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Former Marine captain’s Syrian detention reaches 11th year
Syrian officials were willing to share proof of life information as recently as 2020, reporting indicates.
By Todd South
How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages
The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.
An Afghan interpreter saved my life — now we must return the favor
"These people are beyond deserving to resettle in the U.S. They’ve scarified more for this country than most people I know."
By Joseph Dietzel
Nearly 9% boost for defense spending next year under new Senate plan
But Senate Republicans say the total still isn't enough to cover military needs.
5 officers censured for 2020 amphibious vehicle sinking that killed 8 Marines, 1 sailor
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the punishment stemmed from the five officers’ “inadequate leadership and execution of their oversight duties."
By Todd South
You’re leaving the military. Should you pursue your passion or just find a job?
Dream job or something to pay the bills? How to find work after the military.
Defense industry frets as funding talks crawl
Despite repeated warnings from lawmakers and uniformed Pentagon leaders that a full-year continuing resolution will hurt national security, some in the defense industry are still worried that budgetary route is a possibility.
By Joe Gould
Money for Afghan refugees but not military pay boost in latest federal budget plan
The budget plan would avoid a partial government shutdown set for Friday night.
Senate appropriators back 5 percent boost in defense spending for FY22
The plan is about $24 billion more than the White House request, but is in line with spending totals backed by conservatives and moderate Democrats in Congress.
Journalist Joe Galloway, chronicler of Vietnam War, dies
Joseph L. Galloway was best known for his book, "We Were Soldiers Once ... And Young,” which was made into a Hollywood movie.
US Senate votes down $50B defense infrastructure boost
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected a Republican proposal to add $50 billion in defense infrastructure spending to Democrats’ budget resolution.
By Joe Gould