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VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028
Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support.
House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
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Navy pledges almost $300 million for new housing on Guam
In May, an independent government watchdog released a report on subpar barracks conditions on Andersen Air Force Base.
Senate panel backs plans for $456 billion VA budget next year
The proposed appropriations package would push total VA spending about $400 billion for the first time.
Senators criticize CFPB for dropping action on troops’ overdraft fees
CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB terminated that mandate this month.
VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department
Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.
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Next-generation destroyers to pack more missiles, energy weapons
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.
Marines to field rifle-mounted smart scope to help counter drones
The tool is expected to get to troops in the coming months.
Former Marine reservist charged in Texas ICE facility shooting
Benjamin Hanil Song is accused of participating in the July Fourth assault near the Prairieland Detention Center, where attackers opened fire.
Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise
The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.
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Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing secrets on dating site
David Slater, who worked as a civilian Air Force employee, admitted to conspiring to transmit classified Russia-Ukraine war info on a foreign dating site.
What combat units and Little League teams have in common
Peel back the layers, and you’ll find more in common than you think — especially when it comes to the parents.
‘A new challenge’: Air Force vet becomes two-time living organ donor
Air Force veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is a two-time living organ donor after giving a kidney to a fellow veteran and part of her liver to another recipient.
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An ode to Dwight Schrute, The Office’s best squad leader
He'd rub people the wrong way in a real squad. But he'd also make sure you had water, ammo and a working red lens flashlight on the night of land nav.
Why Despicable Me’s Gru is just a warrant officer with better branding
If Gru wore a uniform, it wouldn’t have stars or stripes. It would have a coffee stain and rank that no one really understands.
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"Before I depart this land of the living, I'd love to feel the thunder of doom inside an Abrams MBT," he said.
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Problems persist with how services report extremism, DOD watchdog says
Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.
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7 downed airmen’s locations unknown days after Osprey crash near Japan
Several military and civilian search-and-rescue units are scouring the water and coastline around the island of Yakushima, Japan.
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Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier
Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.
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Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say
While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.
Japan suspends Osprey flights after fatal US aircraft crash
Tokyo has asked the U.S. military to ground all Ospreys operating in Japan except for those searching for the downed airmen.
By Tara Copp, AP