Official: U.S. Provided Intel Before Ukraine Sank Russian Warship
The Pentagon says it provided intelligence to Ukraine before the Russian missile cruiser Moskva was struck by missiles and sank last month.
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Push To Arm Ukraine Strains U.S. Weapons Stockpile
While the U.S. ramps up military support for Ukraine, defense contractors face production challenges like supply chain issues and labor shortages.
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Former Intel Leader: New Russian Commander Must Prove Himself Quickly
The intelligence community assesses that Vladimir Putin hopes to declare a win by May 9 for a patriotic holiday called Victory Day.
Lawmakers Push For Expanded Health Care For Vets Exposed To Burn Pits
The Honoring Our Pact Act would open health care to millions of exposed vets and provide more disability benefits for conditions linked to the pits.
President Biden Visits U.S. Troops In Poland, Brings Aid For Ukraine
Billions of dollars worth of high-tech military equipment will be delivered by road on secret routes to Ukrainian fighters repelling Putin's army.
Ukraine War Is Backdrop In U.S. Push For Hypersonic Weapons
Hypersonic weapons are defined as anything traveling beyond Mach 5, or five times faster than the speed of sound.
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Pentagon To Shut Down Leaking Fuel Tank Facility In Hawaii
The tanks, built into the side of a mountain during WWII to protect against enemy attack, had leaked into a drinking water well and contaminated it.
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The War In Ukraine Is Triggering PTSD In Veterans
The news coverage can be especially hard for U.S. residents who left war torn countries like Syria, central America and Vietnam.
Biden Visits Texas To Push Health Care For Vets Exposed To Burn Pits
In last week's State of the Union address, the president raised the prospect of whether the chemicals from burn pits led to the death of his son Beau.
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House To Vote On Bill That Would Help Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
The bill would expand health services and benefits for millions of veterans exposed to burn pits that were used to get rid of toxic waste.
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President Biden Banning Russia From U.S. Airspace Because Of Ukraine
The move follows similar action by Canada and the European Union in recent days.
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Black Female WWII Unit Recognized With Congressional Honor
The unit was credited with solving a growing mail crisis and served as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military.
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Sexual Assault Reports Increase Sharply At U.S. Military Academies
Sexual assault reports at America's military academies jumped 25% between 2020 and 2021.
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Secretary Of Defense Meets With Officials, U.S. Troops In Poland
The visit comes as spiking tensions in eastern Ukraine on Friday aggravated Western fears of a Russian invasion and a new war in Europe.
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3,000 Troops From Fort Bragg Deploy To Poland
The mission is to reassure NATO partners and deter Russian aggression.
U.S. Sends More Aid To Ukraine Amid Tensions With Russia
Officials say the shipment includes ammunition and shoulder-fired grenade launchers.
Why The U.S. Is Warning Of Russia's False Flag And Fake Video Plans
The National Security Council tells Newsy disclosures are meant "to deny Russia the opportunity to use these lies to justify an invasion of Ukraine."
Air Force Ordered To Pay More Than $230M For Texas Church Massacre
A judge ruled the Air Force failed to flag a conviction that could have prevented the gunman from buying the weapon used to kill 26 people in 2017.
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More U.S. Troops Deployed To Europe In Response To Russia
One Major General set up headquarters for some 1,700 additional soldiers President Biden is sending to the 4,500 already stationed there.
U.S. Navy SEAL Candidate Dies After 'Hell Week'
Seaman Kyle Mullen died at a San Diego-area hospital Friday after he and another SEAL trainee reported experiencing symptoms of an unknown illness.
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U.S. Navy Trying To Find Wreckage That Fell Into South China Sea
The F-35C fighter jet crashed on Jan. 24 during a routine mission as it was landing.
ISIS Leader Killed During U.S. Raid In Syria
The raid targeted Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, who took over as head of the militant group in 2019.
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U.S. Forces Launch Raid In Syria; Civilians Also Reported Dead
The operation, which residents say lasted over two hours early Thursday, jolted the sleepy village of Atmeh near the Turkish border.
| Terace Garnier and AP
Ukrainian Parliament Member Shares Concerns As Tensions Escalate
Russian troops have increased training and erected tents at virtually every deployment location in Russia's west, the Crimean peninsula and Belarus.
U.S. Army To Immediately Start Discharging COVID Vaccine Refusers
According to data released by the Army last week, more than 3,300 soldiers have refused to get the vaccine.
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Legislation To Address Issues For Veterans Exposed To Toxic Burn Pits
The bipartisan bill unveiled Tuesday would direct the VA to include more screening measures for symptoms associated with burn pit exposures.
Alaska Joins Lawsuit Challenging Vaccine Mandate For National Guard
Gov. Mike Dunleavy joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in a lawsuit against the Biden administration's inoculation requirement for the military.
Former Commanding Gen. Of U.S. Army Europe Speaks On Ukraine, Russia
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and how it threatens European stability.
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U.S. Puts 8,500 Troops On Heightened Alert Amid Russia Tension
The troops are prepared for potential deployment to Europe as Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to de-escalate military pressure on Ukraine.
| Jason Bellini and AP
President Biden Issues New Warning To Russia Over Invading Ukraine
He said he thinks Moscow will invade and warned Putin that Russia would pay a "dear price" in lives lost and a possible cuttoff from global banking.
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