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By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Feb 9, 2018
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Two-Year Military Funding Deal Hangs In Balance Amid Government Shutdown Anxiety

As the clock ticked closer to a government shutdown Friday, lawmakers said they were nearing a deal on a massive...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Dec 15, 2017
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Senate Panel Says It’s Time For A New AUMF To Rein In Presidential War Power

WASHINGTON — As global threats to the United States escalate, Congress will need a new war authorization to remain relevant...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Dec 7, 2017
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Here’s How The Air Force Is Working To Prevent Next Texas Church Shooting

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told a panel of U.S. senators on Dec. 6 that the service has implemented a...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Nov 17, 2017
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Senate Approves $700B Defense Authorization Bill, Sends It To President’s Desk

In a quick voice vote, the Senate on Thursday approved a massive defense bill, sending a nearly $700 billion plan...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Nov 15, 2017
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McCain Threatens Gridlock Over Army Mental-Health Waivers

WASHINGTON — A slate of Pentagon nominees faced off with a Senate panel Tuesday about the changes facing military recruiting today, as...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Nov 9, 2017
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Lawmakers Agree On Defense Bill Deal That Includes Significant Pay Increase For Troops

A key panel of House and Senate members on Wednesday announced a deal on a massive defense bill, pushing forward...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Nov 7, 2017
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Trump Boosts Defense Budget Request For Missile Defense, Ship Repairs And Expanding Afghan War Strategy

President Donald Trump has boosted his defense budget request, asking for Congress to consider more money for missile defense, repairs...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Oct 24, 2017
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Army Medic Receives Medal Of Honor 47 Years After Secret Mission

A once-secret Vietnam War mission ended with a very public display of pomp and circumstance for retired Army Capt. Gary...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Oct 20, 2017
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Report: Military Base Water Supplies Still Contain Rocket Fuel, Firefighting Foam

A federal watchdog has found most military bases have caught up on reporting about concerns of water contamination, but plenty...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Oct 4, 2017
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Senators Grill Mattis And Dunford On Afghan War Strategy

A key group of senators took the country’s top defense officials to task Tuesday over their inability to obtain crucial...
By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Sep 20, 2017
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Lawmakers Grill Navy Brass Over 7th Fleet Collisions And Readiness

A row of grieving families looked on Sept. 19 as top Navy officials told a chorus of frustrated senators that...