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‘Cool Birds’: Afghan general describes awe of first F-35 encounter
An Afghan National Army general recalls an F-35 airstrike in Afghanistan that left a lasting impression on Afghan troops.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Overseas cost of living allowance decreases coming back in May
Decreases have been on pause for the past three months.
Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowance
New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.
By Karen Jowers
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report
The report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.
US, China lead list of top defense spenders in 2021
The top five spenders accounted for 62 percent of the world’s total military expenditures.
‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
Biggest military pay raise in 20 years may be boosted even more because of inflation worries
The White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.
Lawmakers move to guarantee cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits
Legislation would promise veterans get the same increase as Social Security recipients later this year.
Texas Guard’s border mission nearly out of cash, top general says
The cost for Operation Lone Star, which has deployed 10,000 service members, has ballooned to more than $2 billion a year.
Federal retirees to see record high cost-of-living increase for Social Security
The cost of living increase will fully benefit retirees under the Civil Service Retirement System, but have a lesser impact on Federal Employee Retirement System recipients.
By Jessie Bur
Lockheed nabs F-35 sustainment contract worth up to $6.6B
The cost per flying hour is set to decrease by 8 percent over the contract period, the Pentagon stated.
By Valerie Insinna