K-9 veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan reunited with handler after 3 years apart
K-9 veteran “Frenky” is a 10-year-old German shepherd trained in explosive detection and bite work, and after three years away he was reunited with the handler by the American Humane Society (AHS). The integrated program for the AHS Military Dog (MWD) united Frenkey with his handler, Army Staff Sergeant. Christine Vanderzanden of San Antonio. They […]
Phoenix Mercury sign veteran guard in full-circle moment
Alexis Prince was drafted by Phoenix Mercury in the third round of 2017 after a successful college career at Baylor University. But like most of the third round picks in the WNBAPrince couldn't find a long-term home in the league. She appeared in almost half of Mercury's games during her rookie season, 7.2 minutes per […]
Vietnam Veteran Receives Military Honors 50 Years After Service
Michigan's Vietnam War veteran reportedly received military honors more than 50 years after leaving the US Navy. The award arrived after struggling to publish the records. Vietnamese veteran Carl Smith, who graduated from Muskegon High School in Michigan and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 while at school, received a service medal […]
Navy veteran mayor torpedoes activist’s comparison of POWs, MIAs, and LGBTQ people
At a city council meeting earlier this week, Washington LGBTQ activists tried to compare the lights of her city's mayor, even though they were taken prisoner during the war or still unknown of fate, but her city's mayor quickly set a record. On Tuesday evening, Jen McCurry spoke publicly not once but twice at a […]
Knicks signing veteran PJ Tucker to another 10-day contract
CHARLOTTE — The Knicks signed PJ Tucker on their second 10-day contract on Thursday, the Post learned. Tucker, 39, played modestly on his first 10-day contract that expired Wednesday night, but quickly became a popular figure in the locker room. Tucker's next contract runs until March 29th and includes five more games. After that expires, […]
North Carolina GOP town hall turns heated as self-described veteran is removed
The North Carolina Republican Councilman's City Hall event got heated after the man who identified himself as a veteran and began screaming at him, “Don't give me about me!” Before being escorted by the police. The explosion unfolded Thursday night at the University Auditorium in Asheville during a rally hosted by Rep. Chuck Edwards, who […]
A Navy veteran and his wife say Tricare rescinded approvals for over $100K in health care claims paid years ago – NBC News
Navy veterans and his wife said they were blind when Tricare, the military health care program, retracted more than $100,000 on medical claims they had approved and paid several years ago. Harvey Smith, 71, received a $470 bill in January for his dermatologist Visit in 2020. He thought it was a one-off error until he […]
Junior Bridgeman, billionaire and 12-year NBA veteran, dead at 71
Junior Bridgeman, a former college basketball star who had a long career in the NBA and became a billionaire businessman after playing days, passed away Tuesday after suffering a medical emergency at an event in downtown Louisville. Multiple outlets reported that 71-year-old Bridgeman had grabbed her chest and believed she had a heart attack at […]
Knicks to sign veteran P.J. Tucker to 10-day contract for gritty depth
LOS ANGELES – The Knicks are leading the tough, veteran NBA champion into the mix. The 39-year-old PJ Tucker is set to sign a 10-day deal with the Knicks, league sources confirmed Saturday. New York's appeal to Tucker, who hasn't played this season, is rooted in his experience and the enforcer mentality, sources said. Tucker's […]
Meet the Army veteran running to unseat emerging Trump resistance leader Crockett: ‘Tearing our country down’
Exclusive: Democrat Jasmine Crockett is becoming one of the most prominent faces of the resistance movement President Trump, But she faces Republican challengers. The Republican challenger says voters are “munching a bit” to get her out of the office. “She's not really a leader. She's not really a representative. Jasmine Crockett is like a performer […]