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U.S. Air Force loadmasters and pilots load passengers aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, Aug. 24, 2021.

Veterans urge Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act

The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow Afghans who came to the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation to be re-vetted and apply for a permanent status.

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What is the Federal Ballpark E$timate for retirement?

Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.

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Senator vows hold on military nominees over Pentagon abortion policy

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is upset over the military's new abortion access policy, announced just before the midterm elections.

What happens to federal pay raise if Congress fails to pass a budget?

President Biden’s proposed pay raise included an across-the-board base pay increase of 4.1% and a locality pay average increase of 0.5%.

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In this photo provided by the Zaporizhzhia region military administration, a damaged building and a car are seen after a Russian strike in the village of Novosofiivka, in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again

Drones struck inside Russia’s border with Ukraine Tuesday in the second day of attacks.

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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Gregzon Fontanilla, from Guam, prepares a COVID-19 vaccine aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 10, 2022. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley/Navy)

VA, HHS urge veterans to get COVID shots before holiday season

More than 23,000 veterans have died from complications related to COVID-19 infections.

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A portion of the Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C., is seen against clear blue skies on Dec. 4, 2022.

Warnock or Walker? Georgia runoff to settle last Senate seat

Outcome will determine whether Democrats have outright 51-49 majority or control a 50-50 chamber based on Vice President Kamala Harris’ tiebreaking vote.

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Which level of insurance for survivor benefit is best?

Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.

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US Army makes largest helicopter award in 40 years

The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.

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How Army commands are responding to ‘targeted’ N.C. power outage

An unknown number of Fort Bragg personnel live in the affected area.

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US Army creates legal office for murder, rape, other serious crime

The move comes as Congress pushes the military branches on serious criminal cases.

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The failure of integrated deterrence, and what to do about China

Modernization must not be sacrificed during this time of crisis, or we risk winning the battle to ultimately lose the war.

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Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks

Senate-passed version of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act aims to buy massive amounts of high-priority munitions using multiyear contracts.

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This week in Congress: Final NDAA compromise expected to be unveiled

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 5, 2022.

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San Francisco police approved to deploy ‘killer robots’

Dallas police became the first to kill a suspect with a robot in 2016 when they used one to detonate explosives during a standoff with a sniper.

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Technical debt: The cybersecurity threat hiding in plain sight

The Biden Administration’s executive order on cybersecurity in May 2021 jump started the movement toward a zero trust architecture.

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Fake parts: A Pentagon supply chain problem hiding in plain sight

The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

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A failed Iranian rocket launch at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in northern Iran

Maxar wins NOAA nod to track satellites, space junk as launches surge

There are more than 4,800 active satellites on orbit today, and Euroconsult estimates that 17,000 more will be launched in the next decade.

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Government-private sector cooperation vital in cyberwar: Senator King

King, who sits on Senate Intelligence panel that investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election, said citizens must develop their media literacy.

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Demand for Ukraine oversight ‘part of Russian propaganda,’ Smith says

Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."

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The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow Afghans who came to the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation to be re-vetted and apply for a permanent status.

Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is upset over the military's new abortion access policy, announced just before the midterm elections.

President Biden’s proposed pay raise included an across-the-board base pay increase of 4.1% and a locality pay average increase of 0.5%.

Drones struck inside Russia’s border with Ukraine Tuesday in the second day of attacks.

More than 23,000 veterans have died from complications related to COVID-19 infections.

Outcome will determine whether Democrats have outright 51-49 majority or control a 50-50 chamber based on Vice President Kamala Harris’ tiebreaking vote.

Reg Jones is the resident expert on retirement and the federal government at Federal Times.

The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.

An unknown number of Fort Bragg personnel live in the affected area.

The move comes as Congress pushes the military branches on serious criminal cases.

Modernization must not be sacrificed during this time of crisis, or we risk winning the battle to ultimately lose the war.

Senate-passed version of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act aims to buy massive amounts of high-priority munitions using multiyear contracts.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 5, 2022.

Dallas police became the first to kill a suspect with a robot in 2016 when they used one to detonate explosives during a standoff with a sniper.

The Biden Administration’s executive order on cybersecurity in May 2021 jump started the movement toward a zero trust architecture.

The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

There are more than 4,800 active satellites on orbit today, and Euroconsult estimates that 17,000 more will be launched in the next decade.

King, who sits on Senate Intelligence panel that investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election, said citizens must develop their media literacy.

Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."