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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Army deploys to Alaska island amid rise in Russian military activity
Russian military planes and navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week as Russia and China conducted joint drills.
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Airborne assault comes to Super Garuda Shield exercise in Indonesia
Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia expands with new participants and demonstrates new joint, combined operational capabilities.
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Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea tours
The Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.
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These Army units are headed to the Middle East and Europe this winter
The deployment announcements include aviation, armor and sustainment brigade deployments.