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A U.S. Air Force Boeing B-52H Stratofortress of the 2nd Bomb Wing static display with weapons, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in 2006. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Horstman)

Plans for Pentagon's Future Flying Bomb Truck Begin to Take Shape

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., center, accompanied by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., at left, speaks on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lawmaker Calls for Answers on Army Recruiters' Use of China-Based App

Photo of Master Sgt. Jeffrey Briar and Jennifer Crowley from their Sept. 22, 2019 beach ceremony (via GoFundMe)

After Marine Died on Their Wedding Day, Spouse Pleads for a Proper Goodbye

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and ships assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) transit the Atlantic Ocean while conducting composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), Feb. 16, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo/Scott Swofford)

Carrier Truman Fixed, Readying to Deploy as Lincoln Awaits Relief in Middle East

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Davis, left, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Ballesteros, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, hold planks during a squadron physical training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on July 26, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Lauren Brune)

New Marine Corps PFT Rules Start Soon. Here's Who Will Face Them First

Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) reaches another milestone in its construction as their dry dock area is flooded three months ahead of its slated production schedule leading up to the christening of the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, scheduled for Dec. 7, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo/Adam Ferrero)

Future Navy Carrier JFK Treats First Patient at Medical

Professional dancer Jenna Johnson and Sean Spicer perform a foxtrot to "Story of My Life" by One Direction on "Dancing With the Stars." (ABC)

After a Shocking Run, Spicer Walks the Plank on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Wilderness Expeditions Help Combat Vets Adjust to Civilian Life

Reserve, active and National Guard soldiers and family members participated in a multi-component, joint-training opportunity at McCrady Range. The Garrison, 81st Readiness Division and South Carolina National Guard Suicide Prevention Program Managers conducted the joint-training to include Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Suicide-to-Hope. (Michael Mascari, 81st Readiness Division)

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This file image made from video posted on a militant website April 29, 2019, purports to show the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi being interviewed by his group's Al-Furqan media outlet. (Al-Furqan media via AP)

Trump Says US on the Hunt for New Islamic State's Leader

Trump didn't mention the name of the new target, but he is likely referring to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.

In this Nov. 6, 2019, file photo, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks to the media with Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Khalid Al Attiyah at the Pentagon in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Pentagon Chief Tries to Keep Asia in Focus with Second Trip

Barely four months into his tenure, Defense Secretary Mark Esper is making his second trek across the Pacific.

This undated photo provided by the Department of Defense shows Marine Corps Pvt. Channing Whitaker. Whitaker's remains will soon return to his home state of Iowa 76 years after his death in World War II. The Defense Department used DNA from a niece to identify the remains of 18-year-old Pvt. Whitaker, of Granger, Iowa. Whitaker died on Nov. 22, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific. (Department of Defense via AP)

WWII Marine's Remains to Return Home 76 Years After Death

Pvt. Channing Whitaker died on Nov. 22, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific.

Veggie burgers and other plant-based meat substitutes are being offered at food courts on many Army, Air Force and Navy bases in the United States. (PIXABAY)

Impossible Whopper, Other Meatless Fast-Food Options Elude Overseas Troops

It's still unclear when plant-based meat substitute options will make their way to bases overseas.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Katheryn Swingle, drill instructor, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, conducts incentive physical training to instill order and discipline during the first phase of recruit training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Aneshea S. Yee)

The Marines Want an Academic Study on the Cost, Impacts of Co-Ed Boot Camp

The Marine Corps is looking for a university that can complete an in-depth study of co-ed recruit training.

Elaine Luria speaks to a room full of supporters after upsetting incumbent Scott Taylor to win Virginia's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, night in Virginia Beach. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

Navy Vets Could Face Off for Virginia Congressional Seat

If Ben Loyola wins the Republican nomination, he'll likely be running against U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria.

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Expert Says Marine Veteran Sought Help from VA Days Before Killing 2 Cops

A clinical neuropsychologist testified the Marine Corps veteran went to the VA several times starting in May 2017.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson, left, takes questions from reporters Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs James Byrne, right, looks on during a news conference, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Michael Casey)

Number of Homeless Veterans Declines Across United States

HUD Secretary Ben Carson told reporters that the number of veterans who are homeless fell by 2% between 2018 and 2019.

