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Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protections
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.
More US ships head toward Israel and 2,000 troops on heightened alert
On Tuesday, more ships and forces were heading toward Israel, and other troops in the U.S. were preparing to deploy if called on.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Israel-Hamas war reveals challenges to US pullback in Middle East
Defense analysts say the U.S. may face challenges in extracting American forces from the region in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel.
Gear epicenter aims efforts at brigades, loitering munitions and kit
Senior NCO training teams now analyze operational kit and provide new equipment training to units.
By Todd South
Ukraine targets a key Crimea city a day after striking Russia fleet HQ
Crimea has served as the key hub supporting Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Opinion
Why improve Ukraine’s deep-strike capability?
Some NATO members have decided that providing deep-strike weaponry is important for Ukraine’s defense and worth any risk of escalation.
By John Hoehn, Hunter Stoll and William Courtney
Bill to protect veterans’ gun rights prompts heated debate in House
Republicans say reforms are needed to restore faith in VA systems. Democrats say the changes could cost lives.
Investigation launched into Syria strike that may have killed civilian
U.S. Central Command launched an investigation into a May 3 drone strike in Syria that may have killed a civilian.
How soon is too soon? ‘Six Days in Fallujah’ out 18 years after battle
A controversial first-person shooter based on an actual battle and featuring real-life Marines in the game is now available to play on PC.
By Matt Sampson
Troops injured in Syria attack in stable condition or returned to duty
The casualties follow two attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed groups last week.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould