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US troops, Afghan allies say executive orders endanger their families
They hoped to see their families escape the Taliban and settle in the United States. But two executive orders put those dreams on hold.
Coast Guard data breach impacts pay of 1,135 service members
The U.S. Coast Guard said it is working to expedite pay to impacted service members.
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This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima
Eighty years ago, Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.
Tricare snafus cause medical shortfalls for military families
Military families are struggling to get medical appointments as some health care providers drop Tricare beneficiaries due to lack of payment.
Corpsman receives medal for saving Marine from heat stroke
Hospital Corpsman Billy Bui said his sense of duty comes from his grandfather, who risked everything to help his family flee Vietnam.
USS Harry S. Truman collides with merchant vessel in Mediterranean
The collision “did not endanger” the carrier, as no injuries or flooding were reported, officials said.
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DOGE is getting lists of military’s probationary workers from Pentagon
It is not clear whether all probationary personnel will be let go — instead, some might be exempted due to the critical nature of their work.
Judge questions motives for Trump’s order banning transgender troops
District Judge Ana Reyes isn’t expected to rule on whether Trump’s order illegally discriminates against trans troops before early March.
Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wouldn’t accept any outcome from the talks since Kyiv didn’t take part.
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Under the directive, all service members who opt to return to the military will have to reenlist for at least two years.
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Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages
The Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines jet in January may not have had accurate altitude readings, investigators said.
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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
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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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North Korea calls its nukes ‘stark reality,’ criticizes G-7
North Korea’s foreign minister called the Group of Seven wealthy democracies a “tool for ensuring the U.S. hegemony” as she lambasted its latest meeting.
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Russia’s air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod
Russia’s military acknowledged that one of its warplanes accidentally bombed a Russian city about 25 miles east of the Russia-Ukraine border.
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Study IDs healthcare factors that lead to amputation among veterans
Peripheral artery disease is a leading cause of the approximately 185,000 lower extremity amputations in the U.S. each year.
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VA halts all new work on health records overhaul
Several sites were scheduled to begin using the new software later this year, but department leaders have now completely scrapped that timeline.
Navy dishes out awards for best culinary crews across the service
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US to start training Ukrainian troops on Abrams tanks within weeks
A separate shipment of refurbished M1A1 Abrams tanks is expected to reach Ukrainian battlefields by the end of the year.
What research shows about special education services for military kids
Two moms discuss results from a new survey of military families whose children need special education services on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
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Lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding veterans, retirees out of millions
A woman used her law firm to prey on retiree investors and “military veterans in desperate financial straits.”
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US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
The Pentagon is moving additional troops and equipment to Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti for the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP