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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.
Trump Signs $200 Billion VA Budget for 2019
President Trump signed a spending bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs that for the first time exceeds $200B.
VA Sends Mobile Units to North Carolina to Aid Veterans After Hurricane
The mobile units offer care and prescriptions in areas still shut down by storm damage.
3 Marines Killed in Vietnam War to Be Buried at Arlington
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Friday that the remains of the three men will be buried as a group.
Air Force Couple Investigated for Child's Death
An Air Force couple who reportedly had financial issues is being investigated for the death of their infant son in 2016.
Paddlers Sue Coast Guard over Limited Potomac Access While Trump Golfs
Paddlers are suing the Coast Guard in response to a policy that closes part of the Potomac River when the president golfs.
Texas Church Shooting Lawsuits Against Air Force Combined
All federal lawsuits against the U.S. Air Force over a Texas church shooting last year will be consolidated into one case.
Air Force Greenlights T-6 Trainer as Safe to Fly After Recent Crash
The Air Force has cleared its trainer aircraft to resume ops after a "brief pause" following a recent crash of a T-6.
DoD Needs to Better Monitor Tricare Care Providers: Report
DoD officials need to make sure civilian health care providers are giving military families good care, according to a report.
Marine Who Rushed Into Burning Building: We Came to Help Our Neighbors
Capt. Trey Gregory was one of the first 10 Marines to race toward a burning senior facility in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.
Trump IDs First 2 Soldiers Among Remains Returned by North Korea
"These HEROES are home, they may Rest In Peace, and hopefully their families can have closure," Trump said in a Tweet.
Full Metal Racket: How an Honest Bid to Preserve the Legacy of Vietnam Sold Out
Despite high hopes, eye-popping donations, and a dedicated staff, the Education Center is starting to look like a boondoggle.
Space Force Still an Unfunded Concept as Pentagon Grasps for a Plan
"We're really wrestling with the 'how,' " Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said.
Marines' Norway Deployment, Training Missions Delayed by Hurricane Florence
Marine units scheduled to deploy from Lejeune or train in other areas affected by last week's hurricane will have to wait.
The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com
Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
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5 of the Most Spine-Chilling Military Superstitions
Humans are superstitious. We tend to come up with all kinds of ways to justify certain things we don't fully understand.
Discharged and Jobless: Veterans Seek Change in Hiring Rules
Military veterans who were discharged for relatively minor offenses say they often can't get jobs.
Vietnam Veteran Recalls Tales of the Red Scarves in His Memoir
"Saddle Up: The Story of a Red Scarf" tells of John C. Hedley's service with Fox Force during the Vietnam War.
Job Seekers: What do you need, want and value?
Lida Citroen, Military.com's veteran employmen expert, details important things to consider before you begin your job search....
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Defense Tech
- 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
- 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
- Army Wants 120mm Mortar Systems That Can Fire Out to 12 Miles
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The Military Advantage
- 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
- What You Need to Know If You're in the Path of Hurricane Florence
DOD Buzz
- 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
- Air Force 4-Star: We Must Be Prepared to Fight in Space
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Spouse Buzz
- 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
- Not Just a Hike: Mountain Climb Helps Gold Star Families Heal
