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Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
The Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.
Airmen hold first training sortie for new electronic attack plane
The EA-37B Com Call is built from a heavily adapted Gulfstream G550 business jet, and will replace the aging EC-130H electronic warfare planes.
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Trump istration plans to end Afghan relocation programs
The White House plans to shutter a program that relocates Afghan nationals who are endangered because of their involvement with U.S. war efforts.
Army offers $10,000 reward for information about pilot’s death
First Lt. Marciano Parisano was last seen alive on camera footage outside Club Santos in Comayagua, Honduras.
Soldier’s wife deported to Australia after detainment in Hawaii
Nicolle Saroukos, of Australia, was deported after being detained at an airport in Oahu, where she had landed to visit her husband, a U.S. soldier.
House lawmakers to unveil draft budget for vets programs this week
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of June 2, 2025.
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Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs
VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.
Why Master Chief shunned the red tape of realistic military promotions
Halo's Master Chief has single-handedly turned the tide of interstellar wars. Yet despite his legendary exploits, his rank has remained static.
Why troops secretly relate to SpongeBob’s ‘I’m a Goofy Goober’ spiral
For all its absurdity, SpongeBob’s “Goofy Goober” breakdown in “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" has become an unlikely touchstone in military circles.
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How Battle Brick Customs carved out a space for military collectors
The company produces kits based on real military vehicles, ranging from World War II tanks to modern U.S. Army Humvees and Special Forces boats.
This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”
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Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
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Advocates for homeless vets wary over proposed changes to VA programs
VA Secretary Doug Collins has promised to keep focus and funding on programs to help homeless vets, but community groups still worry about possible cuts.
Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense
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Top lawmaker says VA, DOD leaders continue to ignore Hill requests
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Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules
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Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefits
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No clear plan for ing Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government ability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
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Hegseth cuts Pentagon’s testing office in half, appoints new leader
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Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs
VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the they need.
This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match
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