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An aerial view of an apartment building hit by a Russian rocket in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

US to send Ukraine longer-range bombs in latest turnaround

The U.S. will provide ground-launched small diameter bombs as part of a $2.17 billion aid package the U.S. is expected to announce Friday.

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Retired Navy captain sentenced in ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery scandal

Retired Capt. David Haas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2020.

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Your Military

Fort Campbell sergeant major suspended following drunk driving arrest

A spokesperson for the 101st Airborne Division said he's been suspended from his post.

In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, right, meets with retired Adm. Phil Davidson, former head of the U.S. Inso-Pacific Command, in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Taiwan’s Tsai welcomes retired US admiral for China talks

Retired Adm. Phil Davidson, former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, warned in 2021 that the island could face an invasion from China this decade.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, second from left, walks past military guards during his arrival at the Department of National Defense in Camp Aguinaldo military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on Thursday February 2, 2023.

‘A big deal’: US, Philippines tighten military ties

The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America’s military presence in the Southeast Asian country.

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VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.

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New House Vets chair plans focus on PACT Act oversight, medical access

Rep. Mike Bost takes over as committee chairman after serving as ranking member last year.

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Church accused of preying on military members has funds seized

The justice department claims the church defrauds military education benefits, and bilks its members of their military disability and pensions.

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How West Point can help inspire leaders

A West Point alumnus' thoughts on inspiring leadership.

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In this photo provided by South Korean Defense Ministry, U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers, center, F-22 fighter jets and South Korean Air Force F-35 fighter jets, bottom, fly over South Korea Peninsula during a joint air drill in South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2023.

North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills

North Korea for decades has described the United States’ combined military exercises with South Korea as rehearsals for a potential invasion.

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Sailors play a volleyball game on an island beach during a port visit in Maldives, Feb. 19, 2009.

Pursuing passions and purpose outside of military life

On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, Army spouse Sergio Rosario Diaz, founder of Soy Súper Papá, shares tips for building a community.

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A cloudless day allows the sun to melt snow from several rooftops Jan. 22, 2020, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D.

Air Force opposes Chinese company’s corn plant for North Dakota

Chinese company Fufeng Group’s planned $700 million facility would be 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base.

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The 15th Space Surveillance Squadron operates the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, located at the summit of Haleakala on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

Diesel fuel spilled at Space Force telescope site in Hawaii

A diesel pump for a back-up generator at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex failed to shut off Sunday night, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific said.

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Army’s long-awaited parental leave policy bars local denials

The Army might have been last, but its policy has more teeth than those of other services.

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Taiwanese Mirage 2000 fighter jets taxi along a runway during a drill at an airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says 20 Chinese aircraft crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait that has been an unofficial buffer zone between the sides.

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In this handout photo provided by the Command Public Information Office, Western Mindanao Command, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, right, greets Western Mindanao Commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido as he visits Camp Don Basilio Navarro in Zamboanga province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023.

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps.

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Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor

Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.

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VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

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Marines conduct cool-down stretches with students at Instituto Comprensivo “Salvo Basso” Scordia, Italy on May 5, 2016.

Addressing America’s obesity crisis can improve military readiness

Defense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.

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From undergrad to civilian career, ASU shapes Army veteran’s life

Jose and Amy Morenos' lives have been shaped by the experiences of themselves and their children with Arizona State University.

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