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Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets
The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets.
Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.
US and allies mark 80th anniversary of WWII Battle of the Bulge
One of the most important and deadly battles in World War II, the Battle of the Bulge stopped Adolf Hitler’s last-ditch offensive.
How the US is countering ISIS during Syria’s upheaval
The U.S. and its partners want to ensure the Islamic State can’t fill the leadership void following President Bashar Assad’s overthrow, officials said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
Marine captain makes her professional boxing debut
Capt. Stephanie Simon previously was a Golden Gloves National Tournament winner for the II Marine Expeditionary Force's boxing team.
By Riley Ceder
With US military support, Israel shifts Middle East power balance
Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.
Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack as war rages on
The U.S. military has stood with Israel since Hamas' attack into the country on Oct. 7, 2023, and suffered attacks on Middle Eastern positions as well.
No more late-night off-base drinking for US troops in Japan
US military personnel in Japan are now banned from drinking off-base late at night after several service member arrests.
By Riley Ceder
Meet the Afghan general who wants to take on the Taliban
“We could mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers in a matter of months. We believe ... thousands of fresh recruits will also rush to the call."
By Hope Hodge Seck
Opinion
The National Guard is in the crosshairs. Congress can save it
In this opinion piece, the author argues that proposed legislative changes to the National Guard could have detrimental effects on the force.
By Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Frank McGinn (ret.)