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More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA health care
Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals.
‘Vampire’ to transform Ukraine pickups into deadly missile launchers
The L3Harris-made Vampire will be included in the nearly $3 billion in aid announced Wednesday.
US sending Ukraine new $1 billion arms package amid grinding Donbas fight
The U.S. will send Ukraine another $1 billion in weapons to fight Russia, including Harpoon anti-ship launchers for the first time from the U.S., and more ammunition for high-tech, medium-range rocket launchers, the Biden administration announced Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
US will send HIMARS precision rockets to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Wednesday it will send Ukraine a $700 million in new military aid that includes high-tech, medium-range rocket systems, a critical weapon that Ukrainian leaders have been pleading for as they struggle to stall Russian progress in the Donbas region.
By Joe Gould
Why the US should fight Russia, China in the ‘gray zone’
Time for Washington to get more active in the 'gray zone,' especially cyber and information warfare, according to the Atlantic Council.
They jumped into Normandy or ran into enemy fire. Here are the heroes and leaders we lost in 2021.
From former secretaries of state to Medal of Honor recipients, a look back at the legacies they leave behind.
By Jessica Edwards
Family, friends gather to honor trailblazer Colin Powell
Powell died Oct. 18 of complications from COVID-19 at age 84.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Terrorist groups in Afghanistan could launch international strikes within six months, officials warn
Defense officials say the threat demands vigilance from American forces, including counter-terrorism strikes in the country.
This week in Congress: More unanswered questions on the Afghanistan exit
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 25, 2021.
Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5
A memorial service for Colin L. Powell, the retired Army general and former secretary of state who died on Monday, will be held Nov. 5 at Washington National Cathedral.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press