Navy Lt. Jacob Balesi, a flight officer with Patrol Squadron Thirty, and his family visit Naval Hospital Jacksonville's pediatrics clinic. (U.S. Navy/Jacob Sippel)

Tricare Enrollment for 2020 Is Now Open

Nov. 11 is the beginning of Tricare's open enrollment season for nearly 9.5 million service members, vets and their families.

Spc. Nicholas C. Panipinto, 20,died on Nov. 6, 2019, from injuries sustained when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned at Camp Humphreys. (U.S. Army photo)

US Soldier Dies, Two Others Injured when Armored Vehicle Overturns During Training in South Korea

Spc. Nicholas C. Panipinto, 20, of Bradenton, Fla., died Wednesday from injuries sustained in the rollover at Camp Humphreys.

Emer Hadley, Keesler Exchange supervisor, sorts and hangs Christmas tree skirts in preparation for holiday shoppers Nov. 19, 2014, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force/Kemberly Groue)

Military Exchange Extends Return Policy for Holiday Shopping

Holiday shoppers will be able to return Army and Air Force Exchange Service purchases with a receipt until Jan. 31, 2020.

This new ad campaign from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command launches on November 11, 2019. (Source: Facebook)

Here’s the Army’s Next Big Advertising Campaign

The new campaign will consist of three chapters and focus on soldiers showcasing the Army's 150 Military Occupation Specialti...

U.S. Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to load an Assault Breacher Vehicle onto a Landing Craft Utility at Camp Pendleton, California. (Courtesy photo)

Marines Want Crab-Like Unmanned Vehicle to Clear Beach Mines

The Crawling Remotely-Operated Amphibious Breacher (CRAB) will be a submersible, remote-autonomous system.

Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. (via Wikimedia commons)

President Trump Honors Army POW Who Defied Nazi Demand to ID Jewish Troops

President Donald Trump honored the WWII heroism of Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds.

In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani speaks to journalists after voting at Amani high school, near the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. President Ghani said Tuesday, Nov. 12, his government has released three Taliban figures in effort to have the insurgents free an American and an Australian professor they abducted in 2017. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghan President: 3 Taliban Released for Held US, Australian

The announcement comes at a sensitive time for Ghani, as President Trump halted talks between the U.S. and the Taliban.

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President Obama looks to see whether it is still raining as a Marine holds an umbrella for him. (Associated Press/Charles Dharapak)

Marines Can Now Use Umbrellas Instead of Just Holding them Up for Presidents

Army Recruiters Still Using TikTok Amid National Security Probe

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeremy Davis, incoming commanding officer of 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, addresses guests during a change of command ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 14, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Isaiah Campbell)

Marine Commander in Japan Removed from Job Amid Investigation

A member of the Fort Drum Residential Communities Initiative/Housing Division inspection team checks out a house on Sept. 17, 2019. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)

The Army Wants Families to Share Their Honest Opinions About Military Housing

Seaman Recruit Kierra Evans, 20, collapsed Feb. 22 during the final run portion of her physical fitness assessment at the Navy's Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in Illinois. She died several hours later. Navy photo

Mother of Great Lakes Recruit Who Died at Boot Camp Seeks Second Autopsy

Virginia-class attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, after completing a change of homeport from Groton, Connecticut, Nov. 22, 2017. (U.S. Navy photo/Shaun Griffin)

Navy Investigation Finds No Misconduct by Sub Sailor Shot Dead

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Jim Mattis Answers the 'Call of Duty'

Mattis has joined the Call of Duty Endowment's new "Hire. Honor." campaign by urging businesses to honor veterans by hiring v...

WWII Navy veteran Jack Holder on his way to the "Midway" premiere in Los Angeles. (Military.com)

A Veterans Day Salute With Jack Holder, a WWII Veteran Who Served at Midway

At 97-years-old, WWII Jack Holder has some amazing stories to tell.

The 4 Toughest First Days on the Job That Will Make You Feel Better About Yours

What if your first day on the job was also the worst day of your life?

What Exactly Is the DoD Preferred Lodging Program?

Hint: It helps you avoid the "hotel from hell."

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