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Congress OKs new Arctic icebreakers for Coast Guard
Congress has passed a bill authorizing the addition of Coast Guard Polar Security Cutters for use as icebreakers.
'Like school in a third world country’: One year after Hurricane Maria, student vets in Puerto Rico overcome daily struggles
For a tight knit community of student veterans at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law, classes have started again and life has taken on a new normal. But for many of them, the devastation isn’t done taking its toll.
By Natalie Gross
Defense bill would curb Cabinet control of nuclear agency
The agency that supervises the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile would essentially lose direct Cabinet oversight under legislation that Congress is negotiating.
Commentary: Six months after Maria, we can’t forget about the veterans who call Puerto Rico home
A lawmaker and Iraq War veteran on why we must refocus on a veteran community in need.
By Rep. Brad Wenstrup
Troops who responded to hurricanes last year eligible for Humanitarian Service Medal
Service members who responded to locations hit by three major hurricanes last year for disaster relief are eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal.
Navy releases hurricane relief medal details
Thousands of sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are now eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal.
By Mark D. Faram
Trump’s hurricane relief request adds $1B to fix military facilities
The White House has asked Congress for $44 billion in additional relief for this year’s hurricanes.
By Joe Gould
Commentary: Airpower brings hope, relief to Puerto Rico
In the midst of chaos and destruction, the Air Force brought help and relief from the sky.
By Maj. Gen. Thomas Sharpy
Three-star: Puerto Rico is on the road to recovery, but still in emergency status
Puerto Rico is on the road to recovery but remains in an emergency situation, Lt. Gen. Jeff Buchanan, the commander of U.S. Army North, said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Hurricane relief efforts will delay Afghanistan deployments
Currently, there are nearly 11,000 active and guard troops and 80 tilt-rotor and rotary wing aircraft supporting relief efforts on Puerto Rico.
By Shawn Snow