Lawmakers urge VA to halt ‘mega’ tech projects and focus on small updates that work

While the electronic health records system and several other major projects sound good in theory, they have been over budget by billions of dollars and fail to function properly, Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., said during a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee subpanel hearing.

Army veteran found fatally shot near her car, Pennsylvania police say. Arrest comes 6 months later

A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder in the June shooting death of a 47-year-old mother and military veteran, Pennsylvania police said.

Syrian rebels offer to help US search for journalist Austin Tice

The rebel group that now runs Syria’s government offered on Thursday to “cooperate directly” with the United States to search for missing American journalist Austin Tice, a move that analysts said could hasten efforts to learn his whereabouts, or whether he is living or dead.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s home targeted by bomb threat last week

U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s home was targeted by a bomb threat last week, the latest in a string that have been leveled against members of Congress from New England in the past month.

Lawmakers want to allow troops to fix their own equipment

Service members could gain the ability to repair and maintain their own equipment under a new bill that seeks to cut Pentagon spending on defense contractors.

15 military veterans convicted of nonviolent crimes receive pardons

The veterans served in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard and will see their convictions wiped out alongside 24 others who were pardoned by President Joe Biden. “America was built on the promise of possibility and second chances,” Biden said.

How Israel used a power vacuum to destroy Syria’s military assets

The battle plans had been drawn up years ago, and when the Syrian state fell suddenly, Israel wasted no time putting them in motion.

Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens agrees to plead guilty to federal charges

Alexander Smirnov was arrested in February on allegations that he falsely reported to the FBI in June 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter Biden and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 or 2016.

Methods of the ‘nonnas’ revealed at Naples pasta-making class

Naples Bay Tours offers participants the opportunity to learn the pasta-making basics used by Neapolitan nonnas, or grandmothers, while reveling in the city’s food culture.

Explore the wonders of natural history at the Seodaemun Museum in Seoul

With interactive displays about fossils, geology and biology, Seoul’s Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is a surefire hit for adults and children interested in the natural world.

Hiding in the open, a taste of Thailand in South Korea

The simply named Pad Thai Restaurant near Osan Air Base has a simple name and modest storefront, but serves up authentic and delicious cuisine.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than 50 people as Paraguay reopens embassy in Jerusalem

The latest deadly strike hit the urban Nuseirat refugee camp just hours after U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told reporters in Jerusalem that the recent ceasefire in Lebanon has helped clear the way for a potential deal to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

Seasonal offerings add to the warmth at Ennie’s in Homburg

Ennie’s Deli and More is a cozy spot to enjoy a satisfying breakfast or lunch just a short drive from Ramstein Air Base.

US citizen found in Syria says he was imprisoned for months

Travis Timmerman appears to have been among thousands of people released from the country’s notorious prisons after rebels reached Damascus over the weekend, overthrowing President Bashar Assad and ending his family’s 54-year rule.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Recently announced concerts and events for Dec. 13 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

Army-Navy Game 2024: Ranking Army’s specialty uniforms for this special rivalry

This unique rivalry — aside from the players themselves (future soldiers, sailors and Marines) and the unmatched history — in recent years has added a special feature: Specialty uniforms. Here are the top 10 Army uniforms from the series.

Army-Navy Game 2024: Rivalry has ‘more juice’ with both teams in midst of strong seasons

Only twice before 2024 have both Army and Navy won eight or more games in a season: 2016 and 1996. The Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy isn’t the only thing on the line this year, even with Navy coach Brian Newberry’s players trying to downplay it.