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A former Air Force master sergeant pleaded guilty to defrauding the Air Force out of $37 million in a scheme surrounding information technology contracts. On Wednesday, Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rig bids, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and bribery as part of a nine-year-long fraud plot. According to the agreement and the indictment against him, James, who called himself “Al Capone,” took part in the scheme while in the military and after retiring.
And much like the historic Capone, he got caught for the money scheme.
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, Americans are reflecting not only on the triumphs of the Revolutionary Era but also on the sacrifices that made independence possible.
Commemorations across the nation highlight the battles, leaders, and ideals that shaped the struggle for liberty. Yet amid these celebrations, it is important to pause and remember those whose suffering unfolded far from the glory of the battlefield.
“‘Sum Function’ is not a sports story, and it’s not a war story. It’s a raw, unflinching look at survival, connection, and the fight for access in a world that isn’t built for people with disabilities.”—official press release of “Sum Function”
The teammates of the Oscar Mike Militia—the nation’s only all-veteran wheelchair rugby team—have learned to survive great loss.
Every athlete on the team is impaired in all four limbs due to war, illness, or life-altering events. But now these military vets are rediscovering their strength and resiliency through sports.
Mike Coté, Providence
… criticism of the efficacy of Epic Fury at neutralizing the threat posed by Iran, the most common argument against this war is that it is simply not in America’s…
Francis P. Sempa, AllOTSEGO
The United States is at war with Iran.
Anthony Capaccio, Bloomberg
The Pentagon’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget blueprint is seeking 85
Jacob W. Brantley, RealClearDefense
… the U.S. lags in establishing constant Arctic presence but even with the U.S.
WSJ
A search-and-rescue operation was under way after Iran shot down an F-15E. The other crew member was rescued earlier.