Government

Despite Veto, Military Pay Raises Secure

By Debbie Gregory. President Obama’s veto of the 2016 defense authorization bill will not sideline next year's military pay raise.…

10 years ago

U.S. Soldier Killed in ISIS Raid

By Debbie Gregory. A U.S. service member was fatally wounded during an Iraq mission to rescue about 70 hostages from…

10 years ago

Trump, McCain on What’s Next for Bowe Bergdahl: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Although Bowe Bergdahl’s fate lies in the hands of Gen. Robert Abrams, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump…

10 years ago

Defense Bill Vetoed, Heads Back to Congress

By Debbie Gregory. President Barack Obama vetoed a $612 billion defense policy bill, insisting congressional Republicans send him a better…

10 years ago

Lawmaker Calls for Mabus’ Resignation : Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. Rep. Duncan Hunter, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Marine Corps veteran, is demanding…

10 years ago

Banks Forced to Do the Right Thing: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citi, GMAC Mortgage and Bank of America will be paying out more than…

10 years ago

Troops to Remain in Afghanistan: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. In a stark reversal from earlier pledges to end the war on his watch, President Obama halted…

10 years ago

Defense Spending Bill Showdown: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. The Senate and House Armed Services committees have reconciled their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act,…

10 years ago

Change of Criteria for Medals: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. It is widely known that Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone risked his life to stop an Islamic…

10 years ago

Army Boosts Aerial Presence: Military Connection

By Debbie Gregory. In answer to an increase in global threats, the US Army is stepping up to the plate…

10 years ago