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Secret Military Bases Inadvertently Exposed by Russian Satellite Map Company
A Russian map company has inadvertently revealed secret foreign military bases -- by blurring them out.
Military Will Build Border Wall If Congress Won't Approve Funding, Trump Says
President Donald Trump made the claim Tuesday as he faces a budget impasse with Congress.
US Military's Aegis System Intercepts Test Missile in Hawaii
The land-based Aegis missile defense system has intercepted an intermediate-range ballistic missile in a test near Hawaii.
France Shooting: 3 Dead, Several Wounded in Strasbourg
A shooting in the French city of Strasbourg sparked a major security operation around a famous Christmas market on Tuesday.
FEDVIP Extends Military Retiree Dental, Vision Enrollment Window
Military retiree procrastinators get extra time to sign up for dental and vision plans.
Last-Ditch Effort to Pass Blue Water Navy Bill Fails in Senate
A final deal to provide VA benefits to veterans who served off the coast during the Vietnam War failed in the Senate.
Army Rescinds Reprimand for Niger Ambush That Left Four Dead, Report Says
Capt. Michael Perozeni, initially blamed for his role in planning the mission, was formally cleared, the newspaper said.
Kremlin Scoffs at US Criticism of Bombers in Venezuela
The Kremlin has rejected U.S. criticism of Russian strategic bombers' deployment to Venezuela.
Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Lays Down Battle Lines
Rep. Adam Smith plans to go head-to-head with Republicans and the White House on a number of defense issues.
Air Force Mascot Aurora Cleared for Flight After Injury in West Point Prank
The white gyrfalcon mascot who was taken as part of a prank at West Point in early November has been medically cleared.
US Starts to Withdraw Some Troops from Border Mission
The U.S. this week will begin withdrawing many of the active duty troops sent to the border with Mexico
Russia Sends 2 Nuclear-Capable Bombers to Venezuela
Russia's Defense Ministry said a pair Tu-160 bombers landed at Maiquetia airport outside Caracas on Monday.
Marine Released from Hospital After Deadly Midair Collision
The search continued Monday for five Marines who went missing after their KC-130 Hercules collided with an F/A-18 Hornet.
Veterans Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 3.1 Percent in November
The veterans unemployment rate rose from 2.9 to 3.1 percent last month, but remains near historic lows.
Coast Guard Commandant Boosts Plan to Outfit Cutters with ScanEagle Drones
Sea trials have proven the worth of having ScanEagle aircraft aboard Coast Guard cutters.
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Veteran Collaboration LP 'Rifles & Rosary Beads' Nominated for Grammy
Mary Gauthier's extraordinary "Rifles and Rosary Beads" is a collection of songs she wrote in collaboration with U.S. militar...
Pennsylvania Vet Musters Out of Army and Into Hollywood
Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Steve Kreider likes to joke that he is "like the Forrest Gump in life."
101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Surprised With Fridge Full of Coors Light
Andrew Slavonic also received Coors hats, pullovers and sweatshirts and a trip for his entire family to the Colorado brewery.
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Travel Reimbursement to increase in 2019
Those traveling on official business in 2019 will see more cash in their pockets
