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The Pentagon is out of money for Ukraine Jan 24, 2024

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The U.S. is looking to allies to keep bridging the gap.

Two soldiers injured in Iraq following Iranian-backed militant attack Jan 23, 2024

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The Pentagon confirmed at least two American service members suffered traumatic brain injuries as a result.

What are the must see movies and shows in 2024? Jan 22, 2024

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These are the edge-of-your-seat movies and shows troops and lovers of military movies and series should watch for in 2024.

Congress averts another government shutdown … until March Jan 19, 2024

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Yesterday, lawmakers approved a continuing resolution until March 1 and March 8.

Biden administration to relist Houthis as ‘terrorist’ group Jan 18, 2024

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The move comes after the Houthis have targeted civilian ships off the Yemeni coast of the Red Sea.

US conducts more rounds of airstrikes against Houthis Jan 17, 2024

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The strike followed a Houthi attack on a merchant vessel Monday.

Extremism an issue for vets more than troops, study says Jan 16, 2024

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Recently published research found that service members don’t participate in violent extremism at higher rates than the rest of the U.S. population, but former troops do.

US, British militaries launch retaliatory strike against Houthis in Yemen Jan 12, 2024

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The strikes marked the first U.S. military response against the Houthis for drone and missile attacks on commercial ships since the start of the war in Israel.

U.S.-China resume military-to-military communications Jan 11, 2024

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Today, Pentagon reporter Noah Robertson breaks down a meeting between military officials from China and the United States, which is a first since 2021.

Austin developed infection after prostate cancer treatment Jan 10, 2024

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Today, the Pentagon announced that Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin's hospitalization stemmed from an infection -- a complication from a previous surgery addressing a prostate cancer diagnosis.

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