Israeli Legal Organization Launches ‘Self-Defense’ App to Shield IDF Veterans from International Arrest Efforts
New App Launched to Help IDF Veterans Avoid Arrests Abroad Shurat HaDin, an Israeli legal advocacy organization, recently introduced an app aimed at safeguarding Israel Defense Forces (IDF) veterans from potential arrest while traveling outside the country. The organization’s president, Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, expressed concerns about pro-Palestinian groups actively monitoring and pursuing legal action against Israeli […]
Sophie Cunningham enjoys our veterans and football season, a 380-pound high school athlete, and disappointing Rutgers fireworks
‘Nightcaps’ is a daily column designed to bring you up to speed on the biggest sports, news, and culture stories you might have overlooked while pretending to work. It’s published Monday to Friday. Today, the spotlight is on the Commonwealth, which, frankly, is a bit overwhelming. But let’s take a moment to appreciate the little […]
Navy veterans ride their bikes across the country to honor the 9/11 anniversary as it reaches 25 years
Navy Veterans Reunite for Cross-Country Bike Expedition Two Navy veterans have come together to undertake a remarkable journey across the United States. Jim Serger, 55, from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cory Hardy, 51, from Ennis, Montana, hadn’t crossed paths in three decades since they served together abroad. On July 14, they set off on a bike […]
Veterans of special operations urge Congress to support LEOSA concealed carry rights
Retired Special Operations Veterans Advocate for Concealed Carry Rights Retired Army Special Operations veterans are urging Congress to extend concealed carry privileges to eligible former special operations personnel, similar to those granted to retired U.S. law enforcement officers. They argue that these elite forces are exceptionally trained to defend themselves and protect the public. “It […]
Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom won’t be drafted in the WNBA because they are unwanted veterans.
Sophie Cunningham’s Interview Sparks WNBA Controversy Sophie Cunningham’s recent interview on ESPN has turned into quite the spectacle this WNBA season. Even though she’s decided to zero in on her basketball career, her remarks about “protecting girls in the locker room,” particularly alongside anti-trans activist Riley Gaines, have sparked an intense fixation among right-wing media […]
Freedom Haulers program launches expedited CDL path for military veterans
DHS and DOT Investigate License Fraud at Truck Driving School A joint investigation by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation is looking into truck driving schools. The focus here? Issues related to certification and falsified records linked to commercial driver’s licenses being issued to non-citizens. This scrutiny arrives after a series […]
Veterans, caregivers, and survivors are waiting for Congress to vote on the benefits bill.
Somewhere tonight, a veteran who retired due to health issues is grappling with a smaller paycheck than expected. This is because, under current laws, veterans must sacrifice part of their retirement pay to receive unpaid disability compensation. Meanwhile, their caregivers—part of the 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers in the U.S.—are making their own adjustments. […]
Bill to expand veterans benefits returns to House for consideration after break
Veterans Package Set for Reintroduction Amid Political Tensions A significant veterans’ legislation, touted as the most substantial enhancement of veterans’ health care and benefits in over a decade, is slated to be reintroduced in the House when lawmakers reconvene in July. However, supporters are expressing concerns that the bill could get caught in the crossfire […]
Fraudulent VA shoe advertisement aims at veterans’ private data, VA cautions
A flyer that claims to offer “free athletic shoes from the VA” might initially look legitimate. It features VA-style branding, discusses health benefits, and includes a MyVA phone number. This, however, is what makes it particularly dangerous. The Department of Veterans Affairs has stated that this message is misleading, as it falsely informs veterans about […]
Veterans come together at Liberty Cup golf event
Liberty Cup Celebrates Military Service Through Golf When Craig Thomas arrived at Liberty National Golf Club two months ago, he wasn’t sure what to expect. A Marine Corps veteran from 1982 to 1986, Thomas has been the head golf professional at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains since 2007. He was there to compete in […]