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US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirm
The soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemic
In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines looming
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.
New year brings same government shutdown threats
Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.
Afghan Air Force pilots who resettled in US killed in plane crash
The three men who died in a small plane crash in Oregon over the weekend were Afghan Air Force pilots who had resettled in the U.S. as refugees.
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues
Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.
By Karen Jowers
Military revokes planned contract for nuclear plant at Eielson AFB
The Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration.
By Nathaniel Herz
Airmen who saved lives after Kabul bombing awarded Bronze Stars
Capt. Carlos Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Morgan Reed received the medals Nov. 9.
House votes to prevent a government shutdown
The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.
Opinion
A government shutdown would hurt military families
Congress must safeguard military pay in the event of a shutdown, including for members of the Coast Guard.
By Melissa A. Sullivan