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Wounded Warrior head set to retire in early 2024
Linnington served in the Army for 35 years before joining the national veterans non-profit.
By Zamone Perez
VA suicide prevention efforts need more focus on gun safety training
The VA Inspector General found problems with gun safety training completion and follow-through.
Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
Senators said the AIR Commission process has been flawed and unnecessary, despite nearly five years of effort.
Veteran status will be considered in deportation cases, new ICE directive says
Immigration agents are now required, on paper, to include military service in deportation files.
Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe
As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.
Frustrated lawmakers blast stalled transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle grilled Biden administration officials Thursday over the Pentagon’s rejection of Poland’s surprise plan give the U.S. its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine to repel Russia’s mightier forces.
By Joe Gould
Defense Department to expand gun safety efforts in an attempt to reduce military suicides
The move follows similar efforts on firearms storage and safety by other federal agencies.
Iraq AUMF repeal vote delayed until mid-July
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee plans to take up a bipartisan measure to repeal the 2002 and 1991 war authorizations for Iraq in mid-July.
By Joe Gould
Free new wedding gowns? Check out this program for the military
Military-connected brides-to-be can apply to Operation Deploy Your Dress before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time June 18 for a free gown of your choice.
By Karen Jowers
Military stumped by stolen box of Marine Corps armor-piercing grenades
The Pentagon’s IG wrote that the disappearing grenades “further emphasized the lack of proper security for rail shipments” of military arms, explosives and ammunition.
A year without combat deaths: This Memorial Day, military fatalities overseas were the fewest since 9/11
18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.
By Harm Venhuizen