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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.

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.
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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Check out the free or discounted food, attractions, services and products available to veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday.
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.
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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Judges close part of ICC Afghanistan investigations that could look at US troops

The International Criminal Court will close investigations into Afghanistan that previously looked at alleged crimes by U.S. troops and focus only on actions of the Taliban.

Congress has access to IVF. Military families like mine do not.

The U.S. government asks military families to accept a lot. It should not deny us the medical care we need to have children, this active-duty soldier writes.
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.
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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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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DoD, movers try to ease the heavy lift for troops moving this summer

A direct line for resolving troops’ problems and better relationships with moving companies are among DoD’s efforts.

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Staff sergeant becomes only airman in his class to complete Army Air Assault School

Staff Sgt. Ivan Sauer became the only airmen in his class to complete the 10-day U.S. Army Air Assault School.

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Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provision

After a recent flu outbreak sickened 284 trainees and killed one, lawmakers move to revert the flu vaccination policy to be required again for all.

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In a first, Trump will travel aboard Qatari-donated Air Force One

Trump will travel to North Dakota on Wednesday for the aircraft’s inaugural presidential use over a week after its commissioning flights began.

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Bipartisan bill would let service members sue US military for sexual assault

The bill is modeled after similar legislation that allows service members to file civil claims for medical malpractice at U.S. military hospitals.

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Pilot shut off fuel supply, leading to October 2025 Skyraider II crash, Air Force finds

A student pilot reached for the wrong fuel control in his Block-1 OA-1K Skyraider II, forcing a crash-landing, an Air Force investigation found.

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Anthony Tata assumes oversight of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Families of missing service members from the Vietnam war are pushing for answers on budget cuts that have canceled MIA searches in Vietnam and Laos.

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Is GPS reliance making troops less observant? Yearlong study aims to find out.

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US strikes Iranian missile, drone, radar sites

The U.S. struck Iranian missile, drone and radar sites on Friday, U.S. Central Command said.

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Air Force solicits ideas for over 1,000-mile range weapon from industry

At an Industry Day, the Air Force will field solutions from vendors about a next generation long-range weapon with air-to-air and air-to-surface variants.

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Feds pay out $17M to families sickened by Navy’s fuel-contaminated water in Hawaii

Each of the 629 people received about $27,000. Affected service members have received nothing.

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Military recruiting hit a 15-year high. How quickly do recruits become mission ready?

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