ARLINGTON, Va. — Stevie Nicks, Peyton Manning and author Sebastian Junger (YUN'-ger) are bringing some celebrity luster to a USO awards banquet in Arlington.
But the real stars of the event Tuesday night are nearly 30 Medal of Honor recipients being recognized for heroism in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan.
The nonprofit organization is dedicated to lifting the spirits of America's troops and their families.
Singer Stevie Nicks holds the USO record for the most hours spent over a five-year period visiting combat-wounded service members.
The USO is recognizing Denver Broncos quarterback Manning for joining a tour that included stops in Afghanistan and Kuwait.
Junger is getting this year's Legacy of Hope Award for his books and films about the challenges military members face in combat and upon returning home.
Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.
New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.
The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.
The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.
Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Craig Hucker is set to be arraigned in court on Feb. 7.
Costs are rising throughout the Navy's shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.
Previously, secondary caregivers in the Marine Corps had received three weeks of parental leave.
Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.
Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.
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