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Biden to call for more support for homeless vets in State of the Union
Expanding services for veterans facing mental health and financial problems will also be key features of the upcoming presidential budget request.
Afghan special operators partnering with US forces more often, still reliant on American support
“ASSF ground operations data from the last two years show that U.S. and Coalition forces are increasingly partnering with, or assisting the ASSF with, their operations."
Number of homeless veterans declines across United States
The departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs say the number of homeless veterans nationwide has declined slightly.
Marine Corps tests ‘the most lethal, aviation-capable amphibious assault ship’
In 2018 the Marine Corps started knocking out a series of milestones for its F-35 Lightning II fleet.
By Philip Athey
Here’s what you need to know about the US aid package to Ukraine that Trump delayed
The U.S. has committed more than $1.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014, when Russian-backed separatists began driving tanks through eastern Ukraine.
Russia wants probe on alleged South Korea airspace violation
Russia wants an investigation into South Korea’s allegation that a Russian military plane violated South Korean airspace, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday, citing Moscow’s acting ambassador. The U.S. called for close consultation between Washington and Seoul to deal with similar incidents in the future.
Pentagon scientists are making talking plasma laser balls for use as non-lethal weapons
Sounds can now move through the laser frequencies, and developers expect a usable weapon in the next five years.
By Todd South
Ammo for the Marine Corps .50 caliber is getting a whole lot lighter
The company could deliver more than 2 million rounds in both ball and armor piercing over a three-year contract.
By Todd South
Is it time to end privatized military housing?
Lawmakers are voicing concerns about the military's reliance on outside contractors in the wake of reports of problems with housing quality.
More lethal aid to Ukraine? US trainers, Javelins have already made Russians a little more nervous
The U.S. has been providing lethal aid in the form of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine since May, and Russian armor is reportedly deterred by the investment.
By Kyle Rempfer
This company is building ‘barrier-penetrating' 5.56mm rounds for the Marines
The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.
By Todd South