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US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis
Fiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.
By Jen Judson
US Army leaning into launched effects for modernized battlefield
The Army is rapidly pursuing launched effects to deliver surveillance, reconnaissance, targeting, network and lethal capabilities to a modern force.
By Jen Judson
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.
Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support
Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.
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.
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
National Guard helicopter crashes at Texas-Mexico border, killing 3
Two soldiers and one Border Patrol agent were killed in the crash, according to the military.
By Davis Winkie
Army to fund Black Hawk upgrades using budget from canceled helicopter
The future attack recon aircraft cancellation was not a waste, Army leaders stressed to lawmakers March 6 while detailing tech transfers to other programs.
By Jen Judson
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fix
The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
National Guard orders aviation safety pause after Apache crashes
After two crashes in two weeks, the Army National Guard is grounding its pilots to review safety policies and procedures.
By Davis Winkie
8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the Arctic
The exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.
By Todd South