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Last month, a chaplain in the United States Navy Reserve said he was denied a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine. The chaplain faces possible dismissal from the Navy after nearly two decades of service due to his refusal. “It’s a kick in the gut for sure,” the chaplain said to Fox News Digital. “If […]
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Lawmakers have recently passed a pair of bills that aim to address the military’s use of toxic burn pits. This new burn pit legislation included 2 bills that were signed into law on December 28, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2022. New Burn Pit Legislation The bills are: H.R. 4397 […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
Are you a veteran that served from 2003 to 2015 that was issued 3M dual-sided military earplugs? If so, please contact us as you may have a claim against 3M. Two Army veterans recently won a combined $110 million in the latest decision from a series of lawsuits alleging 3M sold the military faulty earplugs […]
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The U.S. military has had quite the representation in the modern-Olympic games. With the start of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics just days away, we wanted to spotlight the incredible accomplishments some of our military service members have had on Team USA. Military and the Olympics Team USA has featured many members of the armed […]
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Medical Issues / Disability, Mental Health, PTSD
When you think of a disabled veteran, what do you see? Most people think of physical ailments like loss of limbs, burns, and other injuries. Though, few understand the impact of cognitive disorders and mental health disabilities on a veteran’s quality of life. In this article, we will evaluate the true cost of military service […]
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Veterans who served in the Korean War may be eligible for the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal. The commemorative medal is an expression of appreciation from the Korean government to United States servicemen and women who served in that conflict. The Ambassador for Peace medal was first presented to veterans as a special memento for […]
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News and Press, Veterans Law
President Biden has signed two bills into law that address the military’s use of toxic burn pits as part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. The bills – authored by Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) – will expand the Burn Pits Registry and enhance training on the health effects of burn pits. For years, U.S. […]
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On Thursday, December 16, 2021, President Joe Biden will present the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest military award, to Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz and Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee. Cashe and Celiz died as a result of the actions that led to their awards. Plumlee will receive the […]
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A new program from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can help active-duty members, veterans and survivors get free or discounted internet, and even a $100 discount on a computer. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for low-income Americans during the pandemic. Eligible […]
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Recently, KDVR Fox 31 news in Colorado wrote an article on Home of Heroes Author C. Douglas Sterner, titled, “Man on a mission to uncover every US Military award recipient.” You can read the following article below or by clicking here. “A Colorado man has spent the last two decades compiling a database of every […]
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