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Soldiers Recount Memorable Moments from Mandatory Weekend Safety Briefs
The warnings given to soldiers at weekend and holiday safety briefings in recent decades are the stuff of Army lore.
100 Years Ago, US Fought Its Deadliest Battle in France
More than 26,000 U.S. troops died in the 47-day battle -- close to half the number of those killed during the Vietnam War.
Former Air Force Chaplain Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Abuse
A former Air Force chaplain has been charged with seven counts of aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.
Russia to Provide Syria with New S-300 Air Defense Missiles
Russia will supply Syria with sophisticated S-300 air defense systems after last week's downing of a Russian plane.
Naval Academy's Cybersecurity Program Receives Accreditation
The U.S. Naval Academy's cyber operations program has been formally accredited.
Army Special Forces Medic Will Get Medal of Honor for Afghanistan Heroism
Ronald J. Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor, an upgrade to the Silver Star he was awarded for his actions in 2008.
Pueblo Crew Tells Trump to Bring Their Warship Home from North Korea
The still-commissioned Navy warship remains on the Potong River as a museum piece in North Korea's capital.
Small North Carolina Town Is Latest to Feel Florence's Fury
The National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard rushed in to help stranded residents in flooded North Carolina towns.
Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 2005
For the first time since 2005, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal this year, falling short by about 6,500 soldiers.
General: Pentagon Caught 'Flat-Footed' by Trump Tweets on Transgender Ban
The Pentagon was blindsided by President Donald Trump's proposed ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
'Never Forget Our Duty:' Mattis Says Push to Bring MIA Troops Home Continues
The defense secretary hailed the sacrifice of the missing at a Pentagon ceremony.
Navy Times: Navy SEAL Detained in ISIS Death Probe
The unidentified SEAL is being held in a San Diego brig, but has yet to be charged with a crime.
Trump Disdains the UN, But He Loves Its Stage
When Trump returns to the U.N., he is expected to claim that his brash diplomacy has eased tensions with North Korea.
Troops May Face Higher Risk of Sex Assault at These Duty Stations
Men and women on Navy ships faced the highest rates of sexual assaults in the military, according to newly released data.
Five Doctors Out at Minneapolis VA Over Bio-pharma Improprieties
VA proposed terminating all five doctors, but each of them opted to resign or retire.
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Military Life
When Florence Canceled This Marine's Wedding, Military Spouses Stepped In
Even a hurricane couldn't stop the military community from doing what they do best: showing up.
Tom Cruise Shoots 'Top Gun' Sequel at Lemoore Naval Air Station
Cruise was in and out of town in one day, not evening spending the night after he completed filming.
How to Respond to a Suicidal Friend
Follow these three steps to offer immediate, practical help to a loved one who may be considering suicide.
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- Air Force Greenlights T-6 Trainer as Safe to Fly After Recent Crash
- Precision Ship-Landing System Could Be Game-Changer at Bare Airfields
- Army, Air Force Fielding Drone-Hunting System That Can Fit on a Pickup Truck
- Military's Top Spy: AI May Enhance Tradecraft, Prevent Geopolitical Surprises
- Army Eyeing Strategic Cannon Tech with 1,000-Mile Range
Kit Up
- Air Force to Debut New OCP Uniform on Oct. 1
- Army Finds Fix for Dangerous Glitch in M4 and M4A1 Service Rifles
- Air Force Collecting Feedback to Design Better-Fitting Flight Suits
- Close Combat Task Force Prioritizes Virtual Training over New Weapons
- Army Contract for New Humvee Ambulances Could Be Worth $800 Million
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The Military Advantage
- After Florence, Commissaries Reopen, Return to Normal Hours
- Blue Water Navy Supporters Pressure Isakson, Target VA Secretary's Hardline
- After Hurricane Florence: Status of VA & Other Federal Assistance
- Proposed Rule Would Expand Respite Care Access for Families With Special Needs
- Report: Health Care Gaps Narrowing But Remain for Women Vets
DOD Buzz
- Air Force Refueling Mission Over Horn of Africa Holds Steady
- Air Force Wants to Streamline Intel-Gathering Ops, Free Up 5,000 Personnel
- B-1 Ejection Seat Failure Not Affecting Deployed Operations, General Says
- Air Force Wants to Halt Pilot Attrition by Appealing to Sense of Community
- Air Force to Study How Many Training Squadrons It Needs for Operational Plus-Up
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Spouse Buzz
- Advocates Are Building a Plan to Take on Military Hunger
- When Florence Canceled This Marine's Wedding, Military Spouses Stepped In
- These Surrogate Grandparents Serve to Remember the Fallen
- This Study Seeks to Help Military Survivors Move Through Grief
- Here's Why the VA's New Caregiver Center Matters
