Legislators rein in Iraq war authorizations but allow presidential use of National Guard. The House of Representatives approved a $893 billion defense authorization bill this week, sending the…
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President Signs Proclamation Honoring 13 Soldiers Killed in Abbey Gate Bombing
He hosted the Gold Star families at the White House earlier this week. President Donald Trump hosted the Gold Star families of the 13 U.S. soldiers who died…
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Coast Guard Commissions and Deploys Newest Icebreaker to Arctic Region
$25 billion for polar fleet expansion passed in recent reconciliation bill. President Donald Trump formally commissioned a new icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard last week, the first…
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Active-Duty Soldier Charged with Espionage and Export Violations
Fort Bliss service member accused of passing sensitive M1A2 Abrams data and hardware The Department of Justice announced the arrest of an active-duty U.S. Army soldier for allegedly…
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U.S., South Korea Annual Military Exercise Faces Unique Tensions
The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills have been a source of tension with North Korea. South Korea and the United States issued a joint statement announcing their annual…
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U.S. Army Honors Unarmed Soldiers Who Tackled Fort Stewart Shooter
The gunman was an active-duty sergeant with an upcoming DUI arraignment. The U.S. Army awarded medals to six soldiers who took down the gunman at Fort Stewart on…
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Officials report five soldiers were shot, gunman apprehended. U.S. Army installation Fort Stewart reported that a gunman shot five soldiers on Wednesday morning. The shooter was arrested within…
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VA Moves to Extend Caregiver Program for Veterans and Families
The proposed rule would maintain benefits for legacy participants while program updates are finalized. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced plans to propose a rule extending eligibility…
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Microsoft No Longer Allows China-Based Engineers to Aid Pentagon
Senator contacts the defense secretary regarding exposure via defense contractors or subcontractors. Microsoft has revised its cloud services practices to no longer allow China-based engineers to provide technical…
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NORAD Intercepts 11 Civilian Aircraft Violating July 4th No-Fly Zone
F-16 aircraft escorted aircraft away from President Trump’s New Jersey location over the holiday weekend. President Donald Trump spent the Fourth of July weekend in Bedminster, New Jersey,…
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