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On Memorial Day, Biden lauds fallen troops who ‘dared all, gave all’
The president called on Americans to ensure that their “sacrifice was not in vain.”
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Debt ceiling agreement locks in Biden’s proposed defense budget
The White House and House Republicans reached a debt ceiling agreement that increases the defense budget by 3.3% while cutting non-defense spending.
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Navy contractor jet was on fire before California crash, report says
Federal investigators say a Navy contractor’s aircraft caught fire before it crashed off the California coast earlier this month.
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Military prepares for disaster relief on Guam after massive typhoon
Airmen at Andersen AFB are working to reopen runways, while other military units are preparing to assist Guam residents.
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Defense secretary tells Naval Academy graduates they’re ready to serve
“Class of 2023, wherever your career takes you, remind the world of what you stand for," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
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Navy SEAL training plagued by pervasive problems, investigation shows
A nearly 200-page Navy report identified widespread failures in medical care, poor oversight and some candidates' use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote in Congress
A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package.
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Drones damage Moscow buildings in pre-dawn attack blamed on Ukraine
Russia's defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed.
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How stand-up comedy can heal the military-connected community
Stand-up comedy can help connect vets to other vets and bridge the divide between military and civilian populations.
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Army vet turned DC insider now a historic nominee for Veterans Affairs
VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher is in line to be the first woman confirmed to the department's second-highest post.
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‘Ghosts of Beirut’ spotlights decades-long CIA hunt for terror leader
The 25-year manhunt launched in the wake of the 1983 Beirut bombings form the basis of the four-part Showtime series “Ghosts of Beirut."
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Revolver of Confederacy’s Jefferson Davis fetches $470K at auction
A revolver worn by Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis on the day of his surrender fetched a pretty penny.
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Army bomb tech, three other troops dominate Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
A civilian chef didn't know what to do with the powdered eggs in round three.
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Credit union members must be participating in direct deposit, and must register for the program.
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Memorial Day help needed at Arlington after record flower donations
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Memorial Day is a time to mourn the nation’s fallen troops, but has also been about taking time off, since the 1860s.
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