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Final Marine Harrier pilots finish training, set to join last squadron
Both pilots will report to Marine Attack Squadron 223, also known as “the Bulldogs.”
By Zamone Perez
VA staff are completing more claims than ever but still falling behind
A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases.
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military ties
Adm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.
Record workload for VA in 2023 means more hiring in 2024
Department workers set new records in medical appointments, claims processing and veteran outreach in fiscal 2023.
F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production
The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.
US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floods
The Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.
By Zamone Perez
Total of overdue VA disability claims balloons to almost 300,000
The number of overdue cases hasn't been that high since 2014.
Marine’s adoption of Afghan orphan could be seen as abduction, US says
The U.S. government has warned a Virginia judge that allowing a U.S. Marine to keep an Afghan war orphan risks violating international law,
Need better drone defense? The US military may have an app for that.
The CARPE Dronvm application is funded by the Pentagon and developed by the Mitre Corporation. It underwent testing earlier this month.
West Point grad writes emotional letter to his Plebe self
“If there’s one thing I hope you’d do differently, it’s spend less time caring about school.”
By Sarah Sicard
No change in Russian military’s conduct in the Mediterranean
A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships in the eastern Mediterranean.
By Menelaos Hadjicostis