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Here are the new leaders of the Space Force and US Strategic Command
The moves were noncontroversial and came amid a flurry of military confirmations finalized late Thursday afternoon.
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Veterans
VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
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VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues
The move is part of the PACT Act, passed this summer to improve benefits for veterans dealing with those injuries.
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New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
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12 civilians killed, 5 injured during U.S. operations in 2021
Ten of those deaths were the result of an errant bombing in Kabul a day before U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan for good.
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US sees chance to gain arms market share from sanctioned Russia
A White House official said Tuesday that Russia’s sanctions-struck defense industry is opening an “opportunity” for U.S. and western defense firms to take
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Congress to vote on $12.3 billion Ukraine aid package
The bill grants the White House request for $7.5 billion in military assistance to Ukraine and another $4.5 billion in economic support.
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Legal, security fears loom as VA begins performing abortions
Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities.
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This week in Congress: Last-minute business before the midterms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 26, 2022.
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Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
For a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.
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