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Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid

The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.

By Noah Robertson

2 days 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 weeks ago

US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops

The departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.

By Tara Copp, AP and Beth Sullivan

3 months ago

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

4 months ago

VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order

White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Navy shipbuilding plan would cost $1 trillion over the next 30 years

The Navy's plan for its future fleet would require $1 trillion and a drastic increase in productivity at the nation's shipyards.

By Nikki Wentling

6 months ago