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Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable
A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.
Big moves ahead on light tank, Bradley replacement and robot vehicles
Added firepower, better troop protection and robotic escorts add punch to ground combat.
By Todd South
Afghan Air Force pilots who resettled in US killed in plane crash
The three men who died in a small plane crash in Oregon over the weekend were Afghan Air Force pilots who had resettled in the U.S. as refugees.
Defense bill grants Native American veterans more paths to advocacy
A congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans organization passed as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Airmen who saved lives after Kabul bombing awarded Bronze Stars
Capt. Carlos Mendoza and Staff Sgt. Morgan Reed received the medals Nov. 9.
Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuits
Justice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they're getting the help and support they need.
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report finds
Obesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.
Recovery of American hostages to be led by Israelis, US to advise
Hostage negotiations are not out of the question, according to a White House spokesperson.
Pentagon orders new interviews on deadly 2021 Afghan airport attack
The interviews are meant to see if service members who were not included in the original investigation, have new or different information.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press