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If you retire under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the maximum survivor benefit payable is 55 percent of your unreduced annual benefit.

The U.S. Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned

NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.

Among 160 years of presidential scandals, Trump stands alone

Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace over his role in the infamous Watergate break-in.

Departing VA deputy sees progress, success in department changes

Donald Remy is set to step down from his leadership post at VA on April 1.

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Assault amphibious vehicles transit toward land Aug. 15, 2019, after exiting the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) in the Gulf of Aden.

Lawmakers decry US Navy’s plan to decommission aging amphibious ships

Sen. Dan Sullivan accused the Navy of blowing off last year's law requiring a fleet of at least 31 amphibious warships, amid plans to retire three early.

Hackers probing contractors for path to Pentagon, DISA chief says

The NSA and FBI in October said hackers infiltrated an unnamed defense industrial base organization and made off with sensitive information.

F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire

“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.

Oshkosh to shutter JLTV line next year if protest fails

Oshkosh Defense will end the JLTV line next year unless the Government Accountability Office overturns the Army's decision to switch manufacturers.

Remembering Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador

Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.

Federal agencies get ‘shopper’s guide’ to aid purchases of 5G

Some 90% of federal agencies are planning to adopt 5G, according to a 2022 study by General Dynamics Information Technology.

US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests

The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.

Federal agents reflect on House’s ‘troubling’ weaponization committees

Democratic and GOP members of Congress sparred on the scope and intent of the very first hearing and on the Twitter files during the second.

Transgender vets call for more protections from Congress, VA

Advocates want VA to move ahead with plans to provide gender-affirming surgery to transgender veterans, a policy change first promised in summer 2021.

An airman counts cash for a customer’s withdrawal request as part of his immersion tour with the wing staff agency July 30, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

Air Force allows airmen to keep $2.3 million in overpayments

The overpayment to nearly 7,800 airmen was because of an agency error, according to the service.

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