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Biden signs burn pit exposure health bill into law
Biden called the PACT Act one of the most important changes to veteran support policies in decades.
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Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton
The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
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US launches three airstrikes against al-Shabab in Somalia
The strikes killed four militants, according to a release.
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China
China appears to wind down military drills near Taiwan
China reaffirmed its threat to use military force to bring self-governing Taiwan under its control, amid threatening Chinese military exercises.
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Georgia troops return after deploying amid war in Ukraine
The soldiers spent months training in Germany with NATO allies to deter Russia from escalating hostilities in Europe.
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Ukraine says 9 Russian warplanes destroyed in Crimea blasts
Russia denied any aircraft were damaged in Tuesday’s blasts — or that any attack took place.
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2022 Service Members of the Year
View the 2022 winners and sign-up to watch the live stream of the awards ceremony on July 12th.
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The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Army seeks data as it fields Next Generation Squad Weapons
The data platform “will enable units to regularly assess weapons’ health, reduce failure rates, extend the lifetime of a weapon and optimize maintenance plans,” the company stated in a release.
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The Army needs to increase boots on the ground in urban areas
The Army continues to pour resources into a bottomless pit to solve its recruiting issues, and it is time to think outside the pit.
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How does use of ‘ninja missile’ change counterterrorism?
Drone strikes have also been relatively effective at limiting collateral damage compared to other strike options—reducing deaths among both civilians on the ground as well as U.S. servicemembers who might otherwise take part in a ground raid. Needless to say, a more precise missile will only serve to keep lowering civilian casualties.
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2 soldiers dead in weather-related incident in Georgia
This is the second deadly incident involving soldiers stationed in Georgia in the past month.
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Toxic exposure bill signed into law
A comprehensive new law extending health benefits to veterans affected by exposure to toxic elements is passed by congress.
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Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson
Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.
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New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce
Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.
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‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food
DFAC food strikes again.
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A decision could come in the next six months, National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel Hokanson told Military Times.
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Air Force Academy employee suspected in deadly Colorado shooting
Colorado Springs police believe John Paz shot and killed a woman and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery before he killed himself.
Burn Pits
Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle
President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign the bill boosting health and disability benefits for veterans into law on Wednesday.
Testimony ends in deadly Jarheads Motorcycle Club crash trial
Seven people riding with the Jarheads Motorcycle Club, a motorcycle club that includes Marines and their spouses, were killed in the 2019 crash.
Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges
“America cannot afford to ignore Africa," Africa Command's outgoing leader said.
Navy salvages Super Hornet that blew off USS Harry Truman in the Med
The aircraft, which fell overboard as the carrier completed an at-sea replenishment July 8, was pulled from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet.
China
China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns
The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.
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