Sunday, January 12, 2025

Military related links 011325

 

H.R.1277 - Military Spouse Hiring Act. This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.)  A qualified military spouse is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being (as of the hiring date) a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces. Latest Action: House - 03/01/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1277

 

S.596 - Military Spouse Hiring Act.  This bill expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.)  A qualified military spouse is any individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being (as of the hiring date) a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces. Latest Action:     03/01/2023 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/596

 

H.R.3253 - Reservist Pay Equity Act of 2023.  This bill increases the rate of the differential wage payment tax credit from 20% to 50% and requires that the maximum dollar amount of such credit be adjusted for inflation after 2023. The credit is allowed to employers for their employees who are active duty members of the uniformed services.  Latest Action: House - 05/11/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3253

 

H.R.6833 - Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act. This bill increases the rate and wage limits of the work opportunity tax credit for certain targeted workers, including qualified veterans, summer youth employees, and long-term family assistance recipients.  The bill also eliminates the age limit (i.e., 40) for receipt of Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.  Latest Action: House - 12/14/2023 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6833

 

USS John L. Canley Commissioned, Honoring Vietnam War Hero – February 26, 2024

https://sofrep.com/news/uss-john-l-canley-commissioning/

 

U.S. Coast Guard Promotes Zeita Merchant as First Black Female Admiral – April 23, 2024

https://www.washingtoninformer.com/african-american-coast-guard-first-female-admiral/

 

S.4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.  Latest Action:  Senate - 07/08/2024 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4638

 

MOAA - MOAA Urges Swift Passage of FY 2025 NDAA – December 9, 2024

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2024-news-articles/advocacy/moaa-urges-swift-passage-of-fy-2025-ndaa/

 

MOAA - Child Care, Spouse Licensure, and More: How the FY 2025 NDAA Will Help Military Families – December 23, 2024

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2024-news-articles/advocacy/child-care,-spouse-licensure,-and-more-how-the-fy-2025-ndaa-will-help-military-families/

 

MOAA - MOAA’s 2025 Transition Guide: Military Transition From A to Z – December 23, 2024

https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2024-news-articles/transition-and-career/moaas-2025-transition-guide-military-transition-from-a-to-z/

 

'The MARSOC 3 Are Free': Drinking Convictions Dismissed Against Marine Raiders, Ending 6-Year Legal Saga – December 31, 2024

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/12/31/marsoc-3-are-free-drinking-convictions-dismissed-against-marine-raiders-ending-6-year-legal-saga.html

 

WHY I SERVE MOAA : January 2025

https://www.qgdigitalpublishing.com/publication/?i=836920&article_id=4898600&view=articleBrowser

 

B-21 Raider Bomber Question the Air Force Might Not Want to Answer – January 4, 2025

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/01/b-21-raider-bomber-question-the-air-force-might-not-want-to-answer/

 

The U.S. Air Force Just Deployed A-10 Warthogs to China's Doorstep – January 4, 2025

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/01/the-u-s-air-force-just-deployed-a-10-warthogs-to-chinas-doorstep/

 

The B-52 Bomber Has 1 Secret Weapon That Makes it Unstoppable – January 6, 2025

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/01/the-b-52-bomber-has-one-secret-weapon-that-makes-it-unstoppable/

 

US Navy declares initial operational capability for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band system – January 6, 2025

https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/US-Navy-declares-initial-operational-capability-Next-Generation-Jammer-Mid-Band-system/Mon

 

Armed, Angry and Apocalyptic: Christian Nationalism and the U.S. Military.  To date more than 200 Jan. 6 domestic terrorists with military backgrounds have been arrested. – January 6, 2025

https://buckscountybeacon.com/2025/01/armed-angry-and-apocalyptic-christian-nationalism-and-the-u-s-military/

 

The Navy's New Destroyer Is Named for the First SEAL to Receive the Medal of Honor – January 9, 2025

https://www.military.com/history/navys-new-destroyer-named-first-seal-receive-medal-of-honor.html

 

Air Force to Put Renewed Emphasis on Safety and Uniform Standards – January 10, 2025

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/01/10/air-forces-top-uniformed-leader-calls-renewed-enforcement-of-safety-uniform-standards.html

 

With U.S. approval, India aims to become the world's leading manufacturer of the 8×8 Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle – January 10, 2025

https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/01/10/with-u-s-approval-india-aims-to-become-the-worlds-leading-manufacturer-of-the-8x8-stryker-armored-fighting-vehicle/

 

How Scientists Are Defusing Unexploded Munitions in the North Sea – January 10, 2025

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63394941/north-sea-unexploded-munitions/

 

The U.S. Air Force has ordered the start of full-scale production of the EPAWSS countermeasure system for its new F-15EX Eagle II fighters – January 11, 2025

https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/01/11/the-u-s-air-force-has-ordered-the-start-of-full-scale-production-of-the-epawss-countermeasure-system-for-its-new-f-15ex-eagle-ii-fighters/

 

USA Wants to Resume Operation of Norwegian Underground Naval Base Olavsvern – January 11, 2025

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/usa-wants-to-resume-operation-of-norwegian-underground-naval-base-olavsvern/

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