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Trump says he’d use the National Guard to deport migrants if reelected
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee didn't elaborate how he'd carry out deportation operations or what role the Guard would play in them.
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Researchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.
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Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall
The high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.
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Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination
A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.
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Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
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Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US Capitol
Congress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.
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Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouse
A Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
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ChatGPT-val: Sailor claims AI helped write annual performance eval
A Reddit user claiming to be a sailor said ChatGPT helped to complete the dreaded annual performance evaluation.
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Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 response
The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
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Chinese Army defector claims air force cooked meals using missile fuel
A former Chinese military member says troops were forced to use missile fuel to cook dinner.
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