Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA
James Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.
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Army trainee struck by vehicle and killed while on foot outside Oklahoma base
An Army basic trainee was struck by a vehicle and killed while on foot along a busy interstate.
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US military must adapt as formations will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems, Caine says
Technology, such as AI and autonomous systems, is changing the character of war, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen.…
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Germany, US to expand shared production of Patriot interceptors, strike missiles
German and U.S. defense leaders have signed an agreement positioning Germany as an additional production hub for scarce…
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China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race
China urged the United States to halt its military build-up in outer space after Washington acknowledged it has weapons…
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VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog finds
More than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the…
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Tanker fleet modernization will continue for decades, US Air Force officials say
“The last KC-135 pilot has not been born,” Air Mobility Command Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Gerald Donohue said Tuesday.
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Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says
The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional…
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Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ levels higher in younger vets than general population
From 2003 to 2018, 13 million veterans had PFAS chemicals in their blood streams at levels higher than a threshold set…
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Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a…
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F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite…
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US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details
The Marine Corps' plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval…
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US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years
The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.
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Former service members admit to dealing fentanyl that killed USS Abraham Lincoln sailor
Two former sailors pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to selling pills laced with fentanyl to fellow sailors…
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Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowers
Veterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in…
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Hegseth made the fitness test harder for women in combat roles. Most female Marines are passing.
New from The War Horse: Hegseth made fitness tests harder for women in combat roles. Service data show that more than 9…
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McChrystal, Hayden join other flag officers to promote trust in American elections
Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process.
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Pardon issued for sailor convicted of illegally selling machine guns
The pardon comes years after the conviction and a failed appeal.
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Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East
Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in…
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Space-based ISR launches to grow fourfold in next decade, Novaspace says
The number of satellites launched to provide militaries and defense departments with ISR data from space is expected to…
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US Navy, Boeing ink first MQ-25A Stingray production contract
The U.S. Navy awarded a $562 million fixed-price incentive contract to Boeing on Monday to start Lot 1 Low Rate Initial…
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Navy families evacuated from Bahrain are still trying to retrieve their belongings
Months after the evacuation of 1,300 dependents from NSA Bahrain, some families remain separated from household goods,…
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US Air Force secretary reveals deployment of on-orbit space control weapons
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink revealed that the service deployed on-orbit space control weapons but did not…
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‘It’s not science fiction’: US Air Force must build trust in AI, says expert
The military must work on how to combat fast and reckless enemy AI agents that don’t necessarily operate with the same…
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US military must focus on ‘right mix’ of weapons amid stockpile concerns: Official
With lingering questions regarding the depleted U.S. stockpiles due to the war with Iran, the U.S. military is looking…
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Lockheed to build 4 more Vectis drones, 2027 first flight remains on target
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works is slated to build four more Vectis uncrewed aircraft, with the first expected to fly by…
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Geissele Automatics reveals ‘production-ready’ assault rifle for SOCOM
The Pennsylvania gun company introduced a model of its Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle.
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Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorial
Organizers broke ground Saturday on a new visitor education center at the Pentagon's 9/11 memorial.
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US Air Force to stand up point defense career field within 2 years, Wilsbach says
Within two years, the Air Force will establish a new career field focused on defending American air bases worldwide.
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Vengeance and Fury: US Air Force names new CCAs amid ambitious production goal
"Vengeance" and "Fury" are now the names of the U.S. Air Force FQ-42A and FQ-44A, Secretary Troy Meink said Monday…
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Drone maker unveils ‘low-cost’ alternative to MQ-9 Reaper
Swarm Aero said its Gamera design will deliver more capabilities than the MQ-9 Reaper at a fraction of the cost.
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China changes law to mobilize all resources in case of conflict. Should neighbors worry?
China’s military will get every possible resource from the home front if needed during a war, according to a change in…
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Survivor’s guilt felt by young soldiers echoes Odysseus’s haunted memories
For many, Homer’s Odyssey can be described as an “allegory for the real problems of combat veterans returning to…
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Air Force fighter pilots fall below sortie minimum to be deemed combat ready
Fighter pilots are flying one sortie a month, well below the around nine per month to be deemed combat mission capable,…
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The US military’s next significant challenge: Hiding
Iranian attacks on U.S. bases across the Middle East have exposed war strategies that are growing increasingly…
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Pentagon looks to AI to identify space and missile threats
The Pentagon is seeking artificial intelligence that can cut through the confusion of missile defense.
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