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Military takeover of New Mexico borderlands challenged in court
The lawsuit argues that the government unlawfully expanded the scope and duration of its “national defense area” designation.
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Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog
During a review period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, the VA made at least one error in 17,900 cases regarding disability decisions.
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US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.
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Salaries, food and sumo wrestling suits: What I learned paying the bills for war
From Vietnam to Iraq, “I had a bird’s-eye view on how money and war are inextricably linked,” this Air Force veteran reflects in The War Horse.
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US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China
The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China’s missile arsenal.
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‘Jaws of hell’: A B-24 crew’s capture, survival after WWII air raid
In his new book, Adam Makos writes about how an American B-24 bomber crew was saved by a Romanian princess following the deadly Ploesti Raid in WWII.
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Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
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The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools
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Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
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The Military Spouse Commission: viable solution or classic bureaucratic dog-and-pony show?
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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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Airmen can’t get enough of new, warlike basic training, leaders say
Six months after the Air Force launched a tougher, more combat-centric training program, airmen and prospective instructors are clamoring to get involved.
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General Atomics delivers FQ-42 Vengeance to Nevada air base
Creech Air Force Base received a new FQ-42 Vengeance aircraft on Friday, with the jet to continue regular test and evaluation operations.
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Air Force on track to graduate 1,500 new pilots this fiscal year
The U.S. Air Force is set to graduate 1,500 new pilots in fiscal 2026, following the start of a new training model meant to fill a 2,407-pilot shortfall.
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USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Guam as deployment enters 10th month
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Guam for a brief logistics stop, marking 10 months at sea.
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Air Force major who called for Trump’s impeachment requests special court-martial
Maj. Jason Watson’s defense said his case bears resemblance to a 2021 Marine Corps one, arguing it too should be referred to a special court-martial.
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The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.
The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors’ plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.
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US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.
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Army wants cheaper base buildings with shorter lifespans, memo shows
The Army is throwing its weight behind new and emerging construction methods to cut building costs by 30%, according to a recent memo.
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Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board
The newly established Homeland Defense Board aims to fill a gap Pentagon leaders see in providing military guidance to homeland security missions.
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Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”
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Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males
The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.
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Soldier identified following rollover crash at Fort Hood
Pfc. Ethan Brewer was killed and another soldier wounded on Monday during a training exercise at Fort Hood.