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Ukraine’s rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with President Trump for continued U.S. military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry.
Army, Navy remove web pages highlighting women’s military service
In an attempt to align with President Trump’s termination of DEI initiatives, the Army and Navy have taken down web pages highlighting women's service.
Congress starts work this week on annual defense authorization bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2025.
Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy
Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
VA deems over 130 occupations ineligible for deferred resignation plan
Most VA nurses, doctors and other staff caring for vets are ineligible for the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, according to a VA email.
Opinion
This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers
This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."
By Jen Judson
US military readies first migrant deportation flight to Guantanamo Bay
President Donald Trump has said he wants to turn the naval station into a mass detention center for deported migrants.
Collins becomes first post-9/11 vet to be confirmed as VA secretary
The former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care.
Military school students’ test scores lead the nation
The scores showed positive stability at DOD schools, while the nation’s public schools aren’t regaining ground lost during the pandemic.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Corps passes second straight audit as other services lag behind
The Marine Corps has passed its second annual audit, the only service yet to accomplish the goal. The DOD has until fiscal 2028 to pass.
By Jen Judson