Author: Michael

Posted Zero Hedge
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that he will issue a letter of censure to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over the senator’s participation in a video released in November urging U.S. troops to resist “unlawful orders” made by the president. Sen. Elissa Slotkin and Reps. Chris Deluzio, Maggie Goodlander, Chrissy Houlahan, and Jason Crow, all veterans of the military and intelligence community, also participated in the video.
“We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community,” Sen.

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These five American generals and admirals did things that played with the thin line between cunning and crazy, but they were awesome at their jobs, so most everyone looked the other way.
1. An admiral dressed up in a ninja suit to test security.
(U.S. Navy)
Vice Adm. John D. Bulkeley was an American hero; let’s get that straight right out of the gate. He fought to attend Annapolis and graduated in 1933, but was passed over for a Naval commission due to budget constraints. So he joined the Army Air Corps for a while until the Navy was allowed to commission additional officers.

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It’s college financial aid season, and prospective students across the US are receiving admissions and financial aid award letters for programs starting in the fall of 2026. These financial aid award letters are part of the decision-making process for where these students will attend school. If they have access to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, understanding exactly how those benefits will impact their other financial aid awards is an essential part of the decision-making process.

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In almost every war in history, spies have had a big role in the outcome of the war. Those who played both sides, put themselves in danger in order to learn secrets, and played the part to get helpful information — they played a huge part in the history books. And in most cases, they don’t earn the credit they deserve. Because they were successful, their roles were under the radar, leading few people to understand just how they helped turn the course of a given war. 
In the Civil War, female spies were especially helpful in providing key information.

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Less than two months after appearing in a viral video in which he and other Democratic lawmakers urged troops not to obey unlawful military orders, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is facing a potential reduction in military retirement pay.
On Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a post on X that the Pentagon was moving to reduce the retired Navy captain’s grade, which would cut his retirement pay. That grade determination process will be led by Hegseth.

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