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US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII to Cold War

By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont, The Conversation

US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII to Cold War
Monday, January 19, 2026 / BlogNewsMarine Corps/DoD News

President Donald Trump’s insistence that the U.S. will acquire Greenland “whether they like it or not” is just the latest chapter in a co-dependent and often complicated relationship between America and the Arctic’s largest island — one that stretches back more than a century. Americans have long pursued policies in Greenland that U.S. leaders considered strategic and economic imperatives. As I recounted in my 2024 book, “When the Ice is Gone,” about Greenland’s environmental, military and scientific history, some of these ideas were little more than engineering fantasies, while others reflected unfettered military bravado.


2024 ANNUAL MEETING

Albuquerque, NM

Thursday, September 26, 2024 / BlogEvents

The Association will hold the 2024 Business Meeting in Albuquerque, NM. The 4th Law Enforcement BN will be the host. Those attending are asked to register below. 

MCRA ONLINE AUCTION

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 / BlogEvents


Changes to Burn Pit Registry

By Stephanie Eber

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 / BlogVA News

Since 2014, VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry has been an important tool for recent Veterans and service members to record their airborne hazard exposures and related health conditions, with an optional examination with a health care provider to learn more.

What You Need to Know About Estate Planning

SPONSORED BY MOAA

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 / Blog

Proper estate planning is vital to protect your loved ones and your legacy. But it's often neglected or put off until it's too late.

Honor Captain Ross A. Reynolds

State of MA

Saturday, April 2, 2022 / BlogMarine Corps/DoD News

State of MA to honor the service & sacrific of Captain Ross A. Reynolds, USMC


Oldest Living WWII Veteran Celebrates His 112th Birthday with Drive-By Party in New Orleans

By Greta Bjornson

Oldest Living WWII Veteran Celebrates His 112th Birthday with Drive-By Party in New Orleans
Sunday, September 19, 2021 / BlogNews

Lawrence Brooks, the nation's oldest living WWII veteran, marked his 112th birthday with a celebration outside his Louisiana home

Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch

By Karen Jowers and Davis Winkie

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 / BlogLegislative News

Military members and families affected by surging housing costs in 56 areas around the country may soon get relief through a temporary hike in their Basic Allowance for Housing.

DoD officials had not officially confirmed the initiative to Military Times by publication time, but the start is imminent, according to a Pentagon source with knowledge of the discussions. The temporary BAH hike has been approved by DoD personnel officials and is scheduled to take effect Oct. 1, the source said.


MCRA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, DAY 2, 30 OCT

THIS WILL BE A ZOOM MEETING

Monday, September 13, 2021 / BlogNewsEvents

This will be our 2021 Business Meeting......of course this will be held via ZOOM....as the agenda is finalized it will be distributed to all that register to attend.

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