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Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study finds
Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.
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US military plans for Gaza unchanged after killing of aid workers
Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region.
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Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claims
A federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.
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National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from FY25 budget
The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
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US leaders promise security for Gaza dock mission amid threat concerns
Gen. CQ Brown said military leaders are working closely with Israeli forces to ensure U.S. troops are kept safe during their humanitarian mission in Gaza.
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Putin threatens striking Western air bases hosting Ukrainian F-16s
Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of F-16s, which will increase military pressure on Russia, from its allies.
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Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says
A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren’t doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.
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VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access
Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.
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Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few details
An invasion of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.
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Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.
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Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study finds
Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.
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US military plans for Gaza unchanged after killing of aid workers
Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region.
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Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claims
A federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.
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National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from FY25 budget
The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
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US leaders promise security for Gaza dock mission amid threat concerns
Gen. CQ Brown said military leaders are working closely with Israeli forces to ensure U.S. troops are kept safe during their humanitarian mission in Gaza.
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Putin threatens striking Western air bases hosting Ukrainian F-16s
Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of F-16s, which will increase military pressure on Russia, from its allies.
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Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says
A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren’t doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.
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VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access
Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.
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Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few details
An invasion of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.
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Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.
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Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study finds
Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.
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US military plans for Gaza unchanged after killing of aid workers
Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region.
-
Court OKs lawsuit accusing VA of discrimination in disability claims
A federal judge rejected a government request to throw out a lawsuit accusing Veterans Affairs officials of discriminatory practices in disability claims.
-
National Guard wish list would restore fighters cut from FY25 budget
The Air Force cut its planned F-35 and F-15EX purchases in 2025 by six apiece due to budgetary constraints, as well as delays to F-35 upgrades.
-
US leaders promise security for Gaza dock mission amid threat concerns
Gen. CQ Brown said military leaders are working closely with Israeli forces to ensure U.S. troops are kept safe during their humanitarian mission in Gaza.
-
Putin threatens striking Western air bases hosting Ukrainian F-16s
Ukraine is awaiting the delivery of F-16s, which will increase military pressure on Russia, from its allies.
-
Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says
A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren’t doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.
-
VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access
Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.
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Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few details
An invasion of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.
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Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.



