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Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.
By Diana Stancy
Former airman loses appeal in 2005 double homicide case at Robins AFB
Andrew Witt, a former senior airman, was convicted in 2005 of a double homicide, and was later sentenced to life without parole.
When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?
One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.
A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas
The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.
By Caroline Covington, The Texas Tribune
At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine’s looming fight
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has echoed throughout the events leading up to this year's commemorations of the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy.
By Tara Copp, AP
Opinion
Veterans deserve choice in how they claim VA disability benefits
Legislation introduced in Congress would help protect veterans while preserving their right to seek assistance navigating benefits from the private sector.
By Michael Licari
US Navy says Iran boats ‘harassed’ ship in Strait of Hormuz
The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul and the Royal Navy’s frigate HMS Lancaster responded to the incident, according to the U.S. Navy.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps
Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.
Virginia nonprofit expands mental health services for military members
Trails of Purpose provides therapeutic care for service members, using horses for assisted psychotherapy and mental health education.
By Caitlyn Burchett, The Virginian-Pilot
Ukraine keeps up pressure in Bakhmut after Russian victory declaration
Russian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.
By Mstysalv Chernov
Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honor
French President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.
By Tara Copp