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Mali claims killing extremist linked to 2017 deaths of US troops
A senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in Africa has been killed, Mali's army says.
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan
Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.
White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national security
About 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.
Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military families
Inpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.
By Karen Jowers
Federal agency contingency plans lay in wait for shutdown notices
Senators returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday with just a few weeks before a possible partial government shutdown.
Here’s how the Senate wants to boost military recruitment
Proposals include an Enlisted Training Corps that would mirror the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units that have existed for more than 100 years.
Veterans program funding ends up a winner in debt limit deal
Veterans program funding would see an increase in fiscal 2024, unlike most other non-defense spending.
Feds holding alleged Discord leaker Jack Teixeira until trial
The decision came after prosecutors argued that Teixeira hid violent and racist views revealed in his online social media accounts.
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacher
The incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.
By Karen Jowers