Author: Michael

Walk across any U.S. Air Force base, and you’ll likely notice senior officers wearing patches from elite military institutions like the Weapons School or the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies. These emblems reflect the Air Force’s emphasis on tactical and strategic mastery. Yet, the operational level of warfare remains underdeveloped.  To rapidly train officers in operational warfare, the U.S.

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More than a million U.S. military veterans who served in multiple enlistments are now eligible for an extra year of education benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Friday.
The decision, announced on Jan. 3 by VA Secretary Denis McDonough, gives veterans who meet the requirements a full 48 months of education assistance. The policy change comes in the way of a Supreme Court decision last year, which ended a cap of three years of educational support.

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Vilnius, Lithuania, the country’s capital, was named European Christmas Capital 2025 by the Christmas Cities Network. This honor highlights the city’s holiday spirit, culture, and community engagement. To that end, Vilnius is decorated to the nines with wreaths, garland, trees, and angels adorning its historic streets. On November 29, 2024, Cathedral Square in Vilnius hosted a Christmas concert and tree lighting ceremony to kick off the festivities; the Christmas market set up around the tree includes vendors selling ornaments, Christmas socks, and mulled wine.

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