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Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown after no armed suspect found
The base was locked down for around two hours after a caller told security forces that an armed individual had been spotted.
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F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire
“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.
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The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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2022 Best for Vets: Employers
Explore Military Times' official ranking of employers who have programs and policies that support veterans.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Troops can now take two weeks of leave after death of spouse or child
The policy creates a new type of leave specifically for bereavement.
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Departing VA deputy sees progress, success in department changes
Donald Remy is set to step down from his leadership post at VA on April 1.
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Error delays monthly housing payments for GI Bill students
Stipends expected to reach students' bank accounts on Friday will instead take several more days to process, officials warned.
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Op-Ed: Enlisted vets absent in most executive roles—officers dominate
By the numbers, companies seem more likely to hire former military officers over enlisted veterans for executive roles.
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Navy SEAL, Silver Star recipient Mike Day dies
Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.
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Congress calls for more funding of Pentagon UFO office
Austin pledged to fully fund the office in the future.
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Why gamble? Army unveils deck of cards to identify friend from foe
This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.
By Zamone Perez
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Military Times’ 10 best Vietnam War movies
In honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, we put together a top-10 list of films — excluding documentaries — we consider the best about the Vietnam War.
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The Coast Guard’s next feature film could be this tragic true story
The 2009 tragedy left three dead in the wake of a massive storm.
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Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.
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This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.
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The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families’ well-being.
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Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown after no armed suspect found
The base was locked down for around two hours after a caller told security forces that an armed individual had been spotted.
Troops injured in Syria attack in stable condition or returned to duty
The casualties follow two attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed groups last week.
DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law
The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.
NATO, US forces join Romania-led Black Sea military drills
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F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire
“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.
Cop who helped take down Nashville shooter served as Marine grunt
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US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests
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Bipolar disorder: my blessing and my curse
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Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA
Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.
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“It’s a neat opportunity for us to get nice, new toys — even if they’re garbage.”
Air Force allows airmen to keep $2.3 million in overpayments
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The ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ who went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam
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