Milley: tanks, F-16s coming, but not in time for Ukraine offensive

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.

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Thrift Savings Plan participants sue over access to funds

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

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Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

Take advantage of TA: Tips for transitioning into school life

Tuition Assistance offers 100 percent of your tuition paid for while you’re on active duty.

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China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

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White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control post-treaty

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.

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Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral

A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

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Pentagon draws ire of lawmakers over war crimes evidence sharing

Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.

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Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?

“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”

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Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ben Bush, the North Dakota National Guard State Command Chief, left, gives a gift and visits with a resident at the North Dakota Veterans Home in 2014, in Lisbon, North Dakota.

America faces a tidal wave of aging military veterans

The number of women veterans over the age of 65 is expected to increase by a staggering 237% between 2021 and 2041, according to data from VA.

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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh speaks during a briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Pentagon stops US military bases from hosting drag shows

At least one show was canceled as a result.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reviews the guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo Thursday, June 1, 2023.

US defense secretary calls China’s refusal to meet unfortunate

On a stop in Tokyo, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities.

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Intel leaks ‘will never happen again,’ vows top National Guard officer

Gen. Daniel Hokanson said investigations so far have not shown systemic problems with who has access to the military's most sensitive secrets.

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Chinese ship accused of looting iconic WWII shipwrecks

An illegal Chinese salvage operation is suspected to have raided two iconic World War II wrecks.

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Graphic novel tells story of World War I’s ‘most outstanding soldier’

"General John Pershing recognized Samuel Woodfill as the most outstanding soldier of the First World War."

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Transitioning out of the military? Here’s your checklist and timeline

Staying proactive and ensuring you arrive at each point when you’re supposed to will keep you from losing your mind as your ETS date approaches.

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Advocates struggle to help homeless vets as COVID support disappears

The end of the national pandemic emergency also ended extra support services for homeless veterans.

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China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept

The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.

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A Marine catches the sunrise before flight operations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Essex, March 27, 2018.

Has loneliness become a national security issue?

Recent revelations about the prevalence of mental health issues in America present challenges, including questioning how security clearances are vetted.

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Middle Column

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.

The TSP, which has some $800 billion in assets, announced a year ago that it was standing up a new system to improve customer service.

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

Tuition Assistance offers 100 percent of your tuition paid for while you’re on active duty.

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.

A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.

Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.

“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”

The number of women veterans over the age of 65 is expected to increase by a staggering 237% between 2021 and 2041, according to data from VA.

At least one show was canceled as a result.

On a stop in Tokyo, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities.

Gen. Daniel Hokanson said investigations so far have not shown systemic problems with who has access to the military's most sensitive secrets.

An illegal Chinese salvage operation is suspected to have raided two iconic World War II wrecks.

"General John Pershing recognized Samuel Woodfill as the most outstanding soldier of the First World War."

Staying proactive and ensuring you arrive at each point when you’re supposed to will keep you from losing your mind as your ETS date approaches.

The end of the national pandemic emergency also ended extra support services for homeless veterans.

The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.

Recent revelations about the prevalence of mental health issues in America present challenges, including questioning how security clearances are vetted.