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Three Air National Guard pilots awarded top flying combat honor

Three F-16 pilots took down Iranian missiles and drones set for Israel in April 2024 by using their aircraft missiles and 20mm cannons.

By Cristina Stassis

20 hours ago

First responders salute in a driving rain as a U.S. flag is unfurled at the Pentagon in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at sunrise on the morning of the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures

A House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures.

By Patricia Kime

2 days ago

Veterans health shake-up, reforms to get underway in coming months

The reorganization of the VA health system should result in improvements to medical facilities, increased oversight and better access, officials said.

By Patricia Kime

7 days ago

Guard deployments to US cities cost $496 million in 2025, CBO says

The Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday that maintaining current troop levels could add $93 million per month to the total.

9 days ago

Coast Guard rescues cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice

The Polar Star marked its 50th anniversary by freeing an Australian-owned cruise ship trapped in ice.

9 days ago

The US Coast Guard’s newest weapon in border security: Jet Skis

In its ever-evolving fight on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Coast Guard has unveiled its latest fighting tool.

By Claire Barrett

10 days ago