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Political Battle in Albany Over Free College Education For Military Families

The chance for family members, of those who die in active duty, to go to college for free in New York State might not become a reality. A bill offering free tuition, room and board at SUNY and CUNY Schools was snuffed out in a state assembly committee. The assembly higher education committee voted to […]

Policy

Trump’s Controversial Transgender Military Policy Goes Into Effect

Three years after the Obama administration told transgender individuals they could serve openly and have access to gender-affirming medical and psychological care, the Trump administration has reversed course. The Pentagon on Friday began to implement a controversial new policy that critics say is essentially a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy for trans service members. “The […]

Academics

Chinook Helicopter Gives East Stroudsburg University ROTC Students Real-Life Experience

At more than 2 tons and a top speed of 200 miles per hour, a Chinook Helicopter knows how to make an entrance. For about four hours Thursday, the military machine, used for troop and cargo transport, made the rugby field at East Stroudsburg University its landing zone. Read More

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Heather Wilson Appointed President of University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas System on Tuesday formally appointed U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson as president of the University of Texas at El Paso despite opposition from some students and faculty. The former congresswoman has faced heavy criticism from UTEP students and local activists over her past voting record on LGBTQ rights, immigration, and federal Pell […]

Veterans

This Man May Have Gotten More Vets Into Ivy League Schools Than Anyone Else

Talk to anyone about Peter Awn and they’re guaranteed to mention two things. They’ll bring up what an impeccable dresser he was, particularly his collection of brightly colored socks. His wardrobe was “indicative of the curious personality that man embraced,” said Jared Lyon, president and CEO of Student Veterans of America. More importantly, Awn was […]

Veterans

Army Plans to Expand Program That Helps Soldiers Find Jobs After Service

A Fort Hood-based pilot program that pays for soldiers to get civilian licenses and professional credentials could expand beyond Texas by the end of September, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey said recently during congressional testimony. Speaking to a House Appropriations Committee subpanel, Dailey said the Credentialing Assistance Program, which is now only offered to […]

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Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy Encourages Youth to Seek Careers in Aviation

Aviators from all over the country traveled to sunny Long Beach, California, for the 30th annual Women in Aviation International Conference March 14 – 16. Ten of the female aviators attending were Air Force Junior ROTC cadets who recently earned their pilot wings. The cadets completed the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy program last summer, […]

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Ohio State Army ROTC Wins General Douglas MacArthur Award

“Buckeyes lead the way” is the motto of The Ohio State University Army ROTC program. That determination helped the unit win the General Douglas MacArthur Award for 2017-18. The MacArthur Award was instituted in 1989 to honor the top U.S. Army Senior ROTC battalion from each of the eight Cadet Command brigades. The awards, presented […]

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Is High School Too Soon for Military Recruitment?

Each year, high school students across the country see uniformed members of the armed forces within school walls offering information on how to join up. But a local organization asks the question whether these soldiers are overselling a dangerous career path to an audience whose brains are still developing. The Resistance Center for Peace and […]

Policy

Bill Plans Scholarship Money For Families of Those Killed, Injured in Military

Lawmakers gathered at the General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss the filing of a bill that would provide scholarship funds to families of military members who were killed or became disabled while serving. “The global war on terror has claimed thousands of lives, with many of those from military men and women stationed here in […]

Policy

Retired Air Force Brigadier General Will Run to be Next Mayor of Montgomery

A retired brigadier general and chief executive officer of a military-partnered company has joined the race to replace Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. Edward (Ed) Crowell pointed toward his extensive leadership roles, military service and community involvement at a news conference announcing his run Monday. In doing so, Crowell has added another name to a field […]

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Southern Utah Student Among Small Percentage of Females Accepted Into Prestigious Military Academy

The acceptance rate for the United State Military Academy at West Point was 10 percent in 2017, with 22 percent of that being female. A Southern Utah high school student is now among that acceptance rate. Hurricane High School senior and track team member Alexis Martin was first introduced to the prestigious school in New […]

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