James R. Webb
James R. Webb is a rapid response reporter for Military Times. He served as a US Marine infantryman in Iraq. Additionally, he has worked as a Legislative Assistant in the US Senate and as an embedded photographer in Afghanistan.
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Veteran non-profit says it rescued dozens of Americans trapped in Ukraine
Project Dynamo says it has rescued 33 Americans since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. However, the group reports at least another 1,000 have requested assistance.
Veterans and bi-partisan group of lawmakers look forward to Afghan war commission
Veterans groups are optimistic that the inclusion of the bi-partisan Afghanistan War Commission Act in the NDAA will lead to accountability and policy changes.
Full-on Russian invasion, threat to US troops in Ukraine unlikely right now
Experts told Military Times to expect a "permanently" militarized border between Russia and Ukraine, and an invasion could be triggered if Ukraine attains advanced weapons.
Four sentenced in VA construction fraud scheme
The men issued more than $30 million in fake bonds and insurance while collecting millions in payments for themselves.
He went viral, to the brig and is now leaving the Marines. His family says the Corps failed him
"The worst display of management and leadership I’ve ever seen," Stuart Scheller Sr. said about the Corps dealing with his son, who was fired and is now leaving the Marines after posting a viral video demanding "accountability."
Woman cashed dead sister’s VA checks for over a decade, pleads to stealing more than $100k in benefits
Robin Calef, 63 of Brockton, Mass. spent more than $100,000 intended for her deceased sister.
Iraqi military still dependent on US, coalition military in ISIS fight: watchdog
While Iraqi Security Forces remain dependent on Coalition support, attacks by both ISIS and Iranian-backed militias are down significantly in the last quarter as the U.S. prepares to end its combat mission in Iraq on Dec. 31.
National Veterans Small Business Week launched by Small Business Administration
The SBA is highlighting the 1.8 million veteran entrepreneurs in the U.S. economy seeking to let all veterans know about resources available.
Military Veterans in Journalism hosts inaugural convention, showcasing veteran talent
The MVJ 2021 Convention will feature CNN's Jake Tapper as a keynote speaker, and host a series of panels promoting veterans in journalism.
NCIS investigating bomb threat that caused temporary lockdown at Naval Support Activity Bethesda
According to the base's social media pages, Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Md is closed following a bomb threat.
