Bipartisan senators visit Ukraine to assess how the United States aid is being used. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and Senator Sheldon…
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U.S. and Ukraine Military Leaders Meet in Poland
General Milley affirmed unwavering support for Ukraine. Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, met at an undisclosed location in Poland near the border…
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Iraqi Prime Minister Wants U.S. Troops Indefinitely
Troop presence is part of a “good relationship” with U.S. Prime Minister Mohamed al-Sudani of Iraq plans to send a delegation to the United States next month. The…
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Pentagon Responds to Annual UAP Report
There were 510 total UAP sightings reported as of August 30, 2022. The Director of National Intelligence delivered the annual report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), informally known…
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Recognition of Military Spouse Professional Licenses Required
New law includes a provision for states to make transitions easier for spouses in military moves. A provision included in the recently-passed Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act…
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VA Begins Full PACT Claims Processing
All veterans and their survivors are now eligible for toxic exposure benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began processing PACT Act benefit claims for all veterans and…
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Navy Moves to Increase Active-Duty Retention
Suspends “up or out” policy for two years. The U.S. Navy recently announced that the branch will be suspending the enlisted high-year tenure policy for the next two…
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Pentagon Rescinds Military COVID Vaccine Mandate
Defense Department implements Congressional rule in NDAA. The U.S. Department of Defense formally rescinded its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military, in compliance with the National Defense Authorization…
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Pentagon Announces $1.85 Billion Additional Aid to Ukraine
Patriot air defense systems will be included in assistance. The Department of Defense has authorized the 28th presidential drawdown of security assistance for Ukraine. This new round of…
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Spending Bill Provides 4,000 More Visas for Afghan Allies
Senator Shaheen supported the provision that will assist Afghan allies stuck overseas. Congress outlined hundreds of provisions in the omnibus spending bill for 2023. One of these provisions…
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