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Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving Tuesday
The relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.
By Karen Jowers
What I’m learning as I transition out of the Army
In the first of a series of essays, Sgt. 1st Class Leah Kilpatrick shares her experiences as she transitions out of the Army.
By Leah Kilpatrick
Pentagon replacing HIMARS launcher and rocket stocks sent to Ukraine
The U.S. military in recent weeks took contracting actions favoring Lockheed Martin worth $179 million.
By Joe Gould
New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
‘Extraordinary circumstances’ facing hungry military families
Congress and the Defense Department can take action to help bring relief to struggling military families and service members experiencing food insecurity.
By Abby J. Leibman and Retired Maj. Gen. John Ferrari
Absentee voting: Here’s what military and their families need to know
Find out about states' deadlines for registering to vote, and other requirements to make sure your vote is counted.
By Karen Jowers
Military families suffering from higher costs? Here’s some relief.
Here are some ongoing efforts to ease the effects of inflation for service members and families.
By Karen Jowers
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 poised to bite into Russia’s global defense market share
A senior U.S. State Department official said Thursday that a massive Ukraine aid package ― which contains $4 billion in grants for allies to buy American-made military hardware ― is partly aimed at eroding Russia’s share of the global defense market.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon denies US intelligence is targeting Russian generals in Ukraine
A Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. does not provide locations of senior Russian military officials to partners in Ukraine.
AeroVironment wins $20M contract for hand-launched drone for Ukraine
The Defense Department has awarded the first contract of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative’s $300 million budget for this year, a $19.7 million deal with AeroVironment for a small, hand-launched surveillance drone called the RQ-20 Puma AE.
By Joe Gould