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US humanitarian pier reanchored to the coast of Gaza

U.S. defense officials said the temporary humanitarian aid pier has been reanchored to the beach in Gaza.

12 months ago

Children greet war veterans arriving for ceremony at the Pegasus Bridge memorial in Benouville, Normandy, Monday June 5, 2023.

From pancakes to pizza, Veterans Day deals can save you some dough

Every dollar — and every gesture of appreciation — counts for veterans.

20 months ago

Your Military

21 troops injured in Iraq and Syria drone strikes

The injuries occurred during attacks on Oct. 17 and 18.

Temporary hike in BAH imminent for some troops, families caught in housing crunch

Temporary BAH increases from 10 to 20 percent in 56 military housing areas will help ease the financial stress for service members.

4 years ago

‘A passion for living’: Navy Corpsman Max Soviak remembered during funeral services

“Maxton was MAX in all capital letters, all the time,” Soviak's sister Kathleen said.

4 years ago

Pentagon: Pause in Afghan evacuee flights to US extended 7 days due to measles

The U.S. initially halted the U.S.-bound flights on Friday when the measles cases were first discovered.

4 years ago

Blinken vows Afghanistan evac mission will continue, but lawmakers skeptical

The Secretary of State faced partisan criticism for the Afghan withdrawal in the first oversight hearing since all U.S. troops left the country last month.

4 years ago

Retired Navy officer sentenced to life for child sex abuse

Lt. Cmdr. Ronald Zenga sexually abused a minor from the time he was assigned to Guam between 2010 and 2013 and continuing beyond his retirement in October 2017, when he was on the faculty at the Naval War College.

4 years ago

US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks

The U.S. has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from Saudi Arabia.

4 years ago

Study criticizes post-9/11 reliance on war-zone contractors

Up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors, a new study found.

4 years ago

North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles, INDOPACOM monitoring

The Korean Central News Agency said Monday the cruise missiles demonstrated an ability to hit targets more than 900 miles away during flight tests on Saturday and Sunday.

4 years ago

This week in Congress: Lawmakers hold first hearings on Afghanistan evacuation missteps

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 13, 2021.

4 years ago

U.S. Defense, State officials will meet with rescue groups to help evacuate Americans, Afghan allies

The Pentagon and State need to work more closely with veterans to help rescue American and Afghan allies, the founder of one rescue effort says.

4 years ago

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