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Veterans jobless rate drops to lowest average in more than 20 years
For all of 2023, the monthly veterans unemployment rate averaged just under 2.8%, the lowest since at least 2000.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
As Raytheon struggles to replenish Stinger missiles, lawmaker pushes Defense Production Act
The U.S. may not be able to make more of the shoulder-fired Stinger anti-aircraft missiles it has been sending to Ukraine until at least 2023, the manufacturer, Raytheon Technologies said Tuesday.
Bipartisan trio in Congress wants more action on Army Alaska’s suicide problem
Army Alaska’s 17 suicide deaths among about 11,000 soldiers represents a disproportionately high rate for the service.
By Davis Winkie
Army suicides hit new post-9/11 peak in 2021
The active duty Army's suicide rate is at its highest since the Great Depression.
By Davis Winkie
National Guard sees troops reupping despite COVID, hard year
State Guard units have faced exhausting demands in the past two years dealing with COVID-19, natural disasters and other military deployments.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
New in 2022: The Marine Corps looks to improve retention
Though an older force will likely cost more in terms of salary, the commandant says the Corps may save money with a more mature force that gets in trouble less.
By Philip Athey
White House to deploy 1,000 more troops to help with COVID surge
The move is part of a broader response to the surge in cases of the Omicron varinant in recent weeks.
The T-7 takes shape: Inside the factory where the Air Force’s next trainer is being built
Boeing says its high-tech methods to design and build the T-7A Red Hawk are saving time, simplifying processes, improving quality and cutting down on defects.
Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force
A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using federal education grants, investing in sectors vital to national security and boosting tech development with allies.
By Joe Gould
Feds allege pawnshops ‘cheated’ and ‘gouged’ military families
These pawnshops allegedly charged active-duty members and families an annual interest rate of more than 200%.
By Karen Jowers