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House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.
Marine infantry school on West Coast fires its sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Steven M. Burkett was relieved "for a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to perform his duties."
Chinese defense minister to visit Russia, Belarus in show of support
Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for those nations.
Opinion
Building a safety net to protect our veterans from suicide
Suicide prevention requires a focus on more than just mental health.
By Margaret Harrell
7 killed in Ukraine’s Kherson region, including a 23-day-old baby girl
In Russia, local officials reported that on Sunday air defense systems shot down four drones in regions bordering Ukraine.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Marines now have a new senior enlisted leader
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black was succeeded by Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz during a ceremony at Marine Cops Barracks Washington Thursday.
Niger junta warned they’d kill deposed president, officials say
Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if countries attempted military intervention to restore his rule.
By Sam Mednick
Biden asks Congress for additional funding to support Ukraine
President Joe Biden will ask Congress for $13 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine as the Russian invasion wears on, a source told The Associated Press.
Russia’s military push on eastern front prompts evacuations in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities have ordered a mandatory evacuation of nearly 12,000 civilians from towns and villages in the Kupiansk district of Ukraine’s eastern
By Illia Novikov
Opinion
Sacrifices for military readiness are a family affair
A 2021 Department of Defense survey reported an unemployment rate among active duty military spouses of about 21%.
By James D. Rodriguez