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The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
Judge allows deployment of West Virginia Guard in DC to continue
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
The Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.
Pentagon wants ‘calculated’ risk culture in weapons buying revamp
The Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Pentagon said its overhauled acquisition strategy emphasizes — but doesn't mandate — speed in weapons buying.
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
Military experts warn security hole in most AI chatbots can sow chaos
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
From hot dogs to haircuts, your Veterans Day deals await
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
Army veteran Danielle Green is the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character.
Army veteran becomes the face of Call of Duty’s new bionic hero
Army veteran Danielle Green is the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Army veteran Danielle Green is the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
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November 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
Wolfe tapped as Air Force’s new top enlisted leader
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America.
Government shutdown prompts cancellation of some Veterans Day events
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America.
Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health.
Troops’ dental readiness showing some improvement, some decay
Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health.
Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today.
This American soldier saved Charlemagne’s cathedral in World War II
Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today.
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
Military Times' timeline of strikes conducted by the U.S. military in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since early September.
A list of US military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels
Military Times' timeline of strikes conducted by the U.S. military in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since early September.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Military Times' timeline of strikes conducted by the U.S. military in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since early September.
The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.
National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28
The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February.
Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April.
Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks
Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April.
An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns.
Air Force adopts new grooming standards to align with Hegseth’s vision
An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns.
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.
Airmen plead guilty to false statements in shooting that suspended M18
Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.