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Oct 24, 2025 · Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation.

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May 22, 2025 · The Army is heading for a major reorganization that includes eliminating at least 2,000 positions -- a combination of civilian and troop roles -- and cuts to planned purchases in …

Oct 20, 2025 · Venezuela continues to rely heavily on Russian military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles and air defense systems now positioned to counter U.S. forces in the …

Apr 2, 2024 · In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force.

Jun 26, 2025 · The U.S. military would be able to help civilian law enforcement only in narrow circumstances under a bill being introduced Thursday by a Democratic senator to close what …

Mar 7, 2025 · The military's recruiting challenges have largely centered around finding young Americans eligible to serve, a pool that the Pentagon has estimated at only about 23% of 17- …

Oct 9, 2025 · A shutdown contingency plan posted on the Pentagon’s website cites the use of funds to continue military operations from Trump's big tax and spending cut bill.