Jim Absher
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Navy Offers Scholarships for Alaska Residents
Up to four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to dependents of Navy, Marine and Coast Guard members.
Thrift Savings Plan Has New Withdrawal Rules
The rules for withdrawing funds while in-service, as well as after leaving, are becoming less restrictive.
Montgomery and Dependent GI Bill Payments Are About to Increase
Here's how much GI Bill rates are going up.
Free Flu Shots for Veterans and Military Families
Did you know veterans, military members and their families can get free flu shots? Here's how.
FEDVIP Open Enrollment for Dental and Vision Insurance Starts Soon
If you want to begin or change your vision or retiree dental insurance, open enrollment is the time to do it.
Former WWII POW Gives Free Toolboxes to Veterans
Each toolbox is filled with up to $500 worth of quality hand tools.
Paying Tricare Young Adult Premiums Just Got Easier & More Transparent
The program is trying to take the hassle out of premium payments.
What You Need to Know If You're in the Path of Hurricane Dorian
Make sure all your benefits keep going like they are supposed to.
Deployment Really Can Give You a Pain in the Gut. The VA Is Researching It
That pain is real, and it can cause other serious issues.
Military Per Diem Rates Are About to Go Up
The maximum travel reimbursement is set to increase for 2020.
Free Online Tutoring for Veterans
A company called Study Edge is offering veterans one semester of free tutoring.
AAFES Warns of New Scam Involving Vehicle Sales
Bad actors are using the exchange's name and logo to scam car buyers.
VA Seeking Input on FSGLI Coverage for Stillborn Children
The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing easier-to-understand regulations for stillborn coverage.
VA Is Changing GI Bill Payment Amounts for Some Online Classes
The change will mean more money for most people.
VA Continues to Update Disability Rating Schedule
The 70-year-old regulations are halfway through a major rewrite.
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With B-1 Aging and B-21 Still Years Out, Air Force May Soon Have No Go-To Bomber
The U.S. is the only allied country that still flies bombers.
Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress
Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.
DoD to Military Members, Dependents: Steer Clear of Vaping
E-cigarettes have been linked to nearly 400 cases of a mysterious lung disease.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
List of Bases Contaminated with PFAS Chemicals Expected to Grow, Pentagon Says
The chairman of a task force on chemical contamination says the DoD plans to address issues at more than 400 bases.
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Army News
Army Surpasses Recruiting Goal, Attracts More Women to Sign Up
U.S. Army leaders declared victory Tuesday over the service's recruiting crisis.
Army Activates New Units in Europe to Support Poland
The Army Reserve activated seven new units, including a regional support group capable of supporting thousands of soldiers.
Special Forces Soldier Identified as Latest Combat Death in Afghanistan
The soldier killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Griffin.
Navy News
The Navy Is Creating a New Senior Leader Position to Attack Maintenance Backlog
The service is creating a new deputy assistant Navy secretary for sustainment position on Oct. 1.
Pentagon Steps Up Efforts to Counter China's Rising Power
On Friday an American warship approached the Paracel Islands, an island chain claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea.
Navy 3-Star Says Rust on Ships Is Not Driving Up Maintenance Costs
Retired officers and experts have been sounding off on the state of the Navy's fleet after photos have shown rust buildup.
Air Force News
Air Force Sending Reinforcements to Area 51 Despite Raid's Cancellation
The U.S. Air Force is still sending reinforcements just in case things get out of hand, top officials said Tuesday.
Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
Air Force Weighing Medal of Honor Nominations for More Airmen
The Air Force is reviewing a number of airmen who could be considered for the Medal of Honor, the service's top general said.
Marine Corps News
Textron Shows Off Mine-Hunting Drone Boat Armed with Hellfire Missiles
Textron Systems is working with the Navy to turn a mine-sweeping unmanned surface vessel into a mine-hunting craft.
Here's What the Marines Want in the Navy's Fleet of Unmanned Drone Ships
Marine Corps leaders are looking to self-driving ships that will keep the enemy guessing.
The Navy Is Creating a New Senior Leader Position to Attack Maintenance Backlog
The service is creating a new deputy assistant Navy secretary for sustainment position on Oct. 1.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Discovers Abandoned Panga Boat with 41 Bales of Marijuana
A helicopter crew was dispatched to conduct a search for possible people in distress.
Wreckage from Fatal Boat Fire Taken to Naval Base Ventura County
A ship-tracking website shows the barge that transported the Conception in Port Hueneme.
Cruise Ship Carrying Sightseers Collides with World War II Destroyer Floating Museum
Guests on a sightseeing tour got to see what happens when a cruise ship collides with another boat, the USS Slater.