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Vets may see only a small cost-of-living boost in benefits next year
An outside watchdog estimates the benefits adjustment will be less than 3% in 2025.
US lawmaker links small defense firms in Maryland
A Maryland congressman is launching a local consortium on Tuesday to link small aerospace and defense firms and educational institutions in the Pentagon’s backyard — so the companies can solve common problems like workforce shortages.
By Joe Gould
Behold, a CAC-free future!
The Navy is testing mobile applications that promise to give sailors CAC-free access to their service records.
By Mark D. Faram
Hundreds more active-duty troops may be sent to US-Mexico border
The mission is separate from President Donald Trump’s campaign to build a border wall, officials say.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pompeo in Middle East reassures allies about US role in region, pushes for ‘Arab NATO’
He is pushing for what some call an “Arab NATO” alliance to counter threats from Iran.
Vets working without pay: Government shutdown leaves hundreds of thousands in the lurch
Build a wall or don’t — Shanley-Dillman doesn’t care. He just wants to see elected officials come to some sort of compromise so that he and his other veteran colleagues can get back to work.
By Natalie Gross
If US troops leave Syria, what happens to America’s Kurdish partners in the fight?
The U.S. needed a partner on the ground to fight ISIS. Now, if the Americans leave, the Kurds stand to lose everything.
Retired 4-star Marine resigns from Middle East envoy in Qatar dispute
The retired general said that the recent resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis did not influence his decision.
By Todd South
Iranian navy vows to sail into America’s backyard
One of Iran's top naval officers says Tehran will send a "flotilla" on a cruise to the Western Atlantic.
By Mark D. Faram
Israel defense aid bill snared in shutdown showdown
The way ahead is unclear for a bill to impose new sanctions on Syria, boost security assistance to Israel and reauthorize defense cooperation with Jordan.
By Joe Gould
National security adviser Bolton outlines conditions for US pullout from Syria
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said Sunday that the American military withdrawal from northeastern Syria is conditioned on defeating the remnants of the Islamic State group and on Turkey assuring the safety of U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press