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
Remains of Mayor Serving in Afghanistan Returning to Utah
Brent Taylor's body will be transported from Dover Air Force Base to a National Guard base in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.
Trump Picks Retired General for Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
A retired four-star general is President Donald Trump's pick to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
CIA Considered Using 'Truth Serum' on Post-9/11 Detainees
Shortly after 9/11, the CIA considered using a drug it thought might work like a truth serum.
SecDef Mattis to Make First Visit to US Troops Stationed at Border
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis plans to visit U.S. troops stationed on the southwest border on Wednesday.
7th Special Forces Group Soldier Dies in Training Accident
Spc. Nicholas C. Jividen died Nov. 6 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., the military said Wednesday.
When Disaster Strikes: VA Responders Hit the Streets Amid Hurricanes and Wildfire
Hurricane Florence pointed up the critical need for VA outreach programs to cope with disasters.
Melania Trump Publicly Calls for National Security Council Official's Firing
The Wall Street Journal reported that the first lady's staff and Ricardel clashed during Mrs. Trump's visit to Africa.
George W. Bush, Laura Bush Honored for Work with Veterans
Former Vice President Joe Biden presented the award to the couple at the Philadelphia history museum on Sunday.
Norwegian Frigate Sinks After it Was Rammed by Tanker
One of Norway's Navy frigates has almost completely gone under water after an oil tanker rammed into it last week.
Former Navy SEAL Zinke '100 Percent Confident' He'll Be Cleared in Probes
The former Montana congressman and Navy SEAL faces a number of probes by federal investigators
Guard Strips Tuition Funding for ROTC Scholarship Students
Some National Guard students attending North Dakota colleges on ROTC scholarships are scrambling to stay in school.
Navy's Only Drone Submarine Hunter Arrives at Pearl Harbor
The Office of Naval Research plans to continue developing Sea Hunter into what could become an entirely new class of vessel.
After 17 Years, Many Afghans Blame US for Unending War
After 17 years of war, the Taliban have retaken half the country and security is worse than it's ever been.
Army's Greens Uniform Won't Be Available Until End of 2020, Company Says
Beyond stating that soldiers would not have to buy the Army Greens until 2028, the announcement provided little information.
9/11 Trial Lawyers Find Mold in Top-secret Offices: Could it Snarl Gitmo Hearings?
Defense lawyers in the 9/11 case arrived at Guantanamo to find a mold infestation in their top-secret work spaces.
Service News
Military Life
Joe Walsh's VetsAid Raised $1.2 Million at Tacoma Dome Concert
VetsAid will distribute the money to veterans organizations around the country.
Stan Lee, WWII Veteran and Spider-Man Creator, Dies at 95
Lee served in the Army during World War II, writing for training films.
Military Members, DoD Civilians Are Eligible for Free TSA Precheck
You can use it for personal travel too. Just be aware that you may make family members jealous.
