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Lawmakers move to save VA’s high-tech job training program

The VET TEC program is set to expire this year.

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Foot problems are common among troops — here’s how to avoid injury

If you walk a mile in a soldier's boots, you might worry about their feet.

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The fallout of the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Controversy around the COVID-19 vaccine may have increased general anti-vaccine sentiments in military.

This week in Congress: Top military leaders storm Capitol Hill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.

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Russian recruits walk to take a train at a railway station in Prudboi, the Volgograd region of Russia, on Sept. 29, 2022.

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

A new campaign is underway this spring across Russia that seeks volunteers to replenish its troops for the war in Ukraine.

30 hours ago

U.S. Army soldiers during patrol base operations, Syria, Aug. 14, 2022.

A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers

American troops have been in Syria since 2015.

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Putin taking Belarus as ‘nuclear hostage,’ Ukraine official says

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.

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US Air Force wants money to speed E-7 purchases in FY24 wish list

The unfunded priorities list also requests money to buy 12 conformal fuel tanks for F-15EX fighters to extend their range and let it carry more weapons.

3 days ago

US Air Force conducts hypersonic test, but full results are unclear

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

3 days ago

New book highlights unit with the most WWII Medals of Honor in Europe

From North Africa to the liberation of Adolf Hitler's lair in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the men of the 3rd ID slogged through it all.

3 days ago

Pentagon, Interior launch new program to protect land around bases

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

3 days ago

Air Force CROWS wants to expand cyber defenses within Space Force

The Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems works with acquisition and test teams to ensure old and new platforms are protected against cyber threats.

3 days ago

Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotions

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.

3 days ago

An airman waits for an F-35A Lightning II engine start-up during the Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 23.05 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 15, 2023.

Securing the future by investing in the present

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently expressed worry about the Pentagon’s decision to not move forward with a new engine for the F-35.

4 days ago

First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defense

Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.

4 days ago

US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

4 days ago

Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

4 days ago

VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

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The Punisher set to return on Disney+ for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

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Sun Weidong, center, China's Vice Foreign Minister, delivers his opening statement during the Philippines-China Foreign Ministry consultation meeting at a hotel in Manila on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

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The VET TEC program is set to expire this year.

If you walk a mile in a soldier's boots, you might worry about their feet.

Controversy around the COVID-19 vaccine may have increased general anti-vaccine sentiments in military.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 27, 2023.

A new campaign is underway this spring across Russia that seeks volunteers to replenish its troops for the war in Ukraine.

American troops have been in Syria since 2015.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.

The unfunded priorities list also requests money to buy 12 conformal fuel tanks for F-15EX fighters to extend their range and let it carry more weapons.

The Air Force said in a release that "several" objectives were met, but refused to detail further the results of the test.

From North Africa to the liberation of Adolf Hitler's lair in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the men of the 3rd ID slogged through it all.

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

The Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems works with acquisition and test teams to ensure old and new platforms are protected against cyber threats.

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall recently expressed worry about the Pentagon’s decision to not move forward with a new engine for the F-35.

Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.