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Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after death

An extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.

2 days ago

IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO

Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled

The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.

4 years ago

Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernization

Controlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.

4 years ago

Gunny exhibits ‘small-unit leadership’ for Marines returning from Afghanistan

“It is not many that would answer that fcking call, but you fcking did it and you did it with pride and professionalism."

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

Mourners in California honor 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan

Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikou pulled three families to safety and went back to the airport to rescue a child when the bomb went off, according to the pastor at his memorial service.

4 years ago

Explainer: US pays $4B to Afghan forces; Who is watching?

Monitoring where the future funding goes will become virtually impossible after Aug. 31, when the last coalition troops leave.

4 years ago

Biden, NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit

With the U.S. leading the withdrawal, European allies and Canada want to hear Biden’s thinking about how security will be assured at their embassies and at Kabul's airport.

4 years ago

VA overhauls application process for caregiver support program after court ruling

Individuals rejected for the program will now have new appeals options, but a still-pending court case could open up the door to retroactive benefits.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Report: US wasted billions on cars, buildings in Afghanistan

The injection of billions of dollars, largely unmonitored, fueled runaway corruption among both Afghans and international contractors.

4 years ago

Civilian MARFORRES employee pleads guilty in military transportation bribery case

Prosecutors say the bribery scheme resulted in nearly $2 million in contracts being corruptly awarded.

4 years ago

Trump pardons former Rep. Duncan Hunter and four Iraq war vets convicted in Blackwater shooting

The former Blackwater employees were sent to prison for their role in a controversial 2007 attack in Baghdad which left 14 people dead.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago