Military Retirement News

Former Defense Secretary Gates signs two-book dealTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:15PMFormer Defense Secretary Robert Gates has signed a two-book deal with Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, the company said Tuesday.

Military retirees invited to activity day in ColchesterTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:59PMMilitary retirees from throughout New England are being invited to an event in Vermont that offers legal assistance, health care information and details on benefits for which they might be eligible.

New York City gay marriage proves popular, adds lotteryTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:50PMMore than 2,500 couples applied to get married, half want to wed this Sunday.

Philippine leader brushes off call for his oustingSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:47PMMANILA : Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s office on Sunday brushed off calls by a navy colonel for his overthrow, saying the officer was not backed by anyone else in the 120,000-strong armed forces.

Shellcast Inc. in Montague completes transition to new ownershipSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:22PMMONTAGUE — A 50-year-old White Lake area manufacturer has completed a process that has led to new ownership of Shellcast Inc. JC Acquisitions — an entity owned by Bob Johnson and Laura Castonia — has reached a purchase agreement with current Shellcast owner Ellie Krause.