Oops! Army training mislabeled nonprofits as terror groups for yearsThousands of soldiers received training that incorrectly labeled animal rights and anti-abortion nonprofits as terrorist groups.
Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.
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VeteransVA to resume collecting pharmacy co-pays for thousands of vetsCo-payments for outpatient pharmacy services have been paused for several years at some locations.
Report: Vets wait decades for help on military toxic exposure issuesAdvocates are pushing for reforms after finding that vets average a three-decade wait for full help with toxic exposure conditions.
Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.
OpinionHow the VA could fix its $15 billion budget shortfallInsurance subvention is complicated, but it could help alleviate the VA's massive budget deficit, former VA Secretary David Shulkin argues.
China says it tailed a US military plane through the Taiwan StraitThe U.S. aircraft was a P-8A Poseidon patrol and reconnaissance plane, according to the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unisThe Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREsThe gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.By Riley Ceder and Jon Simkins
A personal account of a paratrooper who jumped into Normandy on D-DayLt. Col. Gerhard Bolland, an 82nd Airborne Division officer, described what it was really like to parachute during the invasion of Normandy.
Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouseA Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
Nukes in space? What’s next in the orbital domain | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.14.24Top commanders from the Space Force and Air Force look at the future of battle above the earth. Plus: troops trick drones with cheap tech.
OpinionTalk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threatDetails of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the author of this op-ed argues.By Cameron McMillan and Bradley Bowman3 days ago
New Navy contracts boost battle command, electronic warfare potentialThe new contracts will advance or replace existing systems on Navy aircraft.By Todd South3 days ago
These Army units are headed to the Middle East and Europe this winterThe deployment announcements include aviation, armor and sustainment brigade deployments.By Todd South3 days ago
Transportation Command nominee promises review of Gaza pier missionThe three-month effort to deliver aid to Gaza included more than 1,000 U.S. servicemembers.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
China says it tailed a US military plane through the Taiwan StraitThe U.S. aircraft was a P-8A Poseidon patrol and reconnaissance plane, according to the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command.3 days ago
82nd Airborne paratrooper’s training death under investigationPfc. Matthew Perez died as a result of injuries sustained while training at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.By Todd South4 days ago
Military influencers could help fight disinformation, experts argueMilitary influencers could build support for U.S. troops and protect against enemy disinformation attempts to undermine the DOD, a RAND report says.By Nikki Wentling4 days ago
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.By Todd South4 days ago
US military completes withdrawal from NigerThe U.S. handed over its last military bases in Niger to local authorities last month, but about two dozen American soldiers had remained in Niger.4 days ago
Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.By Hope Hodge Seck4 days ago
This week in Congress: Lawmakers rush to pass VA funding Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-endThe Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 days ago
OpinionAmerica’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced techThe U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.By Mark T. Esper7 days ago
US, Iraqi forces kill top Islamic State commander in joint operationSeven U.S. troops were injured in the raid targeting suspected IS militants in Iraq's western desert.7 days ago
New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costsThe military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.By Karen Jowers7 days ago
US Army division runs cybersecurity for a far-away brigadeThe 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.By Todd South7 days ago