Effort Underway to Give Eligible Veterans Easier Access to Military Installations
The Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs have taken steps to make it easier for veterans and their designated caregivers to access military facilities for medical appointments, shopping and more. The departments announced Friday that veterans and eligible caregivers can use a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or state identification card to enroll for […]
Alaska National Guard Performs Medical Mission While Shuttling Santa to Give Gifts to Rural Village
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Santa Claus’ sleigh took on new responsibilities in rural Alaska this week when delivering gifts to an Alaska Native village. Santa’s ride, an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus, volunteer elves and gifts in shifts Wednesday to provide the children of Tuluksak some […]
Pennsylvania Bill Would Give Employers Tax Credit for Hiring National Guard Members
Hoping to incentivize employers to hire Pennsylvania National Guard members, state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) introduced a bill to provide a $1,000 tax credit to employers who hire them. “The Pennsylvania National Guard is recognized as one of the finest National Guards in the nation, and it’s largely made up of part-time members who work […]
Former US Intelligence Officer Charged with Trying to Give Classified Defense Information to China
SEATTLE — A former U.S. Army intelligence officer has been charged with attempting to provide classified defense information to the Chinese security services during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic — including some listed in a Microsoft Word document titled “Important Information to Share with Chinese Government.” Authorities on Friday arrested former Sgt. Joseph Daniel […]
