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
SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
The new M17 Advanced Sport Pellet, or ASP, pistol is powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge.
Millions in Cost Overruns Hit Effort to Merge VA, Military Health Records
A project to provide common electronic health records for the VA and the DoD has been hit with a $350 million cost overrun.
Defense Secretary Mattis Visits Military Troops Deployed to Border
Mattis called the deployment legal and justified, and said it was necessary to make sure the U border was properly secure.
Lawmakers to Grill VA on GI Bill Error Costing Veterans Thousands
The VA's system failures have led to GI Bill housing allowance payment delays that are costing veterans thousands of dollars.
Guardsman at Texas Border Accused of Sexual Assault
A Texas National Guard member serving at the U.S.-Mexico border is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a motel.
One Pilot Dead, Another Injured in Texas Training Jet Crash
One pilot has died and another has been hospitalized after a training jet crashed Tuesday evening at Laughlin Air Force Base.
Navy Proposes Tripling Amount of SEAL Training in Hawaiian Islands
Naval Special Warfare plans to triple the amount of small-unit intermediate and advanced training in Hawaii.
The Hidden Toll of American Drones in Yemen: Civilian Deaths
In an examination of drone strikes this year alone, AP found that at least 30 of the dead likely did not belong to al-Qaida.
Retired Navy Captain Moonlighted for Fat Leonard, Pleads Guilty
A retired Navy captain pleaded guilty to secretly providing advice to corrupt Malaysian contractor Leonard Glenn Francis.
Remains of Mayor Serving in Afghanistan Returning to Utah
Brent Taylor's body will be transported from Dover Air Force Base to a National Guard base in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.
Trump Picks Retired General for Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
A retired four-star general is President Donald Trump's pick to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
Airmen On Year-Long Deployments Can Now Get a Head Start on Next Military Move
Roughly 400 airmen are selected for 365-day extended deployments on an annual basis.
Army Releases Deploy-or-Out Rules for Administratively Sidelined Troops
The U.S. Army publicly released its new policy for dealing with soldiers who are non-deployable for administrative reasons.
Secret Service Said No to WWI Cemetery Visit in France, Trump Says
The president defended himself Tuesday after canceling a visit to honor the fallen of World War I over the weekend.
Maintenance Errors Preceded Horrific WC-130 Crash That Killed 9
Engine and maintenance issues documented in the aging aircraft raise more questions about the cause of the May 2 mishap.
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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.
