In this episode of Reacts or Back, I break down the newly released video footage of an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting that … Watch full video on YouTube
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The Army has several education support programs that can help you go to college. Learn more. Like the other military branches, the Army offers its members opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as voluntary education or “vol ed.” The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) offers many education programs for lifelong learning. ACES offers the following programs to help soldiers reach their education goals: Army Tuition Assistance If you are on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve, you may be eligible to receive up to 100% of your college tuition. Learn more about the…
One of your biggest relocation challenges is managing the cost of your move. Remember, it’s your responsibility to get the full value from your entitlements. The first step in this process is to learn the basics about the core relocation reimbursement programs. Then make a pre-move visit to the relocation manager in your family center for help estimating what each program will provide you. Dislocation Allowance (DLA) What is it? DLA is intended to help with miscellaneous moving costs. In general, it is paid once per PCS move. You can find the current DLA rates here. Available: CONUS and OCONUS…
The Army’s TA benefit pays up to 100% of educational expenses for college courses. The Army’s Tuition Assistance program (TA) provides financial assistance for taking college courses while on active duty. Army Tuition Assistance Eligibility TA requests must be submitted and approved before the start date of the class, without exception. Reimbursement will be required from the service member if a successful course completion is not obtained. Officers who use TA incur an Active Duty Service Obligation of two years, and Reserve Component officers incur a Reserve Duty Service Obligation of four years. These are calculated from the date of…
Gun control advocates often claim that the firearm industry enjoys a level of protection that no other industry has. That’s not entirely true, but the exceptions are few. What they fail to understand, though, isn’t that the gun lobby was simply so powerful that it forced lawmakers to extend that protection to them. Instead, it was a reaction to anti-gun groups suing stores and manufacturers over the actions of third parties. Someone shot up a neighborhood with a gun, and they wanted to sue the people who made the gun. So, the Protection of Lawful…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco’s announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico’s government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to increase deportations. The request, which carries no legal weight, will be submitted to state prosecutors’ offices and the U.S. Department of Justice, asking them to consider criminal charges against those responsible for the deaths. It will be accompanied…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. Massive explosions are being reported all over Iran as the U.S. conducts airstrikes in Iranian territory for a second night in a row. This isn’t exactly a surprise because just hours ago President Trump declared that the ceasefire is “over” and he openly warned that “we’re going to hit them hard again tonight”. Of course, the Iranians have absolutely no intention of backing down. They are reportedly preparing a very large response, and they are considering moves that would definitely take this conflict to the next level.…
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A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt a requirement that journalists be accompanied by an official escort, another legal setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict media access at the Pentagon. It was not immediately clear whether the order applied only to reporters from The New York Times, which filed the lawsuit, or to the entire press corps. U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said that policy violated the First Amendment. He issued a preliminary ruling Tuesday barring the requirement while the Times continues its protracted legal battle against the department’s restrictions. While…
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When the FourLeaf Air Show moves to July 4 weekend for America’s 250th birthday, some of the oldest aircraft in the sky will carry more than engine noise over Jones Beach. The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, N.Y., is preparing to fly a formation of World War II-era warbirds during the 2026 FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach in Nassau County, adding a living-history element to a weekend already tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial. The show, scheduled for July 5 and 6, will be headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and will include other military and international performers, according…
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Jergen “CoachCam” Campbell was tired of seeing friends he served with die by suicide. So, he decided to do something about it. Make people laugh. More importantly, open, honest, raw, emotional and thoughtful dialogue around the mental health issues some veterans face. Campbell, a Marine Corps veteran who served for 23 years, calls it “heart work,” building connection, belonging and resilience through storytelling, conversation, writing, comedy and artistic expression. In Jergen’s podcast “Real Resilience Talk,” the veteran turned stand-up comedian talks to veterans, current service members, first responders, artists, fellow comedians, authors, mental health advocates and everyday people about resilience,…
