The biggest military stories of 2022

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The biggest military stories of 2022
By Military Times staff
 Dec 31, 09:00 AM
A Marine walks away after disposing of trash at the burn pit in Forward Operating Base Zeebrudge, Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2013. (Sgt. Anthony L. Ortiz/Marine Corps)

American veterans volunteered to help Ukraine fight after Russia invaded the country in February, Congress passed landmark legislation to help service members affected by toxic exposure and the Defense Department is retiring the National Defense Service Medal on Dec. 31.

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