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Leave forms may be gone, but admin headaches endure for some soldiers
The Army's new human resources platform promised efficiency and transparency, but some units are still holding leave hostage over paperwork.
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The Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has a new battlefield tech unit
Gainey Company, the 82nd Airborne Division's newest unit, has three platoons focused on different areas of battlefield tech.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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Active duty troops headed to the US southern border again
About 1,500 troops will help with an expected surge of migrants later this month.
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Military Benefits Guide 2023
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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2022 Best for Vets: Employers
Explore Military Times' official ranking of employers who have programs and policies that support veterans.
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AUSA 2022 Show Coverage
Explore all the top headlines and findings directly from the show floor.
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Flashpoints
A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas
The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.
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Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy.
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Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach. Now he’s a TikTok star.
World War II veteran Jake Larson is best known on social media under the name “Papa Jake.”
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GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
In other news
Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame
The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.
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43 of the most timeless war movies ever made
If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.
Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle
“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.
By Davis Winkie
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Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
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Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?
“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”
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Chinese military says it’s here for “benevolence”
The Chinese military looks to rebrand itself as a global humanitarian and peacekeeping force in a new English-language ad. Can it make the image stick?
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US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China
The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.
By Ashok Sharma, AP
Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation
Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budget
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.
F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capital
The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
Virginia nonprofit expands mental health services for military members
Trails of Purpose provides therapeutic care for service members, using horses for assisted psychotherapy and mental health education.
By Caitlyn Burchett, The Virginian-Pilot
Ukraine keeps up pressure in Bakhmut after Russian victory declaration
Russian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.
By Mstysalv Chernov
Military college’s chief of diversity quits amid debate over DEI
The chief diversity officer of the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, Virginia Military Institute, has turned in her resignation.
Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honor
French President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.
By Tara Copp
China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”
By Mike Yeo
Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.
By Mike Yeo