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House passes sweeping veterans benefits bill with polarizing tactic
The package includes more than 60 provisions, but its most contentious measure would change how the VA rates sleep apnea and tinnitus.
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3 Iranian-backed men indicted in attempted plot on RAF Fairford
Three men, with one working from jail, allegedly conspired to commit around 20 terrorist attacks across the U.S. and Europe, including the plot on RAF Fairford, on behalf of Iran-aligned terrorist networks.
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House Republicans sidestep effort to impeach Hegseth
In a 211 to 204 vote, House Republicans sent proposed impeachment articles against Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, quashing the effort.
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First-ever Collaborative Combat Aircraft fly in formation, demonstrate air combat maneuvers
For the first time, Shield’s Hivemind enabled CCAs to fly in a “multi-ship” formation and execute beyond-visual-range counter-air tactics.
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Groceries, gas, a ‘Grand Slam’: here are your Veterans Day discounts
Check out the free or discounted food, attractions, services and products available to veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday.
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Pentagon can’t track millions of F-35 spare parts, watchdog finds
The GAO reported that while the DoD’s F-35 program “is the costliest in its history,” the department “struggles to account” for its parts.
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Jimmy Stewart kept a secret war journal. It will never be published.
A journal found by his bedside after his death in 1997 sheds fresh light on the pain, complexity and even humor of his time in uniform.
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Democrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
The measures call for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on weapons technology development.
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Trump claims arch at Arlington National Cemetery would honor military personnel, veterans
During his Veterans Day speech Wednesday, Trump said an arch he plans to build at the cemetery’s entrance would honor those who served.
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50 years later, Vietnam veterans deserve their homecoming
“I have long believed that we can never do enough to honor the men and women who have served our country. But we can always do a little more,” writes Gary Sinise.
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Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth’s delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The U.S. Army sentinel moved toward the group and, from a distance, shouted toward them: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
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WWII submarine vet ruled in landmark case that led to Agent Orange exposure settlement
A submariner in WWII presided over the 1984 class action suit brought by Vietnam veterans seeking compensation from the defoliant Agent Orange.
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Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department’s history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should “move cautiously,” one senator said.
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A bullet struck his heart at Pearl Harbor. His widow just returned it.
After 84 years, the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of sailor Dean Darrow was returned to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.
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Trump says he will send troops to Portland
President Trump said he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle what he is calling “domestic terrorists.”
ByandClaire Rush, The Associated Press
Chris Megerian, The Associated Press
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DOD needs to shore up help for troops with gambling problems, GAO says
More clarity is needed to define who’s responsible for certain steps to prevent and treat gambling disorder among troops, government auditors said.
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China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace,” said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
ByCarla Babb
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Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor
Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill.
ByKonstantin Toropin, The Associated Press
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How Hitler’s fear-inducing ‘flying bomb’ ushered in drone warfare
The V-1 “flying bomb” could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone.
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New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere
The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Trump’s “America First” agenda to defend the homeland, with China a key focus.
ByCarla Babb
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Hegseth abruptly summons hundreds of top military leaders to meeting
The directive doesn’t offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.
By,Konstantin Toropin
andEmma Burrows
Ben Finley, The Associated Press
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Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get flu shot
The Pentagon has introduced exemptions for reservists and proclaimed that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members.
ByKonstantin Toropin, The Associated Press
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Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military says
The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.
ByAamer Madhani, The Associated Press
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More troops suspended pending investigations into Kirk-related posts
More than a dozen service members have been suspended or relieved of duties for social media activity related to Charlie Kirk’s death.
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