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Veterans’ voices shape report on the Afghanistan War’s lessons, impact

Veterans of the war in Afghanistan are telling a commission that their experience was not only hell, but but also confounding and demoralizing.

7 days ago

Mike Waltz pledges to make UN ‘great again’ in confirmation hearing

Tuesday was the first time Waltz faced lawmakers since mistakenly adding a journalist to a private Signal chat used to discuss sensitive military plans.

By Matt Brown

6 weeks ago

Russia, US agree to work towards improving ties and ending Ukraine war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wouldn’t accept any outcome from the talks since Kyiv didn’t take part.

6 months ago

Opinion

America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits

In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."

By Al Lipphardt

8 months ago

Plan would cover all health care costs for thousands of vets overseas

Providing more health care coverage for disabled veterans living abroad could be a major focus of the next session of Congress.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, foreign policy

The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president highlights how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the world.

13 months ago

US to expand control of land sales to foreigners near military sites

New Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites.

14 months ago

Americans want more intervention in foreign affairs: poll

A new survey found a significant increase in support for American involvement in international challenges.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing

In a memo obtained by Defense News, a Marine Corps squadron commander raises the alarm about the quality of Lockheed Martin's new F-35C jets.

By Stephen Losey

16 months ago

House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel — next is the Senate

The House has approved a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of turmoil on Capitol Hill.

16 months ago

US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions

The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

17 months ago

Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago