DoD Releases 2022 Continental U.S. Cost-of-Living Allowance Rates DEC. 22, 2021 The Defense Department released today the 2022 Continental United States Cost-of-Living Allowance (CONUS COLA) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2022. In 2022, $8.5 million will be paid to approximately 6,000 service members stationed within CONUS. CONUS COLA is …
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I Remember my long time friend Dr. John Peters, M.D. who traveled to a better place on 19 June 2021 in Battle Mountain, Nevada. By Robert K Brown with Vann Spencer I first met Doctor John, or “J.P. in Peru in May l970, during recovery efforts from a massive earthquake …
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Augusta Chiwy Renée Lemaire Lemaire gained the reputation as “the Angel of Bastogne” for the care she delivered to wounded Soldiers. Lemaire died after the first aid station was bombed Dec. 24. Augusta Chiwy went to Bastogne to visit her father for Christmas. After a long difficult trip, which warfare …
Read More »The high toll of war: 7,057 Servicemembers dead as result of combat, 30,177 Suicides
Suicide rates among active-duty military members are currently at an all-time highsince record-keeping began after 9/11 and have been increasing over the past five years at an alarmingly steady pace. In 2021, study found that 30,177 active duty personnel and veterans who served in the military after 9/11 have died by suicide – compared to …
Read More »Soldier self-amputates leg to aid battle buddies: Three Soldiers earned MOH for their acts of heroism in Iraq and Afghanistan
Top 2019 Soldiers’ stories range from saving lives to spotlighting fitness By Devon L. Suits, Army News Service This year three Soldiers were recognized with the Medal of Honor for their acts of heroism in Iraq and Afghanistan. A handful of Soldiers revealed their fitness potential, either by maxing the …
Read More »USS Indianapolis: the Survivors, 1945
From the Author: Remembrance “Freedom is not Free ! This book includes the experiences of many friends of mine. Read it” Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, Tuskegee Airman, WWII, Ex-Pow, Purple Heart. “A wonderful story of a young son of a Korean veteran who came to respect and publicize the work …
Read More »Going for Broke: Do or Die: From a Handful of Hard Men, the SAS and the Battle For Rhodesia Part I
A Handful of Hard Men: The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia by Hannes Wessels Africa Unathorized With the collapse of colonialism and the European retreat from Africa the then colony of Southern Rhodesia refused to follow the political fashion of the time and succumb quietly. They decided to …
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HMLA-269 OPERATES IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO 29 NOV 2021 | Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing LAMAR, Co. — Late-autumn winds rushed down from the Rocky Mountains, passed steep plateaus, and sifted through deep canyons before settling on the great plains of Colorado. These untamed plains, inhabited only …
Read More »Navy and Port of Hueneme Help Relieve U.S. Supply-Chain Congestion
“The Biden Administration: Supply chain issues will “continue into next year.” In other words, everything’s going to stay expensive.” Rep Jim Jordan The U.S. Navy makes an effort to alleviate the problem. 211122-N-AS200-0015 PORT HUENEME, Calif. – The U.S. Navy in partnership with the Oxnard Harbor District (OHD) is providing …
Read More »West Palm Beach Police have a new hero : 9 Yr Old who defended her mother, chased thug
West Palm Beach Police posted a short message on their Facebook page. Further details not needed. Chief Adderley honored a 9-year old child today for bravery as she ran to her mother’s defense to fend off a brazen robber. An #arrest was swiftly made in this case. The West Palm …
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