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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.
Plan to erase $4B in ITT student loans won’t restore GI Bill benefits
More than 200,000 students who attended the school will see loans forgiven, but veterans won't get their education benefits back.
‘The clutch isn’t engaged yet’: Lockheed posts slow sales amid supply chain woes
Lockheed Martin’s chief executive said Tuesday the U.S. and its allies are “changing gears” toward increased defense spending that will boost the company’s future sales ― but it will take time.
By Joe Gould
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.
Feds threaten big fines against for-profits schools that dupe troops, veterans
Federal Trade Commission officials said they have seen an increase in education complaints related to unfair recruiting practices.
Scam targeting GI Bill students nets Texas man 19 years in prison
Ready Retail was raided by the FBI in September 2017.
Study criticizes post-9/11 reliance on war-zone contractors
Up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors, a new study found.
Free new wedding gowns? Check out this program for the military
Military-connected brides-to-be can apply to Operation Deploy Your Dress before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time June 18 for a free gown of your choice.
By Karen Jowers
A year without combat deaths: This Memorial Day, military fatalities overseas were the fewest since 9/11
18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.
By Harm Venhuizen