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Military suicides were on the rise last year, despite a massive investment in prevention programs

Military suicides ticked up once again last year, following a dark long-term trend where the Pentagon has struggled to make meaningful progress.

Media October 24

Ex-porn star Mia Khalifa mocks US military service members, hopes they get PTSD in gleeful video

Former porn star Mia Khalifa went on a social media rant where she said she "hoped" U.S. service members and veterans developed PTSD for fighting a war

Armed Forces October 18

Biden's gone silent on Ukraine support, ranking member of Armed Services Committee warns

Roger Wicker, the head of the Senate’s armed forces committee, urged President Biden to aggressively accelerate aid to Ukraine in his final weeks in office.

Armed Forces September 18

Harrowing footage shows US troops being fired at after VP Harris' claim of no Americans in combat zones

New video of U.S. troops being shot at overseas flies in the face of Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim the U.S. does not have troops in an active combat zone, according to Rep. Jim Banks.

Mali September 17

Militants launch deadly attack on training camp in Mali’s capital

A military training camp and other areas in Mali's capital of Bamako were attacked on Tuesday by Islamic militants, leading to fatal gun battles and the temporary closure of an airport.

Armed Forces September 13

'Respect our warriors': House GOP veteran proposes key benefit to aid deployed service members

Ohio Republican Rep. Warren Davidson on Thursday introduced a bill to eliminate taxes for all U.S. service members deployed overseas.

US Air Force September 4

Pair of US Air Force F-35s make historic landing on highway in Finland

Two U.S. Air Force military jets participated in exercises in Finland, one of which involved the aircraft landing on a roadway, simulating the ability to land and take off anywhere.

Israel August 29

Report: USAID staff warned Gaza pier could sap Israel's willingness to open 'more efficient' aid corridors

USAID Office of the Inspector General report indicates "multiple" agency officials disagreed with the Biden administration's decision to build a humanitarian aid pier off Gaza.

Europe July 9

China, Belarus start joint military drills near Polish border

On the eve of NATO's summit where further support for Ukraine is on the agenda, Belarus and China started joint military exercises just miles from the border of NATO-member Poland.

South America June 26

Bolivian president warns 'irregular' military deployment under way in capital, raising coup fears

Bolivian President Luis Arce warned that an 'irregular' military deployment was taking place in the country's capital, prompting concerns of a potential coup.