SW Florida Military Museum and Library, Veteran Center Closes
“It’s just the end of the road,” Ralph Santillo, founder and CEO of the military museum said to the Cape Coral News-Press. “That’s it.”
Veteran Culture
Military Suicides Up 20 Percent Due to COVID-19
According to Army and Air Force officials, the isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic is adding stress and contributing to suicides.
Holyoke Soldiers’ Home’s Former Leaders Indicted for 76 Deaths
Following the death from COVID-19 of 76 veterans at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, two of the facility’s former leaders are being indicted.
This MOH Recipient Reenlisted to Avenge His Brother’s Death
Ron Rosser served for three years in the Army in Japan and Germany. Then reenlisted in June of 1951 with a single purpose in mind: revenge.
1SG John Hatley: Paroled and now fighting for a full pardon
UAP is honored to announce that 1SG John Hatley will be released from federal prison on October 16, 2020 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
The “Shark Attack” Was Part of an Outdated and Costly Training Doctrine
Recruits no longer have to fear the infamous “shark attack,” but it’s just piece of a larger puzzle the Army is still trying to assemble.
Steelers Villanueva Breaks From Team, Honors Army Hero on His Helmet
Steelers Alejandro Villanueva wore the name “Alwyn Cashe” on his helmet Monday, while the rest of the team had “Antwon Rose Jr.” on theirs.
Lawrence Brooks, America’s Oldest WWII Vet Turns 111
Lawrence Brooks, a member of America’s “Greatest Generation,” celebrated a milestone birthday on Saturday: He is 111 years old.
Here’s Why the Payroll Tax Deferral is a Bad Deal for Military Families
Military leaders are encouraging troops to set the extra money aside so that they won’t be caught short in paying it back in January.
Sir Anthony Quayle, Actor, SOE Operative in Albania
Quayle may be best known for his film appearances, but in 1943, he joined the SOE, also called the “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.”
How to Retire Early (especially if you’re a Veteran)
First, educate yourself. Second, figure out how much is enough for you to live on. Next, make a budget. Then go and get it.
SOFREP Books: A Way Forward, My Years in the Marine Corps
In our newest SOFREP Book, we ride shotgun with Christian Dattwyler through Marine recruit and grunt training an his assignment to the fleet.
