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US approves $3.5 billion sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea
The sale, which still needs approval from Congress, would continue a huge year in foreign military sales that are reaching historic highs.
The military’s federal border mission set to continue into 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in June extended the mission through September 2024.
Arizona governor sends National Guard to the border
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order deploying the state’s National Guard to the border with Mexico.
By Gloria Rebecca Gomez, The Arizona Mirror
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea
After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Mental health not costing many troops security clearances, data shows
Debunking the "pervasive myth" regarding mental health and security clearances.
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
By Patricia Kime, KFF Health News
Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers find
Researchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.
Judge orders feds to stop cutting C-wire Texas Guard put up on border
State troopers and National Guard members placed concertina wire on the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass. Border Patrol agents have cut through it.
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune
Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 training in Arizona
The F-16 fundamentals training course is expected to last several months, an Air Force spokesperson said.
Opinion
Restrictive abortion laws threaten our national security
Laws that restrict abortion access within the U.S. could impact military recruiting and retention.
By Rep. Jason Crow and Allison Jaslow