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Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise

The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.

Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’

It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.

Army-Navy game hits the road with its first stop in New England

Philadelphia has hosted 90 times. But New York, Baltimore, Chicago and others have cheered on the cadets and Midshipmen.

DOD watchdog report warns of issues across military health care system

A lack of timely access to military health care plagues each of the services, according to a new Pentagon inspector general report.

Political fights aren’t discouraging recruits, military recruiters say

Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans.

Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues

Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.

23 top military leaders still in limbo after nominations blockade ends

A pair of Republican senators are still blocking the senior leaders from stepping in to their new roles.

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Why American business should be military ready

Businesses are grappling with the issue of underemployment and the retention of our nation's heroes. We can address this today.

Here are the 422 military leaders finally confirmed by the Senate

More than 400 senior officers received promotions after waiting months for Senate action.

Lawyer picked as Army’s first top sexual assault prosecutor fired

Brig. Gen. Warren Wells was removed from the job because of an email he sent 10 years ago appearing to belittle victims’ assault allegations.