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Trump pick to lead VA health care reopens fight over ‘choice’ for vets
John Bartrum, nominee to be VA Under Secretary for Health, said he wants more freedom for veterans to use medical care options outside the department.
US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike
The U.S. Defense Department said that it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.
Army promises to learn, improve oversight after recent tech failures
Among other things, the Army needs to better employ tech-savvy troops, said Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.
By Davis Winkie
Ex-Army couple avoids more prison time in child abuse case
John, formerly a major in the Army, and his wife Carolyn Jackson were sentenced in a child abuse case for the third time.
By David Porter, The Associated Press
Debate on ‘no first use’ of nukes mushrooms in Washington
Five years after President Barack Obama turned back from declaring a “no first use” as U.S. policy for nuclear weapons, opponents say the Biden administration is considering it too, and warn that it risks alienating allies.
By Joe Gould
Excerpt: Afghan interpreter shares dangers, challenges of job, in ‘Get the Terp Up Here’
Nasirullah “John” Safi was born under Taliban regime. Later, he risked his life as a combat interpreter and cultural advisor for U.S. military and civilians.
By Nasirullah "John" Safi
Reflections on trust from father of fallen Green Beret on 4th anniversary of deadly Niger ambush
“Trust” takes many forms.
By Henry Black
Next-gen ICBM survives defunding attempt in House
The House on Thursday rejected a measure targeting the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent program.
By Joe Gould
Army bomb techs field test new aerial drone
The drone will help soldiers check terrain and identify hazards.
By Todd South
House takes up progressive-led defense spending cuts this week
House progressives will have a few chances to hold down the defense budget this week, but it’s going to be an uphill fight.
By Joe Gould