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US Pacific admiral: Ties with Japan key to regional security
The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander and the Japanese defense minister said close cooperation between their naval forces is more important than ever amid rising tensions over China, North Korea and Russia.
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The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.
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House defense bill calls for US-built ships to modernize strategic sealift fleet
After neglecting strategic sealift for too long, some in Congress are trying a new approach to get the Navy and the Maritime Administration to invest in new US-made ships.
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Police suspect a Navy chief killed a petty officer before turning the gun on himself
Police continue to investigate the June 5 incident.
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Navy reservist said he stormed Capitol with Proud Boys
A Navy Reserve sailor told an undercover FBI agent that he stormed the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities said in court records unsealed on Thursday.
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Troops would get $90 monthly bonuses to counter inflation in House plan
A separate plan to pay all troops at least $15 an hour failed to gain enough support among lawmakers.
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Major veterans toxic exposure legislation delayed again, but lawmakers insist it’s not defeat
Officials are optimistic the sweeping veterans bill will be finalized by Congress sometime next month.
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He liked the pro-America, pro-constitution vibe. But he liked the rage, too.
Extremist groups are shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.
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President Biden honors Wounded Warriors at soldier ride
President Joe Biden welcomed members of the Wounded Warrior Project to the White House for the group's annual solider ride.
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Largest budget in VA history gets backing from House appropriators
Lawmakers also plan to reclassify some VA spending to make it easier to balance future budgets.
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Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities
Advocates say racial inequality in access to veterans benefits can upend the lives of Black people who proudly served their country.
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View the 2022 winners and sign-up to watch the live stream of the awards ceremony on July 12th.
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The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Air Force makes the world’s saddest PB&J sandwich
Bread? Where we're going, you don't need bread.
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This angry critic gave ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just half a star
Not everyone is a fan of "Top Gun: Maverick."
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Your veteran dad deserves better than a bathrobe.
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Iwo Jima CO took his 700-man crew for a ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ movie night, popcorn included
Capt. Judd Krier took almost his entire crew of 700 shipmates to the movie last month.
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