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
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.
US Cutting Counterterror Forces in Africa
The planned 10 percent cut from U.S. Africa Command's total force of 7,200 troops will be carried out over several years.
North Korea Deports American Even as it Boasts of New Weapon
North Korea said it will deport a U.S. citizen it detained, and announced the test of an unspecified "ultramodern" weapon.
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.
Fix to GI Bill Screwups Won't Happen Before Spring, VA Says
VA officials Thursday could not say when the IT system failures fouling up GI Bill allowance payments will be fixed.
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.
Marines Hope to Prevent Mass Shootings by Stressing FBI Reporting
The Marine Corps recently put out a message to ensure that commanders report "criminal justice information" to the FBI.
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.
All F-22s Have Now Left Tyndall, Air Force Secretary Says
All the F-22 Raptors that were left behind at Tyndall Air Force Base during Hurricane Michael have moved.
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.
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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.
