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Reprinted from our sister paper – The Colorado Free Press
Avery Koonce was a beautiful, 19 year old Air Force Academy Cadet, an AFA Track and Field athlete, a daughter and sister and friend; and she passed away on September 4, in her dorm room, of yet to be determined causes.
“We lost an incredible teammate,” Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind, the Academy’s Superintendent, said, “While only with us for a short time, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate team, and her class – her loss will be felt across USAF.

Two suspects have been arrested and charged for several gunfire incidents in the San Antonio area in August, including a pair of shootings outside a gate for Lackland Air Force Base that happened within hours of each other. The gunshots led to Air Force security firing back towards the direction of the shooters, before the gunmen drove off in a stolen car. 
This past week the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and San Antonio Police Department announced the arrests of two teens for the spate of shootings.

Where are all those grads again saying we can’t be too political?  What would it take to get you involved?  Get you angry, get you to actually care about USAFA, instead of your DoD contractor job?   Have courage?  Honor your oath?

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Part of the pageantry of Air Force football will undergo a major change.
No longer will the full cadet wing be required to attend home football games. The two exceptions will be the opening game on parents’ weekend, which took place this past Saturday, and the Oct. 5 contest vs. Navy.

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Reprinted with permission•The Misesian•Thomas J. DiLorenzo
[From the July-August Issue of The Misesian.]
Libertarians understand — or should understand — that military conscription is a form of slavery or involuntary servitude. In fact, everyone should understand this. And yet conscription has been employed by the U.S. government for the past 161 years, ever since Abraham Lincoln signed the first federal conscription act into law in March 1863, enslaving thousands of American men.

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By Matthew Winans, US Army Veteran
At college campuses nationwide, the newest students are starting class, but I’m not among them.
Many medical schools rejected my application, and when I asked why, several told me that my service in our nation’s armed forces didn’t matter, and that I should have spent more time proving my commitment to “diversity” and “equity.”
I served in the United States Army from 2012 to 2017. During my service, I intended to apply to the F.

Whether you are new to the military lifestyle or PCSing for the first time, arriving at a new duty station comes with a mounting list of to-do items. First – and arguably most important – is deciding where to live. At most assignments, families have the option of living on base or off — and there are pros and cons to each. 
Still unsure? This We Are The Mighty-approved list should help military families weigh the benefits and challenges of both living on and off base, depending on needs and preferences.
Living on-base:
Base housing Guam. U.S. Air Force photo.

Every PCS move is a new chapter in your military spouse adventure. With a personalized PCS memory book, you can turn each move into a beautiful keepsake. Capture the friendships, adventures, and memorable moments that make each duty station unforgettable. Your journey is unique, and your memory book should be too.
Designing Your Story: Make Your PCS Memory Book Truly Yours
A PCS memory book is more than just a scrapbook. It’s a way to celebrate your family’s journey through military life. Start by choosing a theme that reflects your family’s personality.

A federal judge ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately develop a plan to build nearly 2,000 new supportive housing units for veterans on its 388-acre campus in West Los Angeles. 
Judge David O. Carter’s ruling on Friday, Sept. 6, was a major victory for a group of veterans who sued the VA over the use, or lack thereof, of the massive campus. They sued over a number of different aspects of how the VA utilizes the space, which was gifted to it in 1888.

Military life can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your own needs. In fact, it’s essential. Treat self-care like any other important appointment. Schedule it on your calendar. Whether it’s 15 minutes in the morning for a quiet coffee, an hour in the evening for a hobby, or an afternoon on the weekend to recharge, the choice is yours. You have the power to set aside that time for yourself.
Here are 6 ways to prioritize your mental and physical wellness:
Schedule ‘Me Time’ That Fits Your Life
Consider the ebb and flow of military life.

Before your next move, there are plenty of obvious things to set up: housing, utilities, packers/movers, kids’ schools and more. All of these will be on the top of your radar. But then there are things that are far less obvious. Where is the closest dollar store to your new address? Where will you find the best burger? Where’s a scenic place to walk? These are some of the amenities you may need but that we rarely plan out before we get to the new location. 
However, doing so can not only leave you more prepared, but get you more excited about the next stop that will serve as your home.