(NewsUSA) – One in three active-duty families of color have turned down military assignments due to concerns about racism or lack of inclusion in local communities, according to research from Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion. For two-thirds of these service members, declining orders led to negative career impacts — and for 15%, it was career-ending.
“When military families of color turn down assignments due to community concerns, it impacts not just family well-being but our national security,” said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Fami-lies. “With most recruitable U.S. adults projected to be people of color within five years, creating truly inclusive communities isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s essential for maintaining our All-Volunteer Force.”
The latest research from Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion examined how communities can better support diverse military families through case studies of three distinct military communities: Hill Air Force Base (Utah), San Antonio (Texas, “Military City USA”), and Hampton Roads (Virginia).
Key findings reveal that both formal systems (like community resources and programs) and informal networks (neighbors and local connections) are foundational for military families developing a sense of belonging. Having multiple shared identities — from military affiliation to cultural background — strengthens these connections. Continue reading
(NewsUSA) – The United States is poised for global leadership in the area of AI and robotics as discussed at the AI+ Robotics Summit hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness in AI. The sessions highlighted significant technological advancements and outlined ways to achieve and maintain global leadership, said SCSP in a recent newsletter.
Key takeaways regarding AI and robotics identified at the summit include:
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PUBLISHERS NOTES I’M FIRED UP!
Trump will be throwing out the garbage. Biden started by calling us garbage, but Trump will finish it. Biden / Harris have a lot of blood on their hands. People are going to die! Most of what Biden / Harris did was illegal! Bodies were found in the Rio Grand daily! They invited them to do something against our constitution of our United States in hopes they could make them voters. It did not work! The people drowned because of greed, power, and stupidity.
WHO IS IN FEMA? WHO IS IN CHARGE OF FEMA?
FEMA’s Job description is… They are the nation’s emergency management agency, and their mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We trust them with our tax money to help with disasters. How much money does FEMA get each year? Compared to the federal revenue of $4.44 trillion for the same period last year (Oct 2022 – Sep 2023) federal revenue has increased by $479 billion. A lot of this money has gone to feed, house, and what ever for the illegal immigrant’s. THAT IS ILLEGAL!
I have been so fired up about everything that was said and done that I have to write this. First can you imagine FEMA skipping Trump supporters. How far back have they been doing this? Trump mentioned it when someone complained about it after losing everything they had.. FEMA claimed it was a lie! These people are victims! They have paid taxes that FEMA uses to help victims (THEM). Somebody needs to go to jail. Don’t just fire them “It’s jail time”. Agencies using tax money and weaponizing by skipping anyone because of politics, OH MY GOSH!!!
I got a taste of FEMA years ago when a tornado went through Lady Lake and destroyed the Church. Some people lost everything they owned. So the community donated some really nice warm jackets because it would be getting cold soon.
WHO MANAGES THESE PEOPLE? FEMA DOES!
I show up at a FEMA tent! Where people who lost everything could maybe get some clothes. I thought I would tell the story about how great FEMA was, maybe take a picture, run it in my newspaper. There were people in the tent trying on several nice expensive leather jackets, I approach them and ask “did you have tornado damage?”. They replied no we are from Tampa, we visit FEMA tent to get free clothes. I went to the lady in charge of the tent and told her, she would not approach them. Who ever is put in charge of free services should ask for an ID to prove they are from the affected area.
I’m STILL FIRED UP
I think the United states has had about all they can stand of the plots to kill our Presidents. Trump needs to send a dummy bomb with a note on it that says “We know where you live, put in their front yard of everyone in charge!” “Do you want to be next?”
Netanyahu needs to respond to Iran with a full blown attack. Iran has over step it’s boundary’s.
They are enlisting more troops from North Korea to beat down Volodymyr Zelenskyy. I don’t think Trump will allow that to happen, but he must get into office first, meanwhile Biden has approved long range missiles for Ukrane to use that will reach inside Russia. A lot of our troops are to close to the region for safety but close enough to respond. What will happen? Trump has already warned Iran. The honeymoon is over! Trump needs to ask Elon Musk to devise some cheaper anti missiles. We are shooting down a hundred thousand dollar missiles with our million dollar missiles. We need bad ass accurate cheap missiles, fill them with used nuts and bolts. They will still kill!
CALMING DOWN!
PENTAGON BUDGET
(DOD), has a $824 billion budget, they have not provided sufficient information for auditors. Mismanagement staggering, with $3.8 trillion in assets and $4 trillion in liabilities left! The pentagon has not passed their audit in seven years. Rumsfeld announced that $2.3 trillion was missing.
I was in Elementary, Middle School and high school band and It brought back some old memories to hear all those marches at the White House presentation of the wreath and flags. It is a beautiful sound of the military band with the marching beat. I was a drummer in my earlier life…Like a hundred years ago. But I have some great stories I won’t tell right now.
We love our troops and first responders and PRAY for them!!! I do every day. Another thing I am praying for is for Politicians to stop asking for money 20 times a day. We are already hurting bad where is your thoughts? More money / more money. Please stop.
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