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Pentagon ‘greenlit’ permanent presence of US troops in Poland, official says
The Pentagon “greenlit” the permanent presence of U.S. troops in Poland, with the final decision to be made by the White House in early December, Poland’s defense minister said.
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House passes sweeping veterans benefits bill with polarizing tactic
The package includes more than 60 provisions, but its most contentious measure would change how the VA rates sleep apnea and tinnitus.
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Army formally activates public affairs school
The Army formally activated its U.S. Army Public Affairs School, a milestone toward the goal of continuously upgrading strategic military communications.
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Tomb of Unknown Soldier guard granted medal after reprimanding Hegseth at site
Hegseth granted the Joint Service Commendation Medal to Specialist Thomas Iglesias after the soldier chastised the secretary and his group for their behavior at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Guard appears to rebuke Hegseth’s delegation at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The U.S. Army sentinel moved toward the group and, from a distance, shouted toward them: “All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times.”
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Inside Warhound’s plan to engineer a better military working dog
The company plans to clone top-performing dogs, edit genes associated with health problems and introduce standardized training to puppies as young as two weeks old.
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House Republicans sidestep effort to impeach Hegseth
In a 211 to 204 vote, House Republicans sent proposed impeachment articles against Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, quashing the effort.
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AUSA Annual 2026 Coverage
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2025 PCS Guide
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2025 Benefits Guide
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US Army names officer held on ‘allegations of espionage’
Lt. Col. Brandon Carroll Tyner has been identified as the U.S. soldier arrested earlier this week in the UK for reportedly assisting Russian intelligence.
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Democrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
The measures call for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on weapons technology development.
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Trump claims arch at Arlington National Cemetery would honor military personnel, veterans
During his Veterans Day speech Wednesday, Trump said an arch he plans to build at the cemetery’s entrance would honor those who served.
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50 years later, Vietnam veterans deserve their homecoming
“I have long believed that we can never do enough to honor the men and women who have served our country. But we can always do a little more,” writes Gary Sinise.
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WWII submarine vet ruled in landmark case that led to Agent Orange exposure settlement
A submariner in WWII presided over the 1984 class action suit brought by Vietnam veterans seeking compensation from the defoliant Agent Orange.
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Inside MSI’s Next Generation of Counter-Drone Defense
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US Army queries industry’s ability to build 21,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles
The U.S. Army published a market survey Monday in an effort to learn whether the defense industrial base could deliver 9,000 ISV-9s and about 12,000 ISV-Us.
ByMichael Peck
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US Army looks to high-flying balloons to help see, strike along front lines with China
Amid renewed interest in high-altitude balloons, soldiers are looking to them to extend their reach along the first island chain.
ByChristopher Woody
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Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, famously captured by ‘Band of Brothers,’ deliberately set ablaze
A 33-year-old German citizen was arrested over the weekend after a fire tore through one of the last architectural relics of Nazism.
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Pentagon cautions personnel against betting using insider information
Hostile foreign intelligence services can track bets made by U.S. military personnel on prediction markets to anticipate American movements, targets and timing, Hegseth warned.
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US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.
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Pentagon AI oversight office struggles to keep pace with department’s ambitions, GAO finds
The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.
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US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape
A U.S. Army air defense unit has been “earmarked” for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.
ByHope Hodge Seck
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Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say
Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively and defensively with those threats.
ByReuters
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National Guard member expected to recover from Southeast DC shooting
A National Guardsman and a suspect are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during a shooting in Southeast, D.C., late Sunday night.
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Judges close part of ICC Afghanistan investigations that could look at US troops
The International Criminal Court will close investigations into Afghanistan that previously looked at alleged crimes by U.S. troops and focus only on actions of the Taliban.
ByStephanie van den Berg, Reuters
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Democrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
The measures call for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on weapons technology development.
ByEllen Ioanes
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Trump claims arch at Arlington National Cemetery would honor military personnel, veterans
During his Veterans Day speech Wednesday, Trump said an arch he plans to build at the cemetery’s entrance would honor those who served.
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