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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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Navy bringing free concerts to 50 installations
The Navy is bringing free live entertainment to 50 installations, including performances from Teddy Swims and Shaquille O’Neal.
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Russia frees former US Marine from detention
Russia freed a former U.S. Marine on Tuesday who had been jailed since 2022.
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Colby pushes back on dwindling stockpile reports amid Southeast Asia tour
A senior Pentagon official pushed back against reports that the U.S. military’s stockpiles and capabilities are strained following Operation Epic Fury.
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Transportation secretary working on telecom issues after close call involving Marine One
The Transportation Secretary said he’s working to fix telecom issues after Marine One carrying President Trump came too close to a passenger jet.
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Pentagon gives industry 21 days to submit plans for ‘significantly faster’ weapons production
In a recent memo, the Pentagon pushed defense companies to accelerate production and delivery of critical weapons.
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Lockheed Martin launches modular missile tech with dedicated ‘storefront’
Lockheed Martin on Monday announced the launch of Strigo, a new line of modular missile and sensor hardware.
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Navy restricts process for anonymously reporting harassment and discrimination
Service members anonymously reporting incidents of harassment will no longer have them processed as a Military Equal Opportunity complaint.
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DOGE said it saved $1.7 billion by terminating a military health IT contract. GAO found the contract was never terminated.
DOGE reported $1.76 billion in savings from terminating a contract, but GAO found that the contract was never terminated and no funds were deobligated.
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USS Thomas Hudner returns home from Operation Epic Fury, Southern Spear deployments
The USS Thomas Hudner launched Tomahawk land attack missiles during Operation Epic Fury and helped efforts to target alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean.
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South Carolina base renamed to Joint Base Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston’s new name was unveiled in a Monday ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
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US soldiers, Marines test explosive drones in South Korea
Troops in Korea practiced turning drones into weapons with live ordnance last week as the Army incorporates unmanned capabilities into all formations.
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USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes first carrier with built-in Unmanned Air Warfare Center
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is now the first Navy carrier to be equipped with an Unmanned Air Warfare Center that will support the unmanned MQ-25A Stingray.