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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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2025 PCS Guide
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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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50 years later, Vietnam veterans deserve their homecoming
“I have long believed that we can never do enough to honor the men and women who have served our country. But we can always do a little more,” writes Gary Sinise.
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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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WWII submarine vet ruled in landmark case that led to Agent Orange exposure settlement
A submariner in WWII presided over the 1984 class action suit brought by Vietnam veterans seeking compensation from the defoliant Agent Orange.
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3 GOP-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to DC
Three Republican-led states are deploying National Guard members to Washington to help the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.
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Mike Pesoli, The Associated Press
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West Virginia sends National Guard to DC at Trump team’s request
West Virginia is sending 300 to 400 National Guard troops to assist in the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in the nation’s capital.
ByandMatt Brown, The Associated Press
Mile Pesoli, The Associated Press
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Key takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit
The much-anticipated summit ended with a thud after the two leaders conceded they had failed to reach any agreements on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
ByMatthew Lee, The Associated Press
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B-2, fighter jets fly over as Trump-Putin summit begins
The summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson kicked off under the roar of military aircraft designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War.
ByandMichelle E. Price, The Associated Press
Will Weissert, The Associated Press
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Some airmen face delayed PCS moves because of funding problems
The delays primarily affect those without orders in hand with a departure date between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.
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Trump-Putin summit could decide the course of the Russia-Ukraine war
Trump is flying to Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Putin that could determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine and the fate of European security.
ByandMichelle L. Price, The Associated Press
Will Weissert, The Associated Press
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Passenger on F-15 ride-along ejected on runway, video shows
Nothing was injured in the unexpected ejection, except perhaps the passenger’s pride.
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Hegseth supports women’s right to vote, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says the defense secretary disagrees with revoking women’s right to vote, after he reposted a video of pastors calling to revoke that right.
ByCarla Babb
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Guard troops patrol Union Station as Trump’s DC takeover takes root
National Guard troops deployed to D.C. will assist law enforcement in a variety of roles, but aren’t making arrests, officials said.
ByAshraf Khalil, The Associated Press
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The original ‘Lone Ranger’ was killed in WWII — but not by the enemy
When Lee Powell died during WWII, newspapers back home soon reported that the original Lone Ranger had been killed in action. Except he hadn’t been.
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Broken propeller caused $13M military Reaper drone to crash into sea
The MQ-9 could not be recovered from the Mediterranean Sea, but the Air Force and General Atomics used data to piece together what likely caused its crash.
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Trump and Putin will meet at Alaska base long used to counter Russia
Their summit on the Russia-Ukraine war is scheduled to take place Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, The Associated Press reported.
ByandKonstantin Toropin, The Associated Press
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