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Amid Iran conflict, ‘non-hostile’ deaths of 2 US airmen raise overseas toll
Two U.S. airmen supporting operations against Iran died last week in “non-hostile” incidents, raising the death toll to 23 since the war began.
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Congressman calls for tougher Pentagon oversight in bid for committee chair
In his bid to reclaim chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith called for greater scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad.
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Under threat of air strikes, US looks to bolster base infrastructure with 3D printing
U.S. Air Force officials conceded that troop housing at Middle East bases was “never designed for the threat environment now arriving overhead.”
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First HH-60W to succeed aging Hueys arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The first of 26 HH-60W Jolly Green IIs arrived to Joint Base Andrews on Monday, marking the first time in almost 60 years since a new rotary-wing aircraft called the D.C. area home.
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US Air Force asks industry for new cruise missile for Ukraine
The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors to mass produce the Extended Range Attack Munition for Ukraine.
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Space Force officially activates Special Operations Command component
The Space Force established a service component in Special Operations Command to deploy in contested, communications-degraded environments.
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Low-altitude Air Force One Halloween flyover rattles DC residents
During a White House Halloween celebration, trick-or-treaters and D.C. residents were surprised with a flyover that left some unsettled by its low altitude and only 15-minute warning.
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258 veterans are running for House, Senate in midterm elections
A record number of veterans are running for Congress this year, including many female and independent candidates.
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Hegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplains
The Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program is designed to develop chaplains from within the ranks.
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Air and Space Museum to unveil ‘Modern Military Aviation’ on Veterans Day
The exhibit, opening on Nov. 11, showcases over 150 aviation artifacts from the post-WWII era through the present day.
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Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military planner on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, was fired over accusations he leaked classified information to the public.
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Premiums for Tricare Young Adult to rise by an average 11% in 2027
Premiums for a health program that covers military dependents ages 21 to 26 will range from nearly $400 to almost $900 a month next year.
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Navy admiral who oversaw strike on boat survivors to brief lawmakers
Discussions with Adm. Bradley, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, comes as Congress looks into the actions of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press
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Air Force pilot safely ejects before F-16 crashes in California
Military officials say a fighter jet with the Air Force’s Thunderbirds demonstration squadron has crashed in the Southern California desert.
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Family of man killed in US strike files human rights challenge
The family of a Colombian man has filed a formal challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats.
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Air Force updates officer developmental education policy
The Air Force is changing in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active-duty service members as part of a broader policy review.
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Medal of Honor recipients to receive larger stipends under new law
Living Medal of Honor recipients will now receive around $67,500 in annual honorarium under a new law signed Monday by President Donald Trump.
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The Japanese American ‘draft dodgers’ of WWII
In 1944, a few hundred U.S.-born Japanese Americans defied their draft orders, citing the constitutional rights of the interned Nisei.
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Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors
A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost.
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Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal use, AP sources say
The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops and their mission at risk when he used the Signal app to convey sensitive information.
ByandLisa Mascaro, The Associated Press
Ben Finley, The Associated Press
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D-Day veteran who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in Normandy
Shay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety.
ByandSylvie Corbet, The Associated Press
Jeffrey Schaeffer, The Associated Press
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Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
Hegseth on Tuesday cited the “fog of war” in defending the follow-up strike, saying he could not see survivors.
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Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press
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VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
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Penny for your thoughts: Military stores to modify change policies
After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
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