Military
Decades of DOD efforts fail to stamp out bias, extremism
An AP investigation found that despite new Department of Defense guidelines on extremism, racism and discrimination remain an ongoing concern in the military.
4 years ago
Biden signs $768.2 billion defense spending bill into law
The NDAA authorizes a 5% increase in military spending over last year, and is the product of intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.
4 years ago
Bidens mark Christmas with holiday calls to service members
President Joe Biden marked his first Christmas in office by making calls to military service members stationed around the world, offering them holiday wishes and gratitude.
5 years ago
University of Delaware oceanographer’s quest to find servicemen lost at sea featured in documentary
The film presents the work of Mark Moline and Project Recover, a collaborative trying to repatriate the remains of those still missing from World War II.
5 years ago
UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations were meeting in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine.
5 years ago
The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost
The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.
5 years ago
Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack
About 30 survivors and 100 other veterans of the war participated in a ceremony at a pier overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial.
5 years ago
Biden, Putin square off as tension grows on Ukraine border
In the highly anticipated call on Tuesday, the U.S. president put Moscow on notice that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to sanctions.
5 years ago
‘We just feel it’: Racism plagues U.S. military academies
Beyond blanket anti-discrimination policies, these federally funded institutions volunteer little about how they screen for extremist or hateful behavior.
5 years ago
Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity
It’s a hidden crisis that's existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Veterans Day ceremonies honor those who served in the Philly region
Numerous ceremonies mark Veterans Day in Philadelphia, including a reminder of the cost of service at Community College of Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Biden salutes troops as ‘spine of America’ on Veterans Day
“There’s nothing low risk or low cost about war for the women and men who fight it,” said Biden.
5 years ago
Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor those who’ve served. Here’s how they differ
The two federal holidays recognize members of the U.S. military, but have their origins in two different wars and were created to celebrate different segments of the veterans
5 years ago
Veteran sends funny messages with a serious mission
Zachary Bell wants to create a positive online community with fellow veterans through humor, inside jokes, and messages about mental health.
5 years ago
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