Russian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoy holds a news briefing.

Ukrainian Drones Hit St Petersburg Oil Terminal in Latest Long-Range Attack on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as part of Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” against Russia.

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NATO Commander Says Europe Has Backfilled Most Gaps From US Cutbacks on Military Equipment

The so-called NATO Force Model is the alliance’s Plan A for making forces from the 32 member nations available in times of peace.

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Erdogan’s Warm Ties With Trump Offer Turkey an Edge Ahead of NATO Summit

Trump has frequently praised Erdogan, calling him a “hell of a leader” and a good friend.

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Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence Found by UK National Archives in Papers of Captured US Ship

It is one of just 11 original copies of the so-called Exeter printing of the declaration that are known to exist.

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Rare Copy of Declaration of Independence Found by UK National Archives in Papers of Captured US Ship

It is one of just 11 original copies of the so-called Exeter printing of the declaration that are known to exist.

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What to Know About the Funeral and Burial of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Khamenei, who led Iran for nearly four decades, was killed on Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel jointly launched the war.

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Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, 26, Followed Footsteps of Grandfather, John F. Kennedy & George H. W. Bush

Andrew Song's grandfather fought alongside Americans in the Korean War, inspiring his own future service.

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$25 Can Honor Service Members, Veterans in New Soldiers’ Angels Campaign

The charity is launching a campaign to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families in time for America250.

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$20M in NDAA May Increase Military Combat Casualty Care Success Rate by 25%

A nonprofit lauds the House Appropriations Committee for advancing a funding bill to save more service members' lives.

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Coast Guard's 'SpouseWorks' Program Provides Free Help to 23% of Unemployed Spouses

The service's new free program began July 1 and provides different types of support to military families.

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VFW Defends 'Political Satire' Amid Criticism of Benefits in Take Care of America's Veterans Act

The nation's longest veterans organization has found itself in a war of words with Congress over pending legislation.

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250 US 'Wish Walls' Share Gen Z's 90,000-Plus Hopes & Fears of America's Next 250 Years

The handwritten notes are found across the U.S., at museums, historic sites, libraries, college campuses and public gathering spaces.

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Deployed Service Members Targeted By Squatters Protected Under New Bill

The legislation creates an immediate federal exemption for service members, closing loopholes used by trespassers during military deployments.

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RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler for Military IDs

The RAPIDS Appointment scheduling website has a robust search function, allowing you to search by state, ZIP code, place name or country.

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Trump Administration’s $46 Billion ‘Smart Wall’ Races Ahead on the US-Mexico Border

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said recently that a preliminary part of the wall will be finished by “this time next year.”

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97-Year-Old WWI 'Sacred Soil' Marker at Arlington Gets Full Restoration

America's birthday also coincides with a long friendship with France, with both countries coming together to honor World War I veterans.

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Iran Warns Oil Tankers to Use Approved Routes in Strait of Hormuz or Face a ‘Forceful Response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

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Navy Crew Member Missing After Emergency Water Landing in Arabian Sea

The fate of a missing Navy crew member hung in the balance as search efforts continued following an unexpected helicopter emergency landing.

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The Best Amusement Park Military Discounts

Amusement parks are a fun way for families to spend time together and many offer military discounts.

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Vance Visits Naval Air Station Oceana, Vows Military Deserves 'A Defined Mission'

Vance was introduced by U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins.

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Judge Orders Pentagon to Lift Policy that Journalists Be Accompanied by an Escort

U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said that policy violated the First Amendment.

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82 Years After D-Day, WWII Warbirds Fly Again for America’s 250th Birthday

This July 4th, witness history soar as WWII-era aircraft take to the skies over Jones Beach, commemorating the semiquincentennial.

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Marine Corps Veteran Uses Comedy and Storytelling to Overcome PTSD

Jergen Campbell quit drinking and turned to art and therapy to overcome struggles. He feels other veterans can do the same.

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Yorktown's America250 Events Celebrate the Battle That Won American Independence

The town's commemorations will continue beyond the national July Fourth anniversary and toward 2031, the 250th anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown.

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