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December 20, 2015

VA settles complaints by 3 Phoenix whistleblowers

The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has reached financial settlements with three employees who faced retaliation after filing whistleblower complaints about the troubled Phoenix VA hospital.

December 20, 2015

Hagel seeks info on military relationship with NFL

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is asking for information about the military's relationship with the National Football League, amid a number of high-profile domestic violence incidents involving players.

December 20, 2015

US to help Georgia boost its defenses in face of Russian aggression

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to annex the Crimea region of Ukraine has further isolated Moscow.

December 20, 2015

What would trigger US strike in Syria? Mixed messages from DOD

U.S. military officials gave varying – and at times confusing -- explanations Monday for what, if anything, would trigger U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, after the Joint Chiefs chairman dialed back earlier comments that suggested support for such a strike.

December 20, 2015

Administration condemns Russian move into Ukraine

The Obama administration on Friday condemned the movement of a Russian convoy into eastern Ukraine, calling it a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and demanding that it be withdrawn.

December 20, 2015

US weighs rotating more fighter jets, bombers through northern Australia

The U.S. is considering rotating more fighter jets and bombers through northern Australia as part of steps to deepen its defense ties with Asia-Pacific allies.

December 20, 2015

Hagel says US and India must improve defense cooperation

Capping two days of meetings here, Hagel's speech to New Delhi business leaders and scholars reflected the hopes and frustrations of America's struggles to forge weapons development agreements with India.

December 20, 2015

GOP lawmakers fight plan to bring more illegal immigrant children to military bases

Republican lawmakers are challenging the Obama administration over a newly announced plan to expand the use of U.S. military bases to house illegal immigrant children, warning that it will put a strain on troops and threaten military readiness.

December 20, 2015

Pentagon signs deal to sell $11B worth of arms to Qatar

The Pentagon is making an $11 billion sale of Apache attack helicopters and Patriot and Javelin air-defense weapons to the Persian Gulf state of Qatar.

December 20, 2015

Hagel expected to defend Bergdahl swap before House commitee Wednesday

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to defend the prisoner exchange that led to the release of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl when he testifies before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday.