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
WWII Pilot's Remains Will Join Those of his Son at Arlington
The remains of an Air Force pilot from Pennsylvania whose plane crashed off Croatia during World War II are coming home.
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.
Putin: Arms Control to Top Agenda for his Meeting with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin briefly talked with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence Thursday.
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.
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.
At Gitmo 9/11 Trial, Prosecutor Gives Lurid Details of CIA Prisons
A Sept. 11 trial prosecutor on Thursday read aloud ghastly descriptions of what the CIA did to its prisoners.
South Korea Dismantles Guard Posts with Dynamite, Excavators
On Thursday, South Korea's military invited a group of journalists to watch the destruction of a guard post with dynamite.
3.6 Million Children of Troops, Vets Are Enrolled in Medicaid, New Study Shows
3.6M military children, including 200K children of active-duty troops, depend on Medicaid to meet their healthcare needs.
Number of Troops at Border Has 'Peaked,' Defense Official Says
The number of troops currently at the border to support the DHS is likely the highest it will get.
SEAL Allegedly Texted Photo Cradling ISIS Fighter's Head
Navy SEAL Chief Edward "Eddie" Gallagher allegedly texted a photo of himself cradling a dead ISIS fighter's head.
Veteran Leaders Call for Probe of Abuse Allegations at VA Nursing Homes
Recent reports allege nurses sleeping on the job and instances of abuse.
Couple, Homeless Marine Vet Charged in Charitable Scam
A tale of a homeless man using his last $20 to help a stranded woman buy gas was a complete lie, a prosecutor said.
Trump Visits Marines, Talks at Veterans' Event
The president and first lady Melania Trump spent about 40 minutes at the Washington, D.C. Marine Barracks compound.
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.
Air Force Identifies Pilots Killed, Injured in Latest T-38 Trainer Crash
The crash was the 5th in 12 months involving a T-38.
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.
