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High turnover on House Veterans’ Affairs Committee again this session
The panel will have 13 new faces this year, more than half of its total membership.
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Your Marine Corps
Hawaii Marine infantry unit folds, while refueling unit activates
Both changes are tied to Force Design 2030, the Pacific-focused restructuring of the Marine Corps.
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Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.
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108-year-old original Montford Point Marine honored for his service
Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.
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Key Islamic State leader killed in US military operation in Somalia
No U.S. troops or civilians were harmed in the operation.
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How Area 51 became a hotbed for conspiracy theories
The conspiracies about aliens out of Area 51 began more than 75 years ago.
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In homicide trial, Marine Raiders’ defense seeks other causes of death
Defense lawyers worked to sow doubt about the prosecution’s theory that former Green Beret Rick Rodriguez died because of his head injury.
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Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last year
Department leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.
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New ‘black box’ pilot program aims to reduce military rollover deaths
Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles.
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Experts, data point to women as best military recruiting pool
Women are still in in the vast minority in the military, but experts say they are an important recruiting pool.
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Unwise divestments are crippling US Marine Corps aviation
The reductions are not the result of insufficient funding or mandated cuts in personnel; the wounds have been self-inflicted.
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New VA initiative helped house more than 40K vets last year
Department officials had set a goal of housing at least 38,000 veterans in need in 2022. They exceeded it.
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Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.
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Homicide trial witness now claims Marine Raider acted overly aggressive
But on cross-examination, a lawyer for Gunnery Sgt. Josh Negron expressed skepticism about the reliability of the witness’ testimony.
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Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel
Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.
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Troops booted over COVID vaccines would get jobs back under GOP plan
The legislation would also upgrade the discharge status of some individuals.
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Will Alaska be the Marine Corps’ next unit training location?
The Corps will explore options to expand “unit and service-level training into Alaska.”
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In reversal, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. has committed to send a 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course after Germany cleared the way for Europe to send scores of main battle tanks.
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