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Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans’ wait for military records.
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Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package
President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.
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Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners
Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.
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China more than doubled its nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon says
The stockpile is growing faster than expected, said a senior defense official
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Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
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Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
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Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about Milley
The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.
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Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they’re getting the help and support they need.
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Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
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Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.
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Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans’ wait for military records.
-
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package
President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.
-
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners
Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.
-
China more than doubled its nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon says
The stockpile is growing faster than expected, said a senior defense official
-
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
-
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
-
Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about Milley
The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.
-
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they’re getting the help and support they need.
-
Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
-
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.
-
Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans’ wait for military records.
-
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package
President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.
-
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners
Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.
-
China more than doubled its nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon says
The stockpile is growing faster than expected, said a senior defense official
-
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
-
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
-
Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about Milley
The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.
-
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they’re getting the help and support they need.
-
Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
-
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.



