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Military news…
| Labor Department recommends Congress codify SCOTUS ruling that impacts Reserve troops working for state agencies |
| A new report calls on Congress to codify into law a Supreme Court decision that allows service members to take state employers to court if they feel the state has violated federal laws that ban discrimination against employees because of their military service. |
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Russia privately warns of deep and prolonged economic damage
Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government.
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Military-themed beer company hits it big in Walmart ‘Open Call’ competition: ‘I knew it would be huge’
While driving through Annapolis and seeing the Naval Academy for the first time, businessman Alan Beal had an idea to create a beer specifically for service members. Seven years later, that thought has turned into a growing business producing three beers that will soon be sold at a major nationwide retailer.
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Japan calls live-fire drills by Russia, China near disputed islands a ‘serious concern’
Russian and Chinese warships fired machine guns off Japan’s northernmost prefecture over the weekend, part of a military exercise that elicited protests from the Japanese government.
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I have been doing some changes lately on this site. I hope you enjoy them. i will now be sharing some news from the Veterans of Foreign War magazine and the American Legion magazine. There will be interesting tidbits of information from each:
The VFW magazine has the following statistics:
- 10 Billion- the total annual amount the VFW helped veterans recoup VA Disability compensation, and pension benefits.
- 25- The number of time the VFW has testified before congress in the last 12 months. Leading to many victories for the veterans.
- 10.65 million Amount of scholarships awarded to more than 2,372 veterans and service members since January 2014.
The American Legion magazine has the following information:
- Highlights of the 2022 defense bill: 2.7 pay raise for service members. 7.1 Billion in new spending for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. 4 Billion for the European Defense Initiative. A statement of congressional support for the defense of Taiwan. 300 million for the Ukraine Security Initiative.
- 77% of Americans who agree military families experience more financial stress than the average family.
- 76% of Americans think the military doesn’t do enough to teach financial literacy.
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