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Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
US to send Ukraine largest package yet, worth $3.75 billion
The newest U.S. aid package for Ukraine includes Bradley vehicles and $907 million in foreign military financing.
Time running out for Pentagon nominees
A slate of Pentagon nominations may not advance this year amid Capitol Hill opposition. And if they don't, the process restarts.
Biden: Ukraine aid will keep flowing, even through a GOP-led House
President Joe Biden says he expects U.S. aid for Ukraine’s fight against Russia to continue to flow whatever the still-undecided outcome of the midterms.
Brigade commanders face tougher tests during combat training rotations
An increased focus on realistic large-scale combat training will challenge commanders at every level.
By Todd South
Biden pick for Pentagon acquisitions role vows to cut weapons system costs
The Pentagon is struggling to control costs associated with sustaining its weapons systems. For the Lockheed Martin-made F-35 jet, sustainment costs are on track to become so expensive that the Air Force will either have to cut its planned buy or flying hours, the the Government Accountability Office found.
By Joe Gould
Army advisers join rescue efforts after plane crash in Mogadishu
The three soldiers from Maneuver Advisor Team 2231 and their Somalian trainees jumped into action when the plane crashed.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Blinken warns Russia ahead of talks on Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Friday that the west is ready to respond “forcefully” if Russia steps up its aggression.
By Joe Gould
Day 1 of outspoken Marine’s trial brings guilty plea and political sideshow
“I am being held accountable for my actions," Scheller said. "The general officers should be held accountable for their failures."
By Davis Winkie
Utah Marine killed in Afghanistan bombing honored at vigil
"He was disciplined, determined and knew his calling."
‘No longer walking on the face of the earth’: 2 ISIS-K killed in drone strike, Pentagon now says
Biden authorized the drone strike and it was ordered by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press