Veterans’ unemployment plunged to 2.7% in October as employers added 165,000 hires, far exceeding forecasts, while post-9/11 veterans also recorded a substantial drop in their jobless rate.
U.S. Central Command photos show the “Rainbow Warrior” A-10C at an undisclosed regional location, revealing faded exterior markings and a Marilyn Monroe portrait inside the aircraft’s ladder hatch as the Warthog remains operational through 2030.
Trump described limited U.S. strikes against Iran but did not confirm a connection to reported missile impacts on Qeshm Island, while Tehran demanded practical American measures before moving into a new phase of diplomatic talks.
American troops have left Baledogle Military Airfield after more than a decade, but they remain elsewhere in Somalia as counterterrorism operations continue and military officials leave open the possibility of returning to the installation.
Sgts. Aaron Turner and Michael Boron received the Army’s highest peacetime award after confronting and subduing the Fort Stewart shooter, while six other soldiers were honored for protecting personnel and providing critical care.
The Army National Guard is taking free drill weekend childcare nationwide by Dec. 31, but limited space, strict provider standards, and household eligibility rules could keep some military families from receiving the benefit.
Despite receiving Purple Hearts in 2015, those killed at Fort Hood remain missing from major official Global War on Terror casualty records, angering survivors and families who insist their sacrifice deserves recognition.
The Air Force proposal would bring more than 6,000 annual aircraft operations to four Pacific airfields as the Department of the Air Force examines environmental effects and island residents raise questions about transparency and local benefits.