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Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
That time a helo crew dropped greased pigs onto an aircraft carrier
In the video, three pigs can be seen being released from the helo onto the flight deck of the Kennedy, as bewildered sailors give chase.
Welcome home, Bataan Amphibious Ready Group
Sailors and Marines deployed with the group spent nearly nine months deployed before coming home this week.
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
This Marine ruled as the king of a Haitian island for three years
Sgt. Faustin Wirkus’ ascent from a poor 'breaker boy' — separating coal from slate — to king, is the stuff of Marine Corps legend.
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
More military commissaries to offer home grocery delivery this year
More troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer.
Fired Navy SEAL CO arrested for DWI and didn’t initially tell command
Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski was arrested for DWI in January and didn't report it until last week, leading to his firing, a defense official confirmed.
Navy sending sailors and ships to help build Gaza aid pier
The plan requires the Navy and the Army to team up under the Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore program to construct a roll-on, roll-off discharge facility.
