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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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Homeless vets set to receive more housing help

Homeless veterans will no longer have their service-related disability benefits count as income when applying for housing.

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Ship-killing guided bomb put to test as Air Force sinks cargo vessel

The Air Force is looking for more ways to strike enemy vessels at sea as the U.S. prepares for a potential conflict with China in the Pacific.

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How a TikTok video got one military officer court-martialed

Service member social media posts are a gray area for the military justice system, attorneys say.

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Senators urge Pentagon to ease deadline of Wounded Knee medals review

Native American tribes, families of victims, historians and academic institutions should be allowed the time to provide input, they argued.

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Nikki Wentling

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Pentagon head defends decision to revoke plea deal for 9/11 defendants

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he believed the depth of American losses and sacrifice from 9/11 demand that the accused stand trial.

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Ellen Knickmeyer, The Associated Press

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Metal weakness may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan

A gear crack that led to a fatal Osprey crash last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture the part.

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Air Force Research Lab eyes space data transport demo in 2026

The Air Force Research Lab is working with the Space Warfighting Analysis Center and the Defense Innovation Unit to test space data transport concepts.

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US Navy jets sent to base in Middle East to bolster Israel defense

Around a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets were sent to an undisclosed location to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies.

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US, Australia announce additional basing and weapons plans

Officials announced several initiatives Tuesday that seek to solidify defense cooperation between the two nations.

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Noah Robertson

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5 US troops, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at Iraq base

Five of those injured Monday are being treated at the al-Asad air base and two were evacuated, but all seven individuals are in stable condition.

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Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

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First Huey replacement helicopter delivered to US Air Force

Boeing’s MH-139A Grey Wolf is slated to conduct security patrols at nuclear missile fields, but plans to slash the fleet have triggered cost overruns.

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Stephen Losey

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Kamala Harris taps Tim Walz, National Guard veteran, as running mate

Harris’ running mate served in the National Guard for 24 years and championed veterans’ issues in Congress for six terms.

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Nikki Wentling

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