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.…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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…

9 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,…

9 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…

9 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…

9 years ago