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Ukraine-born airman’s translations aided allied efforts as war erupted
Khymchenko’s translations during multiple deployments may have helped save countless lives since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022.
Air Force wants to launch programs without having to wait for Congress
The service submitted a legislative proposal requesting authority to start new programs or ramp up existing efforts without waiting for lawmaker approvals.
Service member found dead in vehicle in Pentagon parking lot
The service member has not yet been identified.
White House plan calls for small boost in VA program budget
A proposed 2.2% increase in discretionary spending would be the lowest boost since 2016.
Opinion
The impossible choice facing many of America’s military families
Too often, military families are forced to put food on the backburner to keep a roof over their heads.
By Shannon Razsadin and Besa Pinchotti
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund
The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.
By Joe Gould
Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023
Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.
By Todd South
VA to get $300B, its biggest budget ever, under federal spending deal
If approved, it will be the largest annual spending plan ever for the department.
Airmen, guardians could see revamped parental leave policy by new year
The changes are awaiting approval by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s policy shop.
DoD wants to hear from 110K military families with special needs
Watch your email for the first-ever comprehensive DoD survey of special needs families.
By Karen Jowers