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National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28

The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.

13 days ago

AUSA donates more than $1 million for conference travel amid shutdown

The donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference.

By Carla Babb

6 weeks ago

US Navy test-fires unarmed Trident nuclear-capable missiles

The U.S. Navy carried out four scheduled unarmed missile tests of the Trident II D5LE off the coast of Florida last week.

8 weeks ago

House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal

Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocate

After Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC

Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago