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October 23, 2022

Russian fighter jet crashes into residential building in Siberian city

A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashed into a residential building in the Siberian city of Irkutsk on Sunday during a training flight, killing both pilots on board.

October 23, 2022

FBI take suspect into custody following 'barricade' situation at US Army's Fort Belvoir

The FBI says a suspect is in custody after the bureau and military police responded to a barricade situation in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, a military base.

October 22, 2022

Virginia congressional race in closely watched swing district tied between Luria, Kiggans: poll

Voters in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District are split with a dead heat race between Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria and Republican state Sen. Jen Kiggans.

October 21, 2022

Myanmar's Karen ethnic minority rebels launch anti-government offensive to seize town

Karen ethnic minority rebels from Myanmar are launching an anti-government offensive in an effort to seize the town of Kawkareik in the Kayin state.

October 21, 2022

3rd defendant in fake military gear scheme sentenced to 2 years in prison

The final defendant in the illegal scheme to supply the military with fake gear has been sentenced to two years in prison. Terry Roe acted as the point of contact with supply personnel.

October 21, 2022

France inaugurates memorial honoring hero dogs

France has inaugurated a memorial to pay tribute to all “civilian and military hero dogs.” The monument acknowledges the role dogs played in the U.S. and European armies during World War I.

October 21, 2022

ME veteran killed in WWII to be buried on Veterans Day

A Maine man, who was killed in World War II when his bomber plane was shot down, will be buried near his hometown in Avon, Maine, this Veterans Day.

October 21, 2022

Veteran groups grapple with declining membership. What's at stake if they can't bring in new blood?

Veteran groups like the American Legion offer camaraderie and political advocacy. But as membership levels steadily decline, they must appeal to younger vets.

October 21, 2022

Veteran groups vie to attract younger generations as memberships decline | Digital Originals

Veteran groups like the American Legion offer camaraderie and political advocacy. But as membership levels steadily decline, they must appeal to younger vets.

October 21, 2022

Team Biden's 'weak,' woke military isn’t ready to face China, Russia. America needs to act fast on defense.

Team Biden’s "weak," woke military isn’t ready to combat the rising challenges of China and Russia. America needs to act fast to boost defense spending.