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The Week Ahead in Defense: April 23
Here are five news stories and events to start your week, from the editors at Military.com.
Deported Marine Veteran Came Home the Only Way He Could — in a Casket
Veteran Lance Cpl. Enrique Salas' flag-draped casket was loaded into a hearse with a Marine Corps seal.
US Builds Drone Base in Niger, Crossroads of Extremism Fight
The Air Force is building a base for armed drones, a new front in America's battle against the extremist threat in Africa.
Goal of 80,000 Recruits Won't Be Met, Army Secretary Says
Although the Army will fall short of its recruitment goal, retention rates have increased from 81 to 86 percent.
Trump Says North Korea Agreed to Denuclearize. It Hasn't.
President Trump claimed North Korea has agreed to "denuclearization." But that's not the case.
It's Time for Trump's Doctor to be Examined, for VA Chief
Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson was tending to injured military personnel in Iraq when he was summoned to Washington.
Top Military Brass at Odds with Mattis on Transgender Issues
Top military leaders dispute Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on transgender troops serving openly.
Special Operations Soldiers Shift Training Emphasis in Africa
Since 2005, U.S. special operations forces have been conducting Flintlock joint military exercises in western Africa.
Wright-Patterson Office is Working to Arm Fighter Jets with Lasers
Facing increased competition from Russia and China, the Air Force is pushing to develop experimental technologies for combat.
Suicide Bomber Strikes in Afghan Capital, 31 Killed
The Taliban denied involvement in the attack, which means it was likely carried out by a local Islamic State affiliate.
Syrian Military Pummels ISIS-held Districts in Damascus
Syria has accelerated its military campaign to retake all remaining enclaves in the capital and surrounding areas.
North Korea: 3 U.S. Detainees Could Soon Be Released
Asked this week about the status of the detained citizens, President Trump said their return home remained a priority.
Navy's COBRA Anti-mine Program Reaches Milestone
The second-phase operational testing of the Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) system is completed.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Lauded as Hero for Handling Crisis
Tammie Jo Shults, one of the first female fighter pilots in the Navy, is being lauded as a hero in an emergency landing.
Airmen in 'Dino Puppet' Re-Enlistment Video Fired, Reprimanded
The Air Force is sending a clear message: Re-enlisting with a dinosaur puppet on your right hand isn't funny.
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TV Show Transforms House of Bradenton Veteran Blinded in Iraq
"Military Makeover," a Lifetime series that performs massive home upgrades for veterans, gave the red carpet treatment to Aar...
'Gunny' Remembered: The Life of R. Lee Ermey
The iconic Gunnery Sergeant Hartman -- and the veteran who played him, R. Lee Ermey -- are both iconic. But Ermey's service w...
Exchanges Resist Plan To Merge With Faltering Commissaries
The goal is to make the commissaries profitable, reducing taxpayer subsidies for services most U.S. customers get off base
Fort Bliss Band Included Arabic Music in Overseas Repertoire
Thirty-four soldiers from Fort Bliss' 1st Armored Division Band deployed to Iraq and Kuwait in three rotations from June 2017...
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- Amazon, Oracle Battle for Pentagon Cloud Contract Worth Billions
- Admiral: Don't Sanction India for Buying Russian 'F-35 Killer' Missiles
- DoD Officials Erred About Weapons, Fighters Used in Syria Strike Mission
- Air Force to Create Global Space Training amid Russia, China Threats
- US May Ramp Up Buy of the Missile That Just Made Combat Debut in Syria
Kit Up
- Lawmaker: Is the Army Paying Too Much for its New Ultra-Light Vehicle?
- Marines In the Hunt for a Mortar Round That Can Fire Up to 12 Miles
- Marines Working with the Army on 5.56mm Rifle Round Replacement
- Marine Leaders Explain Corps' Decision to Buy Army's New Pistol
- Navy to Begin Testing New Body Armor for Naval Security Forces
Under the Radar
- 'Hostiles': Making Peace With the Enemy in the Aftermath of War
- How Navy Vet Jerry Linenger Survived the Mir Space Station Fire
- Sound Off: Was the Dino Re-Enlistment Really That Bad?
- Meet Jurnee, the Milspouse Who's Got a Real Shot on 'American Idol'
- MilSpouse Makes the Cut and Joins the American Idol Top 14
The Military Advantage
- Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out Of Land And Wants Your Help
- Exchanges Resist Plan To Merge With Faltering Commissaries
- VA Updates TAP Training Material
- Here's Who Doesn't Qualify for the New Military Vision Benefit
- Vet Lawyers Got Desired 'Undiagnosed Pain' Case To Win On Appeal
DOD Buzz
- After Joining US on Syria Strikes, France, UK Push for Allied Strategy
- Guard Chief: More Money Needed for Base Contaminated Water Cleanup
- In Syria Strike, F-22 Raptor Once Again Left on Combat Sidelines
- Lawmakers Question Why Marines Haven't Attracted More Women
- A-10 in Jeopardy Again? Air Force May Not Keep All Warthogs Until 2030
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Spouse Buzz
- Meet Jurnee, the Milspouse Who's Got a Real Shot on 'American Idol'
- She No Longer Trusts Her Military Pilot Husband Is Safe
- This 2018 Virtual Symposium Has a Focus on Spouse Careers
- Gold Star to Gold Star: This Survivor Works Daily to Help Others
- New Book Walks Parents, Educators Through MilKid Moves
