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
SEALs, Marines Charged in Strangling Murder of Green Beret in Mali
The charges against the four individuals were finalized yesterday, according to a release from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.
Facing Recruiting Shortfall, Army Brass Hit the Road in Search of New Warriors
The Army is targeting 22 major cities in an attempt to strengthen the service's connection with the American public.
What You Need to Know About the Army Paratrooper Running for President
In the upcoming 2020 election, President Trump may face off against an Army combat veteran who helped vote him into office.
F-35 Tests Out Tech that Keeps Pilots from Crashing Into the Ground
A technology that can help prevent pilots from colliding with the ground has begun its initial testing on the F-35 JSF.
US Navy Hospital Ship Stokes Tensions by Giving Venezuelan Refugees Free Care
Venezuela's ally, China, hastily dispatched its own hospital ship to the country in September, ahead of the U.S. mission.
US to Expand Pacific Base in Bid to Stop China’s Growing Influence
The move is clearly aimed at sending a signal to Beijing and its increased its military presence in the South China Sea.
US Military Chief Says Tech Giants Should Work with Pentagon
Gen. Joseph Dunford has a "hard time" with U.S. tech companies that work with the Chinese but not the U.S. military.
North Korea's New 'Tactical' Weapon Test Highlights Military Modernization
Experts say the test was part of an initiative to shift military power from a 1.3 million-strong army to high-tech weapons.
Petty Officer Gets 2-Year Sentence After Assaulting Sailor, Strangling Civilian
A USS Ronald Reagan aviation ordnanceman has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Judge Allows Class-Action Lawsuit by Mentally Ill Veterans
Thousands of vets of recent war who developed PTSD but were denied VA benefits were given a green light to sue the military.
Air Force Academy Cadet Accused of Cocaine Use Faces Court-martial
Junior cadet and football recruit Ethan Walton faces a maximum sentence of five years for the drug charge.
Meditation Helps Vets with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Meditation worked as well as traditional therapy for military veterans with PTSD in an experiment sponsored by the DoD.
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Told to Return Overpaid Wages
Hundreds of Iowa National Guard soldiers have been told they were overpaid after a year-long deployment to the Middle East.
Multi-agency Drug Sweep Nets 49 Arrests, $500M in Cocaine: Coast Guard
The Coast Guard seized 226 tons of cocaine last year and brought in 708 suspected drug smugglers.
WWII Veteran 'Adopted' by California Couple After Wildfires Displace Him
Ninety-three-year-old Lee Brundige was using his car to sleep in when he was offered a place to stay.
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Military Life
2018 Discounts for Military Family Appreciation Month
Businesses are saluting Military Family Appreciation Month with discounts for vets, service members and their families.
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.
