Report: sexual assaults at military academies up 18%
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military service academies last year recorded the highest rate of sexual assault since the Defense Department started measuring the problem in 2006.…
Null and void, but still causing headaches: Pentagon’s legal woes over COVID vaccine mandate persist
At the height of the global pandemic, the Pentagon in August 2021 decreed that all U.S. troops must get the COVID-19 vaccine, then launched a logistical push to get the shot to…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day safely in Saratoga Springs
Over at the Parting Glass, people enjoyed the traditions Irish settlers developed soon after their arrival in America. Corned beef only became a holiday staple when new Irish…
Army Private’s Death and Claims of Harassment Again Shine Spotlight on Fort Hood
A 20-year-old Army private stationed at Fort Hood was found dead this week, and investigators are examining claims from her family that the young woman had experienced harassment…
Local law office warns of an uptick in impaired drivers this weekend
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) — St. Patrick’s Day weekend is quickly approaching, as a number of bars should be crowded in the coming days. Tully and Rinckey Law Office warned of more…
Fort Hood soldier’s death sparks reminders of Guillen; “no foul play,’ say Army investigators
The death of an Hispanic, female soldier at Fort Hood this week has sparked thoughts of Vanessa Guillen, according to comments on social media attached to posts about reports of…
What to do in the unlikely event of a reduction in force at your agency
There is little chance the layoffs that have affected some industries will affect government. If anything, agencies are hiring. But reductions-in-force have occurred occasionally…
Reciprocity remains as key clearance issue
In 2018, Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, got involved in the minutiae of security clearance policy because the backlog of open…
‘It changes lives.’ Montgomery County Veterans Court celebrates 10 years of helping veterans
Jefferson Twp. resident James Coleman was qualified for an open position at the Dayton National Cemetery, but because of a drug charge that Coleman disclosed during the job…
Green National receivership hearing Friday, expert explains what could happen to Skyline
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A New York State Supreme court judge will hear arguments Friday morning to decide whether to grant receivership over four problem properties owned by Green…