Leila Barghouty

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Leila has covered global military and security operations from across the U.S., the Middle East, and Latin America.

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Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks

A soldier in the 1st Cavalry Division was found dead Saturday behind company barracks.

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Tomb Sentinel Walks the Mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Public can lay flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the first time in 100 years

The public will be able to walk up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and lay flowers for the first time in nearly 100 years.

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A VA hospital barred a veteran’s service dog. After the vet’s suicide, it changed its policy

An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn't provide adequate mental health care.

Lack of oversight caused VA to overspend by tens of millions on prosthetics: watchdog

An OIG report has found the VHA is overspending on prosthetics.

Stryker brigade takes over base support and force protection ops in Iraq, sans Strykers

A new Army unit takes over support and force protection operations in Iraq.

Four soldiers arrested after shooting in Louisiana

All four soldiers are assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.

Air Force IG to lead investigation into Kabul drone strike that killed civilians

Air Force IG will lead Kabul investigation into drone strike that killed civilians.

AFSOC plans to demo amphibious MC-130J by end of next year, commander says

A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.

Navy begins deep-sea recovery mission for remains of 5 sailors and helicopter wreckage

The recovery mission to find and retrieve the wreckage of a downed Navy helicopter and service members who died in the crash has begun in the Pacific.

Guard soldier caught in uniform trying to transport cocaine, complaint says

He was in uniform and driving a marked U.S. Border Patrol vehicle.

Pentagon urges all employees to report symptoms of ‘Havana syndrome’

The Pentagon has issued a memo urging all employees to look out for mysterious symptoms.

Army gears up for Rapid Trident Exercise in Ukraine

Rapid Trident 21 begins Sept. 20.

Updates on U.S. hypersonics development

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Here are companies are competing to replace the Bradley

GM Defense shows off updated Infantry Squad Vehicle

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“The enemy is lurking in our bodies” — women veterans say toxic exposure caused breast cancer

COVID vaccine mandate endangers military readiness, top Republican lawmaker claims

Troops opposed to the COVID-19 vax can get a waiver, but they’re rare

Saab opens Indiana plant building sections for Air Force jet

Colin Powell, 84, dies of COVID-19 complications

Leila Barghouty

Reporter

All Stories By Leila

A soldier in the 1st Cavalry Division was found dead Saturday behind company barracks.

The public will be able to walk up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and lay flowers for the first time in nearly 100 years.

An investigation looked into two VA facilities that didn't provide adequate mental health care.

An OIG report has found the VHA is overspending on prosthetics.

A new Army unit takes over support and force protection operations in Iraq.

All four soldiers are assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.

Air Force IG will lead Kabul investigation into drone strike that killed civilians.

A new water-ready C-130 would give the Air Force more littoral capability.

The recovery mission to find and retrieve the wreckage of a downed Navy helicopter and service members who died in the crash has begun in the Pacific.

He was in uniform and driving a marked U.S. Border Patrol vehicle.

The Pentagon has issued a memo urging all employees to look out for mysterious symptoms.

Rapid Trident 21 begins Sept. 20.

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