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GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfest
Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.
GOP donor to fund cost of sending South Dakota National Guard troops to Texas
Gov. Kristi Noem's office said the South Dakota National Guard is expected to deploy to the border with Mexico for 30 to 60 days.
Lawmakers champion China deterrence fund, but not Biden’s version
Fifteen House lawmakers are calling on appropriators to fully fund a $4.7 billion request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative amid criticism President Joe Biden’s new defense budget submission has missed the mark.
By Joe Gould
Alaska denied benefits to same-sex military spouses despite court rulings
Alaska admitted denying benefits to same-sex military spouses and dependents for five years in violation of a permanent injunction put in place by a 2014 U.S. District Court decision.
Davidson defends $27B price tag for Pacific fund
Reinforcing Guam will free up needed assets elsewhere, Adm. Philip Davidson argued Thursday.
By Aaron Mehta
Eyeing China, Indo-Pacific Command seeks $27 billion deterrence fund
U.S. military officials have outlined a new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.
By Joe Gould
Tens of thousands of veteran caregivers now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine through VA
Infirm veterans had been on the priority list for vaccinations, but their caregivers were not due to bureaucratic issues.
Veterans’ business ‘incubator’ among 2020 Newman’s Own award winners
From mentoring new military spouses to putting veterans into tiny houses and providing refurbished cars, these organizations are making a difference in the military community.
By Karen Jowers
Budget for secretive military intelligence program hits nine-year spending high
Military Intelligence Program funding for last year was the highest since 2011.
By Aaron Mehta