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Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees

Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.

By Karen Jowers

13 days ago

New program aims to put nuclear generators on Army bases

U.S. officials Tuesday announced a program to locate small nuclear power generation reactors on U.S. Army bases around the world.

By Maxwell Hauptman

5 weeks ago

US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

7 weeks ago

Advocates worry new White House order on homelessness could hurt vets

A White House plan would make it easier for local officials to force homeless veterans off the streets and into medical or criminal institutions.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Advocates lament Pentagon policies targeting women’s military service

Veterans visited congressional offices this week to deliver messages of concern over recent Pentagon moves targeting the roles of women in the military.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts

About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago