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Remains of US airman missing since WWII recovered from wreck on Maltese seafloor
The effort was the culmination of years of work to recover the remains of an American airman whose plane went down off the coast of Malta during World War II.
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Gay veterans sue Defense Department over military discharges
Without receiving an honorable discharge, veterans cannot access a wide range of benefits, including certain health care and loan programs.
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Veterans sue US Defense Department and Veteran Affairs over infertility treatment access
The lawsuits seek to hold the United States accountable for creating obstacles to health care access for a population that advocates say has a higher rate of infertility than the population at large
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WATCH: Russian jets harassed American drones while conducting mission against ISIS
A US commanding officer captured the moments Russian jets were harassing US drones Wednesday.
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Russian jets harassed American drones that were targeting ISIS, US says
Russian jets harassed U.S. hunter-killer drones that were conducting a mission against ISIS targets in Syria on Wednesday, a U.S. commanding officer said.
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US Defense Secretary Says Washington Won't Stand for ‘Coercion and Bullying' From China
American Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China, while assuring Beijing that the United States remains committed to maintaining the status quo on Taiwan and would prefer dialogue over conflict.
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The Balloon That Flew Over Hawaii Is Not China's, US Says
It’s not clear who owns the balloon, which has now passed out of Hawaii’s airspace, a defense official said.
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Pentagon Warns Troops That Eating Poppy Seeds Can Lead to Failed Drug Tests
The U.S. Defense Department is warning troops not to consume poppy seed because it could lead to positive drug tests.
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‘Unacceptable': At Least 1,000 Names Misspelled, Missing From New Korean War Memorial
Two Dallas brothers who have dedicated their lives to preserving Korean War history say at least 1,000 names are misspelled and at least 500 service members’ names are missing on the new Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance in Washington, D.C.
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Military Families' Housing Benefits Lag as Rents Explode
Housing has long been a major benefit for service members, a subsidy to salaries that trail the private sector. But, amid record-breaking spikes in rent, service members and housing activists say the Department of Defense has neglected its commitment to help military families find affordable homes.
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Biden Authorizes $100M in Defense Funding for Ukraine
President Joe Biden invoked the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to use Department of Defense funds to help Ukraine forces fight Russia.
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How Women of Color Are Fighting the Military's Water Contamination Crisis
On the surface, Hawaii’s waters are perfectly calm. Waves lap at the surface, children waddle about. While many flock to the islands as an idyllic getaway, Hawaiian residents cannot escape the water contamination crisis the U.S. Navy has caused — threatening the drinking water supply of over 400,000 residents. Sam Ikehara viscerally remembers what it was like hearing that hundreds of...