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Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump
The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.
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Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
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Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants
Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”
Trump signs executive order vowing to defend Qatar
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
Federal employee caused shooter hoax at NJ base to bond with coworkers
An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.
Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump
The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.
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US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”
Government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate
Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.
Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military
Trump told a gathering of military leaders they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.”
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Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal
A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.
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Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops pay
From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
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Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass
Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.
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BAE teams with Forterra to build autonomous armored vehicle
BAE and Forterra plan to deliver and demonstrate a self-driving Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle next year.
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Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services
Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.
By Karen Jowers
VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims
The employee was found to have authorized about 85,300 claims — 19 times the national average, and at an 84% error rate.
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Pentagon calling up 200 Guard troops to deploy to Oregon
A lawsuit filed by Oregon officials accuses the administration of exceeding its executive powers and basing its actions on a “wildly hyperbolic pretext.”
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Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department's history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should "move cautiously," one senator said.
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A bullet struck his heart at Pearl Harbor. His widow just returned it.
After 84 years, the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of sailor Dean Darrow was returned to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.
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DOD needs to shore up help for troops with gambling problems, GAO says
More clarity is needed to define who's responsible for certain steps to prevent and treat gambling disorder among troops, government auditors said.
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