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27 February 2026

Trump’s 2026 State of the Union: $1 Trillion Defense Budget, ‘Warrior Dividend’ and What It Means for Troops

Trump touts a $1 trillion defense budget, a $1,776 troop bonus and a tougher stance on Iran in his 2026 State of the Union. Here’s what it means for service members.

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VA Won’t Enforce New Rule on Disability Ratings, Secretary Says. Congress Members Want It Rescinded

VA Ends FBI Reporting Policy For Veterans In Fiduciary Program

New VA Rule Ties Disability Ratings to Medicated Symptoms, Drawing Fire From Veterans Groups

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Two Heroes, Two Medals of Honor: Inside Trump’s State of the Union Tribute

25 Years After 9/11: Former CENTCOM Commander’s Strategic Warning on What America Still Gets Wrong

Does Congress Have to Approve Trump's $10 Billion Gaza Pledge? What To Know

Hegseth Warns Anthropic to Let the Military Use the Company’s AI Tech as It Sees Fit

Pentagon Appeals Order Blocking Sen. Mark Kelly's Punishment for Call to Resist Unlawful Orders

US Military Airlifts Small Reactor as Trump Pushes to Quickly Deploy Nuclear Power

NATO's Secret Aircraft Acquisition Process After Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Fallout

Iran Says Deal ‘Within Reach’ as Talks Resume and US, Israel Brace for Uncertainty

From the Revolutionary War to Iraq, The Music & Books That Shaped American Troops

Army's Inaugural Drone Awards Competition Draws 200-Plus Participants

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