Biden administration
COVID vaccine mandate for troops may finally get the axe via military budget(The Center Square) – Lawmakers are down to the wire on the National Defense Authorization Act, the massive annual funding bill for the military that needs to pass this month. Read More
Local News
Sarcoxie High School FFA students build new veterans memorial on campusSARCOXIE, Mo. – Future Farmers of America students at Sarcoxie High School have taken it upon themselves to fund and build a new veterans memorial area in honor… Read More
Public Education
Florida recognizes schools that provide support for military family children(The Center Square) – Florida continues to honor military families through a range of state and local resources , in addition to schools that are providing extra… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Nov. 7-11)Christian schools across the United States celebrate Veterans Day – Christian schools throughout the nation celebrated Veterans Day Friday with special assemblies, gatherings and events to honor those who served. Read More
Christian Schools
Here’s how Christian schools have celebrated Veterans Day across the United StatesChristian schools across the country honored veterans Friday with special events and recognition for military service. At College Heights Christian School in Joplin, Missouri, the annual Veterans Day Recognition chapel… Read More
Biden administration
More motions filed seeking class status for U.S. Coast Guard members denied vaccine religious exemption requests(The Center Square) – Two new motions have been filed with a U.S. district court asking it to grant class status and to certify a classwide preliminary injunction on behalf… Read More
Culture, Public Education
US Military Educational Summit Pushed Gender Ideology Using A ‘Genderbread Person,’ Report Finds(Daily Caller) – The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) hosted an “Equity and Access” summit in 2021 that featured presentations on gender ideology and anti-racism, according to a… Read More
Biden administration
Republican U.S. reps urge DOD to end vaccine mandate for military(The Center Square) – A group of 47 members of Congress are urging the Secretary of the Department of Defense to “immediately revoke” the COVID-19 vaccine mandate he issued last… Read More
National
Military whistleblower report alleges COVID-19 vaccine illegally administered(The Center Square) – A new whistleblower report signed by nine officers across five branches of the military claims the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is unlawful. The … Read More
Biden administration
Republicans blast Biden on anniversary of Afghanistan withdrawal(The Center Square) – On the one-year anniversary of the chaotic and deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban is in control of the struggling nation and Republicans… Read More
Public Education
Florida offering military veterans education certification(The Center Square) – In another effort to provide job opportunities to military veterans and address a teacher shortage, Florida is making it easier for qualified veterans to receive an… Read More
Economy
High housing costs pressure military families(The Center Square) – High inflation rates have left veteran and military families feeling the pain. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest federal report, consumer prices… Read More
National
Federal court orders Air Force to not impose vaccine mandate on Coast Guard members who’ve filed religious exemptions(The Center Square) – A federal court in Ohio entered a nationwide preliminary injunction Thursday prohibiting the U.S. Air Force from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine mandate against religious objectors. The… Read More
National
Groups: Designate Nov. 13 National Warrior Call Day, advocate for suicide prevention among active-duty military, veteransPetition comes as new national suicide line launches and new report finds alarming number of active-duty service members are committing suicide (The Center Square) – Multiple groups are calling on… Read More
Local News
Specially managed deer hunt for physically impaired service members, veterans set for OctoberMONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. – Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a specially managed deer hunt in October for active duty military and veterans who live with mobility impairments. … Read More
National
West Plains equine center helps veterans battle PTSD symptomsWEST PLAINS, Mo. – After serving the military in Vietnam, Allen Dye of West Plains now serves other veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – through horseback… Read More
National
Air Force service members sue over COVID vaccine mandate(The Center Square) – A group of Air Force service members have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense and the head of the Air Force to block them… Read More
Culture, Government
Scott signs bill providing tax relief, education benefits for Vermont military families(The Center Square) – Legislation pertaining to establishing education benefits for members of the military and tax relief are part of a number of bills signed by Vermont Gov. Phil… Read More
National
Navy veteran killed in Pearl Harbor finally identified, remains returned home to MissouriKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Missouri Navy veteran killed during the Pearl Harbor attacks was recently identified for the first time, allowing his remains to finally be shipped back home. Read More
National
Amazing: Joplin grad accepted to all top three military institutions at once. Here’s the one he choseJOPLIN, Mo. – After getting accepted into not one, not two, but all three of the top military academies in the country, a Joplin High School graduate is… Read More