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Texas approves $339 million to keep state Guard troops deployed along border with Mexico Gov. Greg Abbott and four top state lawmakers approved $339 million to keep thousands of Texas National Guard troops deployed to the state’s border with Mexico. Read more >

Pentagon says China remains biggest threat to US despite ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine China remains the greatest threat for U.S. interests at home and abroad, despite Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a new Pentagon defense strategy released Thursday. Read more >

VA received nearly 113,000 claims under PACT Act, urges veterans to submit claims quickly The Department of Veterans Affairs has received nearly 113,000 claims under a new law that expands eligibility for health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins. Read more >   Army backtracks, announcing heating caps and other measures to cut energy use in Europe U.S. Army garrisons in Europe are set to be colder and darker this winter because of new conservation measures taken in response to the Continent’s energy crisis. Read more >   Sea exercise for Navy drones tests their capabilities in front of Middle East partners Three unmanned surface vessels, also known as sail drones, and seven manned ships from four countries participated in the exercise, which took place in the Persian Gulf. Read more >

Navy ships’ crews save 3 from motorboat ablaze off coast of Yemen The destroyer USS Nitze and the patrol coastal ship USS Monsoon rescued a trio of Yemeni nationals from a burning motorboat moments before it sank in the Gulf of Aden. Read more >   US troops put in harm’s way by lack of White House info-sharing, report says In a report released Wednesday, the International Crisis Group called for greater congressional oversight of ongoing American counterterrorism missions. Read more >   GOP critic of visa program for Afghans has veterans groups fretting over its future Lawmakers this week are debating a provision in the annual defense budget that would extend the Special Immigrant Visa program beyond 2023. But Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley has raised objections. Read more >   Self-checkout stations are coming to US military exchange stores worldwide The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out 500 self-checkout units at its military department stores worldwide. Read more >   COVID-19 less frightful this Halloween on US bases in Japan This year, many military commands in Japan are shedding prohibitions to accommodate group activities like spooky bowling nights, haunted houses and increased numbers of local guests. Read more >   ‘What to Expect’ author celebrates soon-to-be military moms with baby shower in Japan About 50 new and soon-to-be mothers laughed, cheered and chatted alongside the author of a best-selling pregnancy guide this week, part of a USO program that brings the baby shower experience to future parents who are far from home. Read more >

 

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