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From history to controversy: 5 things to know about Memorial Day
The day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.
Congress funds Taiwan military support as foreign aid bill stalls
The $300 million in Taiwan military financing falls far short of the $3.9 billion in security assistance for Taipei tied up with Ukraine, Israel aid.
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush says
Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.
DOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and more
Going forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.
Navy civilian worker, contractor indicted in alleged bribery scheme
Former Naval Information Warfare Center civilian employee James Soriano and defense contractor Russell Thurston allegedly conspired to commit fraud.
By Sarah Sicard
Army to slash thousands of jobs in major revamp for future wars
The cuts will mainly affect already-empty posts — not actual soldiers.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press