Army focuses on rebuilding Iraqi capabilities

The US Army is using more effective ways to build Iraqi forces to battle the Islamic State group as it sets up future operations against a "committed and capable" enemy, said one of the Army's experts in sustaining the fight.

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Coast Guard commandant fired after Trump returns to White House

Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch.

Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary

The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.

Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine

Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Lawmakers again push to ease firing rules for misbehaving VA staff

Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump's first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.

Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services

Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.

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