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Pentagon IDs soldier who died in non-combat incident in Qatar
The Pentagon announced the non-combat related death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
Biden to call for more support for homeless vets in State of the Union
Expanding services for veterans facing mental health and financial problems will also be key features of the upcoming presidential budget request.
VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.
Veteran status will be considered in deportation cases, new ICE directive says
Immigration agents are now required, on paper, to include military service in deportation files.
Colombia seeks Abrams tanks amid new ally status with US
The country’s increased focus upgrading and diversifying its conventional capabilities comes after decades of prioritizing equipment and training to fight terrorism, insurgencies and drug trafficking.
By José Higuera
Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe
As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.
Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.
By Joe Gould
Defense Department to expand gun safety efforts in an attempt to reduce military suicides
The move follows similar efforts on firearms storage and safety by other federal agencies.
Armor crews fire new barricade-busting tank round
The 120mm XM1147 AMP will replace four legacy tank rounds.
By Todd South
Iraq AUMF repeal vote delayed until mid-July
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to take up a bipartisan measure to repeal the 2002 and 1991 war authorizations for Iraq in mid-July.
By Joe Gould