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Agreement reached on new cost-sharing deal for US troop presence in South Korea
The State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said the deal includes a “negotiated increase” in Seoul’s share of the cost, but it provided no details.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
The USS Constitution, a soldier who killed Nazi tanks and his armored ride through Boston
Sailors from the USS Constitution and onlookers came outside to salute the Army veteran and the tank as it rolled down the street.
South Korea, US sign cost-sharing deal for American troops
South Korea and the United States struck a new deal Sunday that increases Seoul’s contribution for the cost of the American military presence on its soil, overcoming previous failed negotiations that caused worries about their decades-long alliance.
US, South Korea reach cost sharing agreement on troop presence
The previous agreement had expired in December; Trump had pushed for additional cost sharing.
By Tara Copp, AP
Lawmakers raise concerns over leadership of VA’s electronic medical records overhaul
Two top department officials have stepped down from the effort in recent days, prompting questions about the $10-billion project.
Trump is actually helping alliance, says former NATO parliament chief
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, talks to Defense News about South Korea, the U.S. president, NATO, Russia, Syria and more.
By Joe Gould
Poland offers up to $2 billion for a permanent US military presence
The move is likely to trigger a bellicose reaction by Russia, which has opposed various initiatives to expand U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe
Lyft is coming to Camp Pendleton, Fort Meade — and soon to a base near you
On-base Lyft users will be able to track their rides, just like anywhere else, on the familiar interface of Lyft’s mobile app.
By Jon Simkins
Bill could require Pentagon to report opioid prescription rates among TRICARE beneficiaries
Lawmakers say the Pentagon needs to ensure that opioid prescriptions are reported to state monitoring programs.
15 years later, Wounded Warrior Project still adding new members
Though major combat operations have ended overseas, the charity is seeing its membership numbers rise each month.
Operation Ride Home offers junior enlisted help with holiday travel costs
Troops near 13 Armed Forces YMCA locations can apply now.
By Kevin Lilley