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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.

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.
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.
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.
Hegseth denounces ‘farce’ impeachment in first briefing since May

Hegseth argued the impeachment articles brought forth Monday were a politically motivated “farce” directed at service members.
House maneuver clears path for vote on Major Richard Star Act

If lawmakers do not enact the measure before the 119th Congress ends, supporters will have to pursue it again in the next congressional session.

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Most Americans want new Democratic Congress to end Trump’s Iran war, poll finds

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 71% of Americans want Congress to pass legislation ending the conflict with Iran.
Hegseth to cut civilians from military service colleges, wants focus on ‘victory’

Hegseth ordered an overhaul of higher military service colleges today, releasing a memorandum listing 33 directives that he stated would be effective immediately.
Check out new costs for military families as Tricare open season starts

Generally, beneficiaries paying out-of-pocket for healthcare under Tricare in 2026 will pay extra in 2027, according to new fee schedules.

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October surge in hiring lowers veterans’ unemployment to 2.7%

The jobless rate for veterans fell to a stunning 2.7% in October as employers added 165,000 hires.

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President Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

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Death of airman caused by multiple points of failure, report finds

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A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump

President Trump has presided over a surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office.

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How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis

In France during World War II, German alcohol shipments helped to provide crucial intelligence for the Allies.

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Lockheed still paid $1.7 billion despite poor readiness rate of F-35s

An audit found that the defense department paid the aerospace company $1.7 billion by July in spite of poor performance.

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Jimmy Stewart kept a secret war journal. It will never be published.

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