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Congress races to pass $2.3T spending deal, with $696B for Pentagon
Congress is rocketing to pass a massive $2.3 trillion spending package by Dec. 21 at 11:59 p.m. that includes pandemic relief and federal spending, with $696 billion for the Pentagon.
By Joe Gould
Army aviator gets DSC for using his Black Hawk as a big metal shield for wounded troops
Two of the ground troops were hit and when the Apaches had to leave to refuel, the Black Hawks were left to provide support and protection for their comrades on the ground.
By Kyle Rempfer
Like mother, like son: Deployed soldier’s mom joins him in Afghanistan
A veteran herself, Kim decided to pursue the Afghanistan opportunity upon learning her son would be going back.
By Jon Simkins
New device could make riding on a Black Hawk more comfortable — and save lives
A new tether device made by the climbing gear company Petzl is a small piece of equipment that changes helicopter rides in a big way.
By Todd South
This piece of gear conquers a problem that’s always plagued helicopter pilots
Researchers at the Army's Communications, Electronics Research and Development Command have built a camera that sees through dust, helping pilots better guide and land in desert environments.
By Todd South
Congress passes $1.3 trillion budget measure, finally resolving FY18 budget fights
The budget contains $700 billion for defense spending for fiscal 2018, plus another $185.4 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
New documentary ‘Trauma’ depicts experiences of Afghan war medics
The iTunes best-selling documentary "Trauma" shows candid footage of six war medics and their real-life struggles on base and in civilian life.
By Nicole Bauke