Category Archives: US military

Open Thread | The Disrespect Towards Our Transgender Service Members

Posted on August 15, 2025 by rikyrah

This came out last week: Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) posted at 3:40 PM on Thu, Aug 07, 2025: WASHINGTON (AP) – US Air Force says it will deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service. (https://x.com/kylegriffin1/status/1953556758997455190?t=72IgbHOoeplWLBBFcxrLJA&s=03) This … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Trump and Musk Are Going to War Against Military Veterans

Posted on February 17, 2025 by rikyrah

From Rolling Stone: Trump and Musk Are Going to War Against Military Veterans The president’s new executive order gives Musk and DOGE carte blanche and sets limits on hiring veterans and transitioning active duty military personnel By Michael Embrich February … Continue reading →

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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Dead at the age of 84

Posted on October 18, 2021 by rikyrah

RIP😪🙏🏽 This hits hard. BREAKING Former Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from COVID complications.His family said he was fully vaccinated against the disease: @RebeccaShabad, @NBCNews #ColinPowellhttps://t.co/p5vgf3ij5l https://t.co/47bE85B4zS pic.twitter.com/5zNmnnbKCy — Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) October 18, 2021 General Colin Powell understood … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Remembering Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2019 by rikyrah

Today is Veterans Day. We remember those who put on the uniform, and who have risked their lives for this country.  https://youtu.be/_2gk_WZmg7Y  

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Wednesday Open Thread | Donald Trump’s hiring freeze has forced at least two Army bases to indefinitely suspend some child care programs

Posted on February 22, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

A federal civilian hiring freeze ordered by President Donald Trump has forced at least two Army bases to indefinitely suspend some child care programs. Officials at Fort Knox, Kentucky, notified families Feb. 17 of the suspension to the on-base part-day … Continue reading →

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