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Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight year

According to a new VA report, 17.7 veterans die by suicide each day.

Air Force explosive ordnance technicians to sport new rust-colored beret

Air Force EOD technicians will wear a rust-colored beret with a metallic emblem in addition to their uniform to recognize their combat arms mission.
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The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a U.K. air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

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The Department of the Air Force set larger goals for 2027 after recruiting 31,950 airmen and 730 guardians in fiscal 2026.
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Pentagon raises danger pay for troops for the first time since 2002, increasing hostile fire pay to $450 and imminent danger pay to $275 per month.
Air Force identifies airman found dead at off-base housing in Italy

TSgt. Conner Wells, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, served as a precision-guided munition production supervisor.
Boeing adds to big week with first full-rate Grey Wolf helicopter order

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a roughly $85 million contract for four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, with the first under full-rate production.

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Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds

GAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.
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