Israel defense minister delays DC visit amid Iran strike planning
The Pentagon said the Israeli Defense Ministry hadn't yet offered an alternative date.
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5,000 more National Guard troops mobilized ahead of Hurricane Milton
Guardsmen are readying for the next hurricane even as other military personnel are still working on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
500 more active-duty troops to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts
About 1,500 active-duty troops and 6,100 National Guardsmen are currently helping with recovery efforts in southeast states.
Navy identifies three vessels impacted by faulty shipyard weld work
The bad welds are not on components that would impact ship safety or operations, but the Navy said it is reviewing at least 23 potentially impacted ships.
Trump downplays troop brain injuries from Iran attack as ‘headaches’
“What does injured mean?” Trump said. “You mean because they had a headache?"
House leaders urge White House to share more tech with Australia, UK
Two top Republican lawmakers in the House say the U.S. restrictions on arms exports could hinder competition with China.
VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates
Department of Justice officials are looking into whether the actions by VA staff warrant criminal charges.
Small-drone defense is next in Pentagon’s Replicator buying push
The Pentagon will request funding for Replicator 2 in its FY26 budget proposal.
VA leaders in New York accused of delaying critical medical visits
In one case, a veteran with esophageal cancer had radiation therapy incorrectly denied for several months before dying from the illness.
Here are all the veterans running for Congress in 2024
More than 180 candidates with military backgrounds are vying for seats in the House and Senate.
Fewer vets will be on the November ballot for Congress this year
Of the 75 congressional candidates this cycle with a combat zone deployment, 62 of them served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.
VA unveils national over-the-phone emergency care option for veterans
Of the more than 61,000 callers so far this year, about 59% had medical questions resolved without having to travel to an urgent care clinic or hospital.
Vets benefits to mirror Social Security cost-of-living boost
Veterans will learn on Oct. 10 what their cost-of-living increase for benefits payouts will be in 2025.
Congress OKs three-month budget extension, avoiding October shutdown
Funding for most federal programs had been scheduled to expire after Sept. 30.
US Army Pacific commander confirmed after senator drops objections
Sen. Tommy Tuberville had blocked Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark’s nomination, citing a delay in disclosing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization.
Senate confirms new National Guard chief, other command leaders
The top National Guard post has been vacant since the start of August.
VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer
The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.
