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Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union “I hope my presence represents that they just can’t lie and have it be okay,” George Retes told Military Times.By Patricia Kime5 weeks ago
US lawmakers release $839B compromise defense spending billThe conferenced defense spending bill would increase funding for both the Air Force and Navy's sixth-generation fighters.By Stephen Losey2 months ago
Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot programMaster Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
81 women join Texas suit accusing Army gynecologist of secret filmingAnother 81 women have joined a Texas lawsuit accusing an Army gynecologist of secretly filming them during invasive examinations, court documents say.By Eve Sampson4 months ago
Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.5 months ago