Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday...A chimpanzee escaped from a zoo in Kharkiv on Monday. The primate was seen leisurely roaming around the city's...A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack Wednesday, leaving the...The U.S. Air Force completed its second Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, test launch of the year...…Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday...A chimpanzee escaped from a zoo in Kharkiv on Monday. The primate was seen leisurely roaming around the city's...A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack Wednesday, leaving the...The U.S. Air Force completed its second Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, test launch of the year...WW…

A task force charged with making recommendations to boost congressional security after a deadly Jan. 6 pro-Trump mob assault on Capitol Hill has proposed establishing a permanent military presence ready to go at a moment's notice in Washington, D.C.The security review, led by retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who ran military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, recommended establishing a permanent quick reaction force, or QRF, for all of D.C.A QRF is a standard military security element meant to provide swift reinforcements.Read Next:"This could be done by mobilizing military police...…A task force charged with making recommendations to boost congressional security after a deadly Jan. 6 pro-Trump mob assault on Capitol Hill has proposed establishing a permanent military presence ready to go at a moment's notice in Washington, D.C.The security review, led by retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who ran military relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, recommended establishing a permanent quick reaction force, or QRF, for all of D.C.A QRF is a standard military security element meant to provide swift reinforcements.Read Next:"This could be done by mobilizing military police...WW…

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday...A chimpanzee escaped from a zoo in Kharkiv on Monday. The primate was seen leisurely roaming around the city's...A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack Wednesday, leaving the...The U.S. Air Force completed its second Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, test launch of the year...…Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday...A chimpanzee escaped from a zoo in Kharkiv on Monday. The primate was seen leisurely roaming around the city's...A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack Wednesday, leaving the...The U.S. Air Force completed its second Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, test launch of the year...WW…

The Pentagon delayed recommendations for two female generals to take over top-tier commands last fall for fear the Trump administration would overturn the decision, Wednesday.Then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, advised against a recommendation to nominate Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, currently head of Air Mobility Command, to take over U.S. Transportation Command; and another for Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, of U.S. Army North, to lead U.S. Southern Command, for fear the Trump White House would replace them with other candidates, the Times...…The Pentagon delayed recommendations for two female generals to take over top-tier commands last fall for fear the Trump administration would overturn the decision, Wednesday.Then-Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, advised against a recommendation to nominate Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, currently head of Air Mobility Command, to take over U.S. Transportation Command; and another for Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, of U.S. Army North, to lead U.S. Southern Command, for fear the Trump White House would replace them with other candidates, the Times...WW…

Ruben Gallego is a veteran and a rising progressive representing a deep-blue district in the Phoenix area. And he is quickly becoming one of the most high-profile lawmakers who works on military and veterans issues on Capitol Hill.Part of what makes Gallego successful in the military policy arena is his unique background. He served as a grunt in the profane, coarse and often lewd culture of combat arms, which gives him street cred in D.C. military circles. He now serves in the clean-cut halls of Congress and leads a newly formed subpanel overseeing intel and ."I do have Marine Corps grunt...…Ruben Gallego is a veteran and a rising progressive representing a deep-blue district in the Phoenix area. And he is quickly becoming one of the most high-profile lawmakers who works on military and veterans issues on Capitol Hill.Part of what makes Gallego successful in the military policy arena is his unique background. He served as a grunt in the profane, coarse and often lewd culture of combat arms, which gives him street cred in D.C. military circles. He now serves in the clean-cut halls of Congress and leads a newly formed subpanel overseeing intel and ."I do have Marine Corps grunt...WW…

The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program in May designed to help veterans who are in financial dire straits to keep their homes.The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program, or VASP, will serve as a "last resort" option for former service members who have defaulted on their home loans and aren't eligible for other VA loan assistance programs.Under VASP, the VA will purchase delinquent loans from holders and become the primary loan servicer, providing borrowers a stable payment plan at a fixed rate of 2.5% for the remainder of their loan, according to VA Under...…The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch a new program in May designed to help veterans who are in financial dire straits to keep their homes.The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program, or VASP, will serve as a "last resort" option for former service members who have defaulted on their home loans and aren't eligible for other VA loan assistance programs.Under VASP, the VA will purchase delinquent loans from holders and become the primary loan servicer, providing borrowers a stable payment plan at a fixed rate of 2.5% for the remainder of their loan, according to VA Under...WW…

The retired soldier who was hailed as a hero after who opened fire at people stopped in their vehicles on a bridge in May was awarded for his actions this week.Retired Master Sgt. David Royer was awarded the Soldier's Medal on Thursday, nearly two months after he drove toward a gunman, ramming him with his truck as the man began firing on people at random.The medal, which is the 's highest award for non-combat heroism, was presented by Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville at a ceremony at , Kansas.Read next:"It's hard to say what inspires soldiers at the risk of their own lives to...…The retired soldier who was hailed as a hero after who opened fire at people stopped in their vehicles on a bridge in May was awarded for his actions this week.Retired Master Sgt. David Royer was awarded the Soldier's Medal on Thursday, nearly two months after he drove toward a gunman, ramming him with his truck as the man began firing on people at random.The medal, which is the 's highest award for non-combat heroism, was presented by Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville at a ceremony at , Kansas.Read next:"It's hard to say what inspires soldiers at the risk of their own lives to...WW…

A VA home loan (also known as a Department of Veterans Affairs home loan) is one of the most useful military benefits. If you qualify, you can buy or build a home, or refinance an existing home mortgage, with as little as $0 down, great rates and financing with no mandated cap. Another benefit over traditional mortgages is that there is no PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance, the monthly insurance fee charged to protect the bank until you reach at least 20% equity).For most service members and veterans who qualify, a VA loan is one of their most valuable benefits and a no-brainer over other,...…A VA home loan (also known as a Department of Veterans Affairs home loan) is one of the most useful military benefits. If you qualify, you can buy or build a home, or refinance an existing home mortgage, with as little as $0 down, great rates and financing with no mandated cap. Another benefit over traditional mortgages is that there is no PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance, the monthly insurance fee charged to protect the bank until you reach at least 20% equity).For most service members and veterans who qualify, a VA loan is one of their most valuable benefits and a no-brainer over other,...WW…

VA's eBenefits website is an online system that can give veterans and military members access to some of their VA and DoD records.  You can use the eBenefits website to apply for many VA benefits as well, however most functions of the eBenefits website are being moved to the VA's website at VA.GOV.You can do many thing in eBenefits depending on your status:If you are a veteran you can:eBenefits is located at www.ebenefits.va.gov. Before you can access and use eBenefits you must get a DS Logon or Common Access Card (CAC). A DS Logon is a secure identity (username and...…VA's eBenefits website is an online system that can give veterans and military members access to some of their VA and DoD records.  You can use the eBenefits website to apply for many VA benefits as well, however most functions of the eBenefits website are being moved to the VA's website at VA.GOV.You can do many thing in eBenefits depending on your status:If you are a veteran you can:eBenefits is located at www.ebenefits.va.gov. Before you can access and use eBenefits you must get a DS Logon or Common Access Card (CAC). A DS Logon is a secure identity (username and...WW…

Whether transitioning to the civilian workplace or simply want to know what interview questions to prepare for, there are career advice articles and tips for everyone.View moreIn Partnership with Monster and Randstad.Check Out Our Free Employment Master Class Series.There are several paths to success if you're getting out or thinking about getting out of the military after just one tour.Every service member leaves the military eventually. But if you've been in for more than one tour, your life is about to change substantially.Having a successful career in the military is a major...…Whether transitioning to the civilian workplace or simply want to know what interview questions to prepare for, there are career advice articles and tips for everyone.View moreIn Partnership with Monster and Randstad.Check Out Our Free Employment Master Class Series.There are several paths to success if you're getting out or thinking about getting out of the military after just one tour.Every service member leaves the military eventually. But if you've been in for more than one tour, your life is about to change substantially.Having a successful career in the military is a major...WW…