A former soldier was sentenced Friday to 44 years in prison for his role in luring an Army veteran into an ambush with one other former soldier, then helping conceal his killing. David DeGroat, 22, was sentenced in New Mexico’s 8th Judicial District Court on Friday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and five other counts in the July 2025 killing of Matthew McLaughlin, 25, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican. All three men had previously served together. The victim had moved across the country to live with the two men later charged in his death. His sentence, which…
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A plane that crashed at a remote military site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, was making its second runway approach in heavy fog when it lost contact, authorities said Friday. The Cessna’s two pilots could not see the gravel airstrip and were flying solely by instruments when the plane crashed about midday Thursday, Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief, told a virtual news conference. Regulations required that they abort their first landing attempt because of the lack of visibility, he said, and the plane crashed on its second…
The gun control lobby and their media allies have tried painting Second Amendment advocate and congressional candidate Brandon Herrera as a Nazi, a woman-hating misogynist, and a carpet bagger. None of those attacks have really landed, with a new poll released a few days ago showing Herrera with a six-point lead over his Democrat opponent in TX-23. Now the San Antonio News Express is attempting to create another controversy where none exists: accusing him of inflating his net worth. Herrera said last month he was going to refile his financial disclosure statement because it did not…
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The Transportation Safety Authority was created in the aftermath of 9/11. Its mission was to stop terrorists from taking dangerous weapons, which now includes box cutters, onto planes. Honestly, it’s an important mission, but TSA isn’t very good at its job. The stories of issues are legion, and when you look at who TSA recruits, it’s no wonder. And really, the big problem is that there’s no exercise of common sense. I’ve seen some of the things TSA confiscates from people looking to board flights, and they’re not always actual weapons. Much of the time,…
If you’ve ever applied for a credit card or loan while serving, you’ve probably benefited from the Military Lending Act (MLA). This federal law protects active duty service members, certain Guard and Reserve members, and their families from predatory lending practices, most notably by capping interest rates on certain types of consumer credit. The Military Lending Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) are not the same law. They protect different things at different times. The MLA covers new loans and credit cards you take out while you’re serving. The SCRA covers debts and financial obligations you already had…
Iran’s president says the world has accepted that it’s won the war with the United States, while France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran nearly six months ago. Meanwhile remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria appear to contradict official U.S. position over the Golan Heights. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage can be found here. Iran’s President…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom. This has a lot of people very upset. The British can get over it, though, because we don’t want them, either. Still, the reason they left the UK is interesting, as is the fact that they’re moving back. After all, the concern was about security. Members of the royal family might not have a lot of power in the United Kingdom these days, but they’re important symbols of the country. Hurting one of them is a surefire way to make a point. Security…
“Safe record-keeping, more healthcare organization and multi-state coordination is on the way from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with its new Federal Electronic Health Record system for veterans. The system is first rolling out in the state of Indiana, and soon nationwide, to give veterans an easier time accessing the healthcare they need. The system goes online at three Indiana VA hospitals starting Aug. 22, including at Roudebush in Indianapolis, and at VA centers in Fort Wayne and Marion, Ind. Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. Paul Lawrence visited the Roudebush VA Medical Center on Thursday in Indianapolis, Ind.,…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down by the end of the year, and possibly sooner, due to months of purported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the discussions, reported Friday that Driscoll’s departure has been under consideration for some time. Military.com could not independently verify the report. Driscoll’s exit would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed civilian leader at a time when the service is stretched by ongoing operations overseas. One sign of a planned departure has already surfaced. Driscoll and his family moved out of…
Dozens of people recently came together for the ultimate cause: raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide veterans with an honor flight to Washington, D.C. Missions of Honor, an Appleton, Wisc, based organization that celebrates the service and sacrifice of veterans from every generation, hosted its annual “Pulling for Honor” event on Aug. 15. Described by organizers as “a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support an incredible cause,” the event raised $125,000—which is more than enough money to cover an entire Old Glory Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to honor veterans’ service…
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