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The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.
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The Marines brought in one member above their enlisted recruiting goal for the ending fiscal year.

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A ‘few thousand’ more US troops are headed to the Middle East

As war between Israel and Hezbollah threatens to erupt, the Pentagon said additional U.S. forces “are there for the protection” of other American troops.

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Nearly 6,000 National Guard members have deployed to the Southeast, rescuing flood victims, clearing roads and providing vital supplies.

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VA leaders in New York accused of delaying critical medical visits

In one case, a veteran with esophageal cancer had radiation therapy incorrectly denied for several months before dying from the illness.

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The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024.

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These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next

Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.

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Here are all the veterans running for Congress in 2024

More than 180 candidates with military backgrounds are vying for seats in the House and Senate.

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Fewer vets will be on the November ballot for Congress this year

Of the 75 congressional candidates this cycle with a combat zone deployment, 62 of them served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.

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The case for giving Ukraine long-range striking power in Russia

The U.S. could benefit Ukraine by doing more to help it to conduct long-range strikes in Russia, the authors of this op-ed argue.

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Months after Biden’s promise to pardon LGBTQ vets, only 8 have applied

Advocates say the confines are too narrow and the process too cumbersome, dashing hopes that the president’s act of clemency would erase decades of stigma.

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Why food insecurity remains a challenge for troops and their families

The unique challenges and lived experiences of service members result in a disproportionate rate of food insecurity, the authors of this op-ed write.

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How would commissaries, exchanges and overseas shipments of household goods be affected by potentially massive American port strikes?

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