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US soldier arrested in UK for suspected ‘espionage’ for Russia

A senior U.S. soldier was arrested in Britain on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence, British police said on Tuesday.

Groceries, gas, a ‘Grand Slam’: here are your Veterans Day discounts

Check out the free or discounted food, attractions, services and products available to veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday.
Hegseth denounces ‘farce’ impeachment in first briefing since May

Hegseth argued the impeachment articles brought forth Monday were a politically motivated “farce” directed at service members.

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House maneuver clears path for vote on Major Richard Star Act

If lawmakers do not enact the measure before the 119th Congress ends, supporters will have to pursue it again in the next congressional session.
Unite for Veterans Coalition to rally in DC for fair elections, Hegseth impeachment

The Veterans Day rally will highlight a range of issues, from the protection of democratic norms to National Guard deployments and the Iran war.
US Army feeds culinary soldiers new job title

Formerly known as culinary specialists, a soldier with the 92G occupation identifier will henceforth be known as a “tactical field feeding specialist.”
US, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivot

Hundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere.

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Hegseth to cut civilians from military service colleges, wants focus on ‘victory’

Hegseth ordered an overhaul of higher military service colleges today, releasing a memorandum listing 33 directives that he stated would be effective immediately.

Army shutters ranges on sacred Hawaiian land, scaling back land it leases on the island

More than 20 years after the last live-fire exercise, the Army has shuttered some of its Hawaii training grounds.
Check out new costs for military families as Tricare open season starts

Generally, beneficiaries paying out-of-pocket for healthcare under Tricare in 2026 will pay extra in 2027, according to new fee schedules.
Final 8 sailors identified from 1945 USS Indianapolis sinking

Eighty-one years after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the last eight men whose fates remained unclear on that catastrophic evening have been identified.

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October surge in hiring lowers veterans’ unemployment to 2.7%

The jobless rate for veterans fell to a stunning 2.7% in October as employers added 165,000 hires.

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Shield AI to acquire radar maker Echodyne to bust drones
Percentage of veterans serving in incoming congressional class drops to 15%

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Military moves to issue medical disqualifications earlier in the recruitment process

The military will prescreen prospective recruits for 28 medical conditions that are highly unlikely to receive enlistment waivers.

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Military spouses head to the Hill, push for removal of barriers to small businesses to boost retention

Advocates aim to introduce the Military Spouse Small Business Recognition Act, arguing it could improve access to capital, national security and retention.

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6 months ago
Army aviator who hid behind dating profile alias convicted of rape

Warrant Officer Dawson Van Manen was sentenced to 31 years in prison after a military jury convicted him of rape.

By
Eve Sampson

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A small town in Germany braces for end to decades of life with US troops

A picturesque Bavarian town has hosted U.S. forces since the end of WWII and could bear the brunt of the U.S. military’s withdrawal from Germany.

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6 months ago
Commissaries reverse decision to charge for single-use bags

The decision came only one month after the bag fees went into effect.

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Nikki Wentling

6 months ago
Life or death centered around a canteen for this AEF soldier

While under a hail of machine gun fire, William Sawelson crawled through the mud to deliver water to a wounded soldier.

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Jon Guttman

6 months ago
Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase

Within the Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.

By
Daniel Terrill

6 months ago
Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions

The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.

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Hope Hodge Seck

6 months ago
Refusing evacuation, this Marine packed dirt into his wound and continued to fight

The patch of contested real estate known as the Battle of Getlin’s Corner is also remembered for an officer who stood out in a field full of valor.

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Defense Department proposes splitting military health system budget

The Defense Department wants to split its funding for the military health system to protect military facilities and care.

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Patricia Kime

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As US eyes smaller military footprint in Europe, new unit trains for drone warfare

The U.S. Army is standing up a new unit in Germany to train personnel on drone warfare, even as the Pentagon looks to scale down troop numbers there.

By
Eve Sampson

6 months ago
US Army fires Tomahawk missile from new Typhon launcher during Philippines drill

“The missile was very precise. Let’s say if you want to hit a window from a far distance, it lands directly into that window,” a military official said.

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Leilani Chavez

6 months ago

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