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White House taps Global Strike head as next Air Force vice chief

Jul 18th: The last Air Force vice chief, Gen. Jim Slife, was fired by President Trump in February without explanation as part of a broader purge of military leaders. Read more ▸

VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028

Jul 18th: Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support. Read more ▸

Fort Leonard Wood soldier faces court-martial in soldier’s death

Jul 18th: The victim's body was found in a dumpster near a barracks building. Read more ▸

How WWII brought about the normalization of tattoos

Jul 18th: Finding an ink-free service member is infinitely more rare than the alternative, but that is a relatively new phenomenon. Read more ▸

House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year

Jul 18th: Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026. Read more ▸

VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department

Jul 18th: Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting. Read more ▸

Navy pledges almost $300 million for new housing on Guam

Jul 17th: In May, an independent government watchdog released a report on subpar barracks conditions on Andersen Air Force Base. Read more ▸

Navy responds to congressional inquiry into sailor’s death

Jul 17th: Lawmakers sent a letter to the Navy voicing concerns about the service's handling of an investigation into the disappearance of sailor Angelina Resendiz. Read more ▸

Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next year

Jul 17th: The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time. Read more ▸

Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees

Jul 17th: CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB terminated that mandate this month. Read more ▸

Next-generation destroyers to pack more missiles, energy weapons

Jul 17th: The Navy is requesting $133.5 million to research and develop the new destroyer in fiscal 2026, with the goal of procuring the first in the early 2030s. Read more ▸

Marines to field rifle-mounted smart scope to help counter drones

Jul 17th: The tool is expected to get to troops in the coming months. Read more ▸

Veteran and US citizen arrested by ICE warns it could happen to anyone

Jul 17th: The Army vet was arriving at work when federal agents surrounded his car, broke his window, pepper sprayed him, dragged him out and arrested him, he said. Read more ▸

Harvard to launch new service fellowship for veterans, federal workers

Jul 17th: The American Service Fellowship will provide 50 students with free tuition for a one-year master's degree program. Read more ▸

Top NATO commander rushing to deliver fresh Patriots to Ukraine

Jul 17th: NATO's supreme allied commander is working to deliver Patriot air and missile defense systems to Ukraine along with other capabilities. Read more ▸

New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Jul 16th: Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments. Read more ▸

Former Marine reservist charged in Texas ICE facility shooting

Jul 16th: Benjamin Hanil Song is accused of participating in the July Fourth assault near the Prairieland Detention Center, where attackers opened fire. Read more ▸

Will RFK Jr.’s push for psychedelics help or hurt the emerging field?

Jul 16th: Veterans groups are among those seeking to access the drug ibogaine and other psychedelics to treat PTSD, opioid addiction and other conditions. Read more ▸

US to build fast boat base near South China Sea

Jul 16th: The move comes as Chinese and Philippine vessels have clashed in increasingly hostile interactions in the region. Read more ▸

25th ID converts cannon artillery to rockets in its push to transform

Jul 16th: Soldiers will receive 16 High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems, replacing much of the division's cannon artillery. Read more ▸

House panel advances DOD policy bill with sweeping acquisition reforms

Jul 15th: Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have now approved their initial drafts of the annual defense authorization bill. Read more ▸

Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

Jul 15th: The 2,000 National Guardsmen account for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over Trump's immigration crackdown. Read more ▸

Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons

Jul 15th: Trump on Tuesday offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with steep tariffs. Read more ▸

Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office

Jul 15th: Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama. Read more ▸

Pope Leo XIV is the son of a D-Day veteran

Jul 15th: The first American to ever be elected pope is the son of D-Day veteran. Read more ▸

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