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‘An absolute slap in the face’: Medical group superintendent kept her job after investigation found she created a toxic workplace
One master sergeant who previously worked in the group called their time under Williams’s leadership “probably the darkest period of my whole career.”
Air Force F-16s conduct flyover at H. Ross Perot’s memorial service
H. Ross Perot, a hard-charging Texan with a folksy manner who made billions in business and twice sought the presidency, was celebrated at a Tuesday memorial service for his devotion to his family, friends, faith and country.
Texas billionaire and Navy veteran H. Ross Perot dies at 89
H. Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate, has died. He was 89.
Stars and Stripes and strife: Americans’ especially close relationship with their flag
From the Revolution to the present conflict in Iraq, use of the flag has progressed from primarily a naval emblem rarely flown by patriotic citizens to a widely revered national symbol.
Vet groups are blasting Trump’s education secretary. Here’s why.
Veterans’ education benefits are being undermined by the federal government, according to officials with two prominent advocacy organizations focused on student veterans.
By Natalie Gross
Reform panel warns Congress to overhaul Pentagon acquisitions, or lose technological edge
Pentagon acquisitions need an overhaul to work with companies outside the Capital Beltway, according to an influential advisory group established by Congress.
By Joe Gould
Another for-profit college chain, popular with GI Bill users, closes suddenly
One of the nation’s largest for-profit college chains announced Wednesday that it was abruptly closing in dozens of locations nationwide, after its accrediting agency suspended approval.
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Special tactics airman killed in Afghanistan followed in family’s footsteps
Aaron Elchin last spoke to his brother, Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan J. Elchin, Saturday via Facetime from Afghanistan.
By Andrew Goldstein, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via the AP
Pentagon identifies three special operations troops killed by IED in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense released the identities today of three U.S. special operations troops killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.
By Kyle Rempfer
Feds reinstate for-profit college accreditor cut under Obama
ACICS had previously certified now-defunct for-profit chains including Corinthian Colleges and ITT Technical Institute, which educated thousands of student veterans when they closed.
By Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Homeland Security secretary expected to leave
President Donald Trump has soured on Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and she is expected to leave her job, perhaps as soon as this week, according to two people with knowledge of the issue.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press