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DoD mask mandates are coming back for certain COVID-19 hotspots
Mask mandates are back at certain DoD facilities.
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Plans for military pay raise, extra allowance for low-income troops move ahead
The idea of a basic needs allowance for younger military families has been debated frequently in recent years, but sees its best chance of passage later this fall.
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Masks again required at VA facilities as department considers vaccine mandate for all staff
Both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff will be required to wear masks indoors, in line with new CDC guidance.
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Texas National Guard will start helping make border arrests
Critics have previously voiced concerns of governors using Guard members to take an active role in law enforcement
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As tensions with China mount, US defense secretary visits Vietnam, vows support for region
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. continues to support the region’s coastal states in upholding their rights under international law.
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National Guard funding shortfalls could be fixed by week’s end under new congressional plan
Guard officials have said that they will cancel summer training if they don't get the money by August 1.
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US stepping up airstrikes this week to support Afghan forces
“A number of strikes have occurred over the last several days from both manned and unmanned strike platforms,” a DoD spokesman said.
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DoD dragged its feet on toxic chemical exposure prevention and clean-up, IG finds
A bureaucratic roadblock prevented the Defense Department from taking action after issuing a "risk alert."
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Brain games help restore function after mild TBIs, study finds
A cognitive training program showed big improvement in functioning for mild traumatic brain injury patients.
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Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific
Lloyd Austin was speaking Tuesday in Singapore at the 40th Fullerton Lecture when he outlined his vision of “integrated deterrence.”
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Explainer: US pays $4B to Afghan forces; Who is watching?
Monitoring where the future funding goes will become virtually impossible after Aug. 31, when the last coalition troops leave.
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Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds
Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.
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Biden announces end to combat mission in Iraq. What that really means is unclear
The move comes as White House officials evaluate U.S deployments worldwide.
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Pentagon adding new China and tech chiefs
Ely Ratner is one of the latest of President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Pentagon to receive Senate approval.
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VA health care workers will be required to get COVID-19 vaccines to keep their jobs
Medical staff will have eight weeks to be fully vaccinated under the new rule.
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