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US military plans for Gaza unchanged after killing of aid workers
Pentagon officials mourned seven aid workers in Gaza killed by an Israeli air strike but said they will move ahead with U.S. military aid in the region.
Analysts predict more vets in Congress next year after midterm wins
Only 91 veterans were elected to House and Senate seats in 2020.
North Korea covertly sending artillery to Russia, White House says
The White House did not provide evidence to support the new accusations or answer questions about how many weapons were involved.
By Joe Gould
Iranian drone trainers in Crimea to help Russians, White House says
The White House accused Iran of sending its military personnel to Crimea to assist Russian pilots who bombarded Kyiv with Iranian kamikaze drone.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon names new press secretary
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will be the department's next press secretary.
By Joe Gould
500-plus drones, extra HIMARS headed to Ukraine in latest US package
Plans also call for long-term discussions over what future aircraft Ukrainian pilots could use.
‘Trump girl’: West Virginia Air Guard member admits role in Capitol riot
The technical sergeant entered a guilty plea to parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building and will be sentenced in November.
New military suicide prevention study group to begin work this summer
The 10-member panel will offer a report on improvements to suicide prevention efforts within the armed forces early next year.
From howitzers to suicide drones: Pentagon seeks right ‘balance’ on training Ukrainians on new arms
As the war in Ukraine drags into its third month, the United States is trying to figure out the best way – and the best pace – to train Ukrainian troops on how to use the Western arms flooding into the besieged nation.
Pentagon denies US intelligence is targeting Russian generals in Ukraine
A Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. does not provide locations of senior Russian military officials to partners in Ukraine.
US, Japan defense chiefs to meet on Russia crisis
Lloyd Austin will host his Japanese counterpart Wednesday for face-to-face talks about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as the war’s ripple effect creates fresh tensions between Tokyo and Moscow.
By Joe Gould