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Iran sending Russia batch of close-range missiles, Pentagon says
The missiles will help Russia preserve its stores of longer-range fires that could strike deeper into Ukraine, U.S. officials said.
US to vacate first air base within weeks as it withdraws from Niger
The head of U.S. Africa Command says the American withdrawal from Niger is "on pace."
By Jen Judson
Republicans will again try to slash defense secretary’s salary to $1
Democratic lawmakers have blasted the salary reductions as unrealistic and petty.
Tight congressional calendar squeezes lawmakers’ defense work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2024.
Airmen flying B-52 bombers should be more comfortable, lawmakers say
There are plenty of upgrades coming for the B-52. Now lawmakers want to make sure airmen's comfort is on that list.
By Riley Ceder
Southern border mission has no military value, Guard chief warns
Gen. Daniel Hokanson said the ongoing southern border mission is not helping troops improve military readiness.
Master sergeant earns Bronze Star for leadership after Al Asad attack
Master Sgt. Peter Pease was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, following a drone attack in October 2023.
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
House says no to returning Confederate memorial to Arlington
An amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.
GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights ahead
Abortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.
US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system
The system answers Kyiv’s calls for more air defenses as it battles against an intense Russian assault on the northeastern Kharkiv region.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press