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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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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

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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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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

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