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VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department

Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.

By Leo Shane III

18 hours ago

Navy officer charged with killing of wife at Japanese hotel

Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Olsen was charged May 7 at Naval Base San Diego with the unpremeditated murder of his wife.

2 months ago

Family of Marine veteran Paul Whelan backs Griner prisoner swap

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will keep negotiating for Marine veteran Paul Whelan’s release.

3 years ago

WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap, Marine veteran still held

The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price.

3 years ago

Marine vet in Russian prison contacts family, brother says

The family of Marine veteran Paul Whelan said Friday that he has resumed contact after unexpectedly becoming unreachable in November.

3 years ago

Five soldiers with 10th Mountain Division jailed on rape charges

All five soldiers are junior enlisted assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.

By Staff Report

3 years ago

Marine vet’s prisoner swap still possible, Russian diplomat says

The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner.

3 years ago

GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

They want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Report urges improvements in US approach to hostage cases

The report was released amid efforts to bring home Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, who are both detained in Russia.

3 years ago

How a Republican rift on Ukraine could complicate future aid packages

The schism within the GOP raises questions about Congress' ability to keep funding Ukraine aid if Republicans win the majority.

By Bryant Harris and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Family of Marine veteran jailed in Russia to meet with Biden

President Joe Biden plans to meet with the families of Marine veteran Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.

3 years ago

How a new Army cyber general got George Patton’s stars

The new commander of the Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon received the artifact the night before his promotion.

By Davis Winkie and Colin Demarest

3 years ago