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Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
Navy rescues crew from merchant vessel struck by Houthis in Red Sea
Sailors from the Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group airlifted the crew of a merchant vessel attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on Saturday.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Beth Sullivan
Navy faces most intense running sea battle since WWII with Houthis
Nearly every day, Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch missiles, drones or some other type of attack in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US-built Gaza pier’s latest challenge: Will UN continue aid delivery?
The U.S. military-built Gaza pier faces UN aid delivery decisions and will be detached again due to rough seas.
Navy helicopter evacuates mariner injured in Red Sea Houthi attack
The mariner was flown by a U.S. helicopter based on the USS Philippine Sea to another nearby ship for medical treatment.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press