The Colombian nationals, who may have been working for a U.S.-based firm, may be extradited to Russia, where they face up to fifteen years in prison for mercenaries. The two men, who joined the Ukrainian Foreign Legion in 2023, disappeared at Caracas airport in Venezuela while en route to Colombia. The sister of one of the detainees said that they …
Returning veterans always have a hard time adjusting to life at home, and their loved ones have a hard time adjusting as well. William Wyler’s classic The Best Years of Our Lives effectively portrays both stories. In this tense reunion, disabled veteran Homer Parrish does not seem too happy to be home. His family and girlfriend do not seem too …
The LHWA compensates injured maritime workers, mostly dock workers. The LHWA may be the most important workers’ compensation law you have never heard of. In 2023, cruise and cargo ship traffic hit record highs in Florida. Seven Florida ports counted 19.4 million cruise passengers that year, topping the previous record by more than 1 million people. That record was set …
The Veterans Administration claims that the new burn pit registry “is a significant improvement in making data available in a way that better serves all those who were exposed to burn pits and other hazards.” The registry is a secure database of health information provided by veterans and service members to help the VA better understand, research, and improve treatment …
An Iranian news service reported that “Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is scheduled to consult with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, on bilateral and important regional issues.” Qatar, alongside Egypt and the United States, has acted as a mediator to secure a ceasefire to end a 10-month war between Israel and …
A recent photo confirms that Forward Observation Group, a private military firm under contract with Ukraine, is active in Kursk. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the participation of the American PMCs on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the invasion of the Kursk region proves the involvement of the United States as a direct party to …
In many ways, Redut PMC is a classic mercenary outfit. However, having learned its lessons from the August 2022 Wagner Group coup, the Kremlin keeps Redut PMC on a short leash. Redut is best characterized as an umbrella organization with various units and detachments operating under its banner. These units range from the Neo-Nazi football hooligan battalion, Española, through to …
It has been quite a journey for PTSD patients, and it is not over yet. However, we have reached an important milestone. Most doctors now acknowledge that PTSD is a physical injury, much like a concussion or another kind of brain injury. Stress creates a chemical imbalance in the brain. This chemical imbalance causes symptoms like hypervigilance, anger, flashbacks, depression, …
The long-awaited PACT Act included a list of some two dozen presumed burn pit illnesses. Victims with one of these illnesses who worked and/or lived near an open-air burn pit do not have to connect the dots between their exposure and their illnesses. The law connects the dots for them. Briefly, the armed services began using these open-air waste disposal …
One thing you need to know about Defense Base Act claims is the amount of money at stake. The average medical bills in a serious or catastrophic (life-threatening) injury case usually exceed $40,000. Furthermore, the total missed days from work due to on-the-job injuries tripled in 2022. Experts believe that number will climb even higher in the coming years. Falls, …
A proposed oil refinery, one of the largest in the world, may signal the renewal of Cold War tensions between Washington and Moscow over Cuba. During a visit by Russian lawmakers to Cuba in recent days, the idea of a refinery construction was discussed, and Russia’s TASS news agency quoted deputy speaker Alexander Babakov as saying. Cuba’s key crude oil …
The Afghanistan War Commission, created by Congress shortly in the wake of the chaotic 2021 withdrawal, held its first public hearing in July 2024. Members will assess America’s longest war and make recommendations to help ensure leaders don’t make the same mistakes in the future. “Today, we make history,” Shamila Chaudhary, co-chair of the commission, said as the hearing opened. …
