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White House pushing to get more veterans into the trucking industry
Officials met with veterans groups last week to tout job training programs to put veterans behind the wheel for moving freight.
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Young sailors and soldiers are moved out of hot water-less Walter Reed base barracks
The move came a day after a Navy Times investigation exposed how troops in the affected buildings had been living without basic creature comforts for years.
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Leaked video shows harrowing F-35 crash aboard carrier Carl Vinson
Officials have confirmed the video's authenticity and are investigating who leaked it.
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VA needs more money to keep pace with veterans’ needs, advisory group warns
The Independent Budget for fiscal 2023 calls for a hefty increase in department program spending over current levels.
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This week in Congress: Lawmakers question the military’s policies on drone strikes
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 7, 2022.
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Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper drops lawsuit over memoir
The book, “A Sacred Oath,” will be published in May, Esper’s lawyer, Mark S. Zaid said.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Nominate someone for a Service Members of the Year award
Do you know someone who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Service Members of the Year 2022 nominations are now open.
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Installation Guide
An updated database of all the military installations, including location, phone numbers, schools, housing, and more.
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Fort Carson soldier dies in Syria in ‘non-combat incident’
Spc. Alex J. Ram's death is under investigation.
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VA tech training program needs clear goals, report says
The program was designed to equip veterans with technology skills by paying for veterans to get the training needed for in-demand, high-paying careers.
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On the ground with paratroopers deploying to back NATO amid Ukraine crisis
About 1,700 paratroopers who are part of an infantry brigade combat team will go to Poland, as the 18th Airborne Corps moves a joint task force headquarters to Germany.
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Marine Corps welcomes its newest mascot
Chesty joins a long line of devil dog mascots.
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US gives military helicopters to Croatia, Russia arms Serbs
The United States has delivered two Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia amid a mini arms race with neighboring Russian ally Serbia.
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Sexual harassment heads to UCMJ and Stuart Scheller speaks | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.5.22
Congress and the Pentagon make a move to combat sexual harassment, and Stuart Scheller, the Marine who caused a wave of controversy with a viral video, speaks.
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Small cache of Marine Corps weapons burns up in a fire
A unknown number of arms burned up a small tent fire.
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Marine Corps welcomes its newest mascot
Chesty joins a long line of devil dog mascots.
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Washington Football Team officially renamed ‘Commanders’
The renaming was made official on Feb. 2.
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Frontline Photos: Feb. 6, 2022
A bird’s eye view, fast-roping with allies, a tough military working dog and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 30, 2022
Obstacle courses, camouflage classes, a heartwarming homecoming and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 23, 2022
Future Space Force Guardians sworn in, Thunderbirds fly to the moon, sailors stand watch and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Some military families of color report racial issues affecting career decisions, new poll finds
Over half of the 303 active duty members of color have considered discrimination and safety concerns when making decisions about installation preferences.
By Karen Jowers
Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died after Hell Week test
Seaman Kyle Mullen died on Friday hours after he and his Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) class wrapped up Hell Week.
Ukraine
Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions
The flight followed several similar patrols over Belarus, which borders Ukraine to the north.
North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes: UN experts
North Korea continued to develop nuclear and ballistic missile programs in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, U.N. experts said in a new report.
Ukraine
Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup, officials say
There is growing concern about the Russian military buildup near Ukraine.
U.S. troops begin to arrive in Poland amid Ukraine tension
The airborne infantry troops of the 82nd Airborne Division arrived at the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport on a U.S. Army Boeing C-17 Globemaster plane.
SEAL candidate dies after Hell Week test; a second is in the hospital
The Navy said neither SEAL candidate had experienced an accident or unusual incident during the five-and-a-half-day Hell Week.
CDC wants to hear by Feb. 7 from troops, families affected by Hawaii water crisis
The CDC wants to know about about any ill health or other effects on military families, including pets.
By Karen Jowers