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Lawmaker to vets: ‘You’re justified in your rage’ about Afghans’ plight
Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
War crimes prosecution against Navy SEALs takes a double hit
The setbacks for the prosecution set the stage for a dramatic Feb. 15 showdown inside a Naval Base San Diego courtroom.
By Carl Prine
Brewery launch is on target in a Cold War-era missile command center
The new owners want to turn the Cold War-era site into a destination brewery.
Navy SEAL charged with war crimes to remain in the brig
Navy Region Southwest spokesman Brian O’Rourke told Navy Times that Capt. Aaron Rugh issued a ruling that keeps Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 39, behind bars until his trial begins.
By Carl Prine
Trump ‘may’ declare emergency to redirect Pentagon funds to border wall
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may yet declare a national emergency to get around Congress and build a border wall, if spending talks fail.
By Joe Gould
Triple-amputee veteran’s GoFundMe to pay for Trump’s border wall has raised over $5 million in 3 days
Donations continue pouring in for a fundraiser that has gone viral.
By Jon Simkins
Congress passes last-minute effort to hold VA accountable for GI Bill screw-ups
After a tumultuous fall semester of inaccurate housing stipends for thousands of Post-9/11 GI Bill students, the Senate has passed a bill to hold the Veterans Affairs Department responsible for retroactively fixing these mistakes.
By Natalie Gross
Nation bids goodbye to Bush with high praise, cannons, humor
The nation bid goodbye to George H.W. Bush with high praise, cannon salutes and gentle humor Wednesday, celebrating the life of the Texan who embraced a lifetime of service in Washington and was the last president to fight for the U.S. in wartime. Three former presidents looked on at Washington National Cathedral as a fourth — George W. Bush — eulogized his dad as “the brightest of a thousand points of light.”
US condemns Iranian missile launch, pushes Europe to impose sanctions
"It is a grave and escalating threat, and nations around the world ... need to do everything they can," U.S. official says.
Power couple: Wife of airman who survived most catastrophic wounds in history vying for cover of Maxim magazine
Brian lost both legs and his dominant right hand when a 107mm rocket exploded just three feet away.
By Jon Simkins