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Scorned by Trump, Canadian shipbuilders flash their icebreaker skills
"What we are trying to do is be a contributor to our neighbors and help them,” one Canadian shipbuilding executive said.
Suspected Abbey Gate bombing planner in custody, Trump says
A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American troops will appear Wednesday in federal court in the U.S.
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Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding
The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."
Nonprofit denies media access to major military medical conference
The decision to bar media from AMSUS' conference "was at the request of speakers who want to be able to speak without attribution," AMSUS personnel said.
Museum exhibit controversy reignites airman’s Medal of Honor dispute
A museum honoring Medal of Honor recipients is set to open later this month, but the project is already dogged amid an apparent snub to one airman.
Hegseth returns Army base to Fort Benning in second naming reversal
The Moore family, after which the post had been renamed in 2023, reacted to the news with anger and dismay.
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VA to speed up health records system rollout, with new sites this year
A previous plan to deploy the controversial health records system to more VA hospitals in mid-2026 was short-sighted and slow, the new VA secretary said.
‘Golden Dome’ success will require national buy-in, official says
Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein said the biggest challenge with President Trump's Golden Dome will be organizational collaboration.
What troops need to know about Basic Allowance for Housing in 2025
The military’s housing stipend, known as the Basic Allowance for Housing, increased by an average of 5.4% per person in January 2025.
What service members need to know about retirement pay in 2025
Discover the latest developments in retirement pay for 2025.
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VA secretary insists massive staff cuts needed to refocus department
Secretary Doug Collins confirmed leaders are looking at trimming 80,000 workers to slim down the growing VA bureaucracy.
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VA Secretary Doug Collins discusses looming department staff cuts
The VA secretary confirmed plans to slash his department’s workforce by roughly 80,000 jobs in coming months, saying the moves are needed to reform the agency.
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Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Learn about the latest life insurance changes and more as part of Military Times' 2025 Pay and Benefits Guide.
By Karen Jowers
Scorned by Trump, Canadian shipbuilders flash their icebreaker skills
"What we are trying to do is be a contributor to our neighbors and help them,” one Canadian shipbuilding executive said.
Vets are speaking out on Trump administration’s plans to cut VA budget
A handful of veterans speaking to The Associated Press are divided over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Everything troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2025
Tax deadlines are closing in fast. Here's everything military families need to know this season.
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Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoining
About 650 Marines and soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine have so far expressed interest in rejoining.
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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 VA employees, memo says
An internal memo instructs top-level Veterans Affairs staff to prepare for an agency-wide reorganization in August.
Trump administration pauses flow of intelligence to Ukraine
U.S. officials said the pause may be lifted when Ukrainian officials show they're serious about pursuing an end to the war on Trump's terms.
What troops and retirees need to know about Tricare in 2025
The 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries have seen various changes in the Department of Defense health care program.
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What troops need to know about commissaries and exchanges in 2025
Two benefits that continue to help those in the military community stretch their dollars are commissaries and exchanges.
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What troops need to know about spouse and family support in 2025
Military families have many of the same needs as civilians, but some are exacerbated by frequent moves and deployments that come with the job.
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