November is Military Family Appreciation Month
Throughout the month, military families are honored and recognized for their commitment and contributions in support of our military and nation.
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Military Headlines
Homeless Marine Vet in $400,000 GoFundMe Benefit Arrested
A homeless man who benefited from a GoFundMe page set up by a couple who said he helped them has been arrested.
Want Nuke Reduction? Change Adversary's Behavior, STRATCOM Chief Says
There is a way to keep savings and cut costs when it comes to modernizing the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Remains of Mayor Killed in Afghanistan Returned to Utah
A couple hundred motorcycle riders carrying American flags waited in salute outside the gates of the National Guard base.
Report: US Military at Risk of Losing War to Russia, China
The U.S. is at risk of losing a war to either country, states a report released Wednesday by a bipartisan commission.
National Guard Troops Search for More Wildfire Victims
National Guard troops searched Wednesday through charred debris for more victims of California's deadliest wildfire.
Husband of Slain 101st Soldier Charged with Premeditated Murder
A grand jury has indicted Victor Silvers on seven criminal counts relating to the alleged "premeditated murder" of his wife.
Malmstrom Squadron Commander Fired Over Unhealthy Command Climate
A security forces commander at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, has been relieved from his post.
First Woman Passes Army Special Forces Selection Process
A female soldier has made it through the selection process required for the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course.
SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
The new M17 Advanced Sport Pellet, or ASP, pistol is powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge.
Millions in Cost Overruns Hit Effort to Merge VA, Military Health Records
A project to provide common electronic health records for the VA and the DoD has been hit with a $350 million cost overrun.
NATO Commits Long-Term to Military Training Mission In Iraq
Iraq's prime minister declared "final victory" over ISIS last year, but intense fighting continues.
SEAL Allegedly Shot Non-Combatants, Held Reenlistment Ceremony with Corpse
A Navy SEAL who allegedly stabbed a wounded ISIS fighter to death last year is also accused of shooting two noncombatants.
Defense Secretary Mattis Visits Military Troops Deployed to Border
Mattis called the deployment legal and justified, and said it was necessary to make sure the U border was properly secure.
Lawmakers to Grill VA on GI Bill Error Costing Veterans Thousands
The VA's system failures have led to GI Bill housing allowance payment delays that are costing veterans thousands of dollars.
Guardsman at Texas Border Accused of Sexual Assault
A Texas National Guard member serving at the U.S.-Mexico border is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a motel.
Service News
Military Life
9 Great Freebies for Military and Their Families
Some military discounts include products or services you can get for free. Here are 10 examples of those freebies.
Navy Vet Jesse Ventura Visits Next Minnesota Governor, and Talks Pot
Gov.-elect Tim Walz expressed support in the past for legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
Joe Walsh's VetsAid Raised $1.2 Million at Tacoma Dome Concert
VetsAid will distribute the money to veterans organizations around the country.
