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August 1, 2022

US sending $550 million in military aid to Ukraine, including HIMARS ammunition

The United States is sending another $550 in military aid, including ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, to Ukraine, officials announced.

August 1, 2022

Pelosi's Taiwan plans: Kirby pressed on claims White House is trying to 'placate' China

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has not yet confirmed she will visit Taiwan against the wishes of the Chinese Communist Party, the White House said Monday.

August 1, 2022

Maryland's Assateague Island National Seashore beach closed after unexploded military ordnance found

Part of a beach along Maryland's Assateague Island National Seashore has been closed after at least seven pieces of unexploded military ordnance have been found.

August 1, 2022

Veteran burn pit bill headed for another vote in the Senate amid partisan turmoil

There is ongoing partisan debate in the Senate around a widely supported bill, the PACT Act, that would help veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.

August 1, 2022

Texas veteran shot down in Vietnam on 7 years as POW at 'Hanoi Hilton' prison camp: 'You keep faith'

Col. James Lamar, 94, was shot down during a bombing mission over North Vietnam in 1966 and spent seven years as a prisoner of war at the "Hanoi Hilton."

July 31, 2022

Indiana police officer shot and killed during traffic stop in 'senseless act of violence'

An Elwood Police Department officer was shot and killed around 2 a.m. after a suspect he had just pulled over got out of his car and started firing a gun.

July 31, 2022

Marine veteran, a double amputee, stresses service to country 'in a different way'

Brandon Rumbaugh, a Marine veteran who lost both his legs in military service in Afghanistan, discussed on "Fox and Friends Weekend" the Semper Fi and America's Fund, plus CrossFit.

July 31, 2022

Col. James Lamar, 94, details his nearly 7-year stint as a POW after being shot down during the Vietnam War

Col. James Lamar, 94, spent six years, nine months, and six days in the notorious "Hanoi Hilton" prison camp after he was shot down during a bombing mission in May 1966. 

July 31, 2022

US Navy developing water-based drones to combat China 'pacing challenge' but wary of 'unproven technology'

The Navy has faced a number of setbacks in deploying new ships after the vessels suffered various technological shortcomings that forced early retirement.

July 31, 2022

Toomey rips Dems trotting out ‘pseudo celebrity’ Jon Stewart to ‘make up false accusations’ about veteran bill

Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., on Sunday ripped Democrats and comedian Jon Stewart for trying to paint him as anti-veteran for blocking a veterans benefits bill last week.