater, the service revealed in a statement.The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, also known as the "Blackfish," was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for "outstanding performance in action while conducting operations within U.S. Sixth Fleet" during a recent six-month deployment, a Navy statement announced Friday.The citation can be awarded to any U.S. military unit that has distinguished itself through outstanding performance and heroism in action against enemy forces. The Navy's submarine service has a long history...
Marines and Sailors on West Coast Take to Cleaning, Fixing Own Barracks as Money Flows into Housing
Marines and sailors aboard Camp Pendleton, California, will spend two weeks patching drywall, replacing faulty door locks, scrubbing showers and fixing other barracks-related issues as base leadership pours millions of dollars into troop housing at the West Coast installation.On Wednesday, troops began a two-week, base-wide initiative named "Operation Clean Sweep" to zap nagging barracks issues that have pervaded decades-old military housing in recent years, a measure meant to fix relatively quick projects while units flow cash into big-ticket items such as air conditioning and maintenance backlogs.As the Marine Corps looks to improve barracks conditions force-wide -- an effort that top...
'Office Joe' Is a New Veteran Comedy from the Team that Brought You 'Range 15'
Listen, I know. You may not have liked "Range 15." You aren't alone, either; many people -- veterans included -- were disappointed, too. Its average viewer reviews reflect that disappointment, but just remember the excitement around it: It was the first veteran-made independent film, one of the largest crowdfunded movies in Indiegogo's history and immediately shot to the top of Amazon's and Apple's digital downloads.It’s also important to remember that "Range 15" never tried to hide what it was, an over-the-top vetbro action comedy (just watch the trailer) with the kind of humor we’d come to expect from its creators...
Never Mind, the Army Is Not Replacing Its Physical Training Uniform, Top Enlisted Leader Says
The Army will not be transitioning to new physical training uniforms, despite an announcement last week by the service's top enlisted leader about new uniforms on the horizon.Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer criticized the current PT uniform during the Association of the United States Army conference in Washington, D.C., saying it fell short of the service's needs, as he pitched new training gear. But on Monday, a week later, Weimer walked that announcement back."The current PTs, they're not going anywhere," Weimer told reporters. "We're looking at options. We don't want everybody showing up to a company formation and...
Navy Commander, Executive Officer of Japan-Based Ship Repair Facility Relieved
The Navy has relieved both the commanding officer and his deputy, the executive officer, from their posts leading the U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center in Yokosuka, Japan, a statement announced over the weekend.Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela and Cmdr. Art Palalay were relieved of their duties as commanding officer and executive officer, respectively, on Sunday "due to a loss of confidence in their ability to command."According to its website, the command, which has locations in Yokosuka and Sasebo, Japan, as well as Singapore, is responsible for "keeping the 7th Fleet operationally ready."Read Next: Navy Aviators Killed in...
5 Reasons Why Service Members Need Physical Training for Job Performance Beyond Fitness Tests
Preparing for a military career involves much more than just passing a physical fitness test. While this initial physical assessment is a crucial entry-point event, it hardly scratches the surface of what is necessary for success as an active-duty member of the U.S. military, or even the reserves. To truly prepare for the physical requirements of the job, recruits must adopt a thorough view of fitness training that extends beyond mere calisthenics and cardio assessments, such as many initial fitness tests.In the past 10-15 years, the military has recognized this limitation and pivoted toward a more functional fitness approach that...
Navy Aviators Killed in Growler Crash near Mount Rainier Were Decorated Combat Veterans
The Navy on Monday identified the two aviators who died when their EA-18G Growler jet crashed into the Washington state wilderness last week.Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay "Miley" Evans, a naval flight officer, and Lt. Serena "Dug" Wileman, a naval aviator, both 31 years old and from California, died on Oct. 15 when their aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier, setting off a days-long, search-and-rescue mission.The service described the two women as "trailblazing" aviators in a press release on Monday, and the cause of the deadly crash remained under investigation. They were decorated combat veterans who distinguished themselves during their squadron's recent deployment...
Judge Orders VA to Start Building Hundreds of Units for Homeless Vets at Los Angeles Medical Center
A federal judge in California has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to get moving on a grand plan to build housing on the spacious grounds of the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center to end the blight of veteran homelessness in the city.In toughly worded rulings in September and October, federal district Judge David O. Carter made clear that his main purpose in ordering how the VA's property should be used was to provide shelter for the nearly 3,000 veterans in the area estimated to be homeless by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority."We are the homeless veterans capital...
Why You Still Need a Checking Account in 2024
Most of us remember our parents -- or grandparents -- writing a check to pay for the groceries or mailing checks when they paid their monthly bills. Yet few of us have used physical checks regularly in the last 20 years. Part of that may be because we move frequently, and ordering new checks with our most recent move is tedious.Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen mobile banking flourish, giving us the option of depositing our birthday checks (from our grandparents) on our smartphones. We can also transfer money quickly between accounts at our bank and see our balance...
After Long Search, Navy Declares 2 Aviators Dead in Washington State Growler Crash
Two Navy aviators who were flying an EA-18G Growler jet in Washington state when it crashed Tuesday were declared dead on Sunday, the service said in a statement.The announcement came after days of searching and efforts to reach the wreckage in a remote mountainous area west of Yakima. The Navy said the names of the two aviators will not be released until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified, and that the cause of the crash is under investigation."It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of two beloved Zappers," Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, the commander of Electronic...
How Are Foreign-Born Military Spouses Doing?
Jennifer Barnhill is a columnist for Military.com writing about military families.Being a military spouse is challenging, and for foreign-born spouses, there are even more stressors to keeping a family running -- applying for work permits, passing citizenship tests, cannonballing into new American and military cultures, to name a few.But it's really hard to know how foreign-born spouses are doing, because we don't often ask them.We don't even really know how many foreign-born spouses there are. While the Defense Department collects data to understand the race of military spouses, it does not ask them about their nationality or citizenship. In the...
Fraud, Debt, Car Prices and More: Here Are 2024's Scary Statistics
October is the time of year that sends me searching the internet for facts, figures and fodder for an article examining trends in personal finance. Since it's the Halloween season, there will be some tricks, some treats and some frightening figures to raise your blood pressure. As always, I hope to both spook you into some positive money moves and tip my cap to your good work.Here we go.$10 BillionMy daughter's text message last week -- "This isn't real is it?" regarding an email purporting to be from the Social Security Administration -- sent me looking for this statistic. According...
5 Reasons for Service Members to Avoid Borrowing from Their Thrift Savings Plan Accounts
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a valuable retirement savings tool for military members, offering tax-advantaged growth and low-cost investment options. When money gets tight, the option to borrow from TSP accounts can sometimes be tempting. While taking a loan from a TSP account may be a simple solution, it is important to understand the long-term reasons a service member may want to avoid doing so, for example:1. Missed Opportunity for GrowthThe most significant reason to avoid taking a loan from a TSP account is the missed opportunity for growth. Funds withdrawn from a retirement account are no longer invested,...
5 Common but Important Questions for Anyone Who Wants to Be an Executive Coach
Leadership coach, performance coach, life coach, career coach, success coach, transition coach ... call it what you want, the list goes on. Today, it seems there are as many different types of coaches as there are individuals in the workplace.As an executive coach for more than 16 years, I'm often sought out by veterans and military spouses interested in the same career path. When we have tremendous life experience, high value skills and expertise, and a service-oriented approach, coaching can be a great fit.But where do you start in exploring the coaching path? Here are some of the common questions...
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