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Margaret DeSanti congratulates seniors during the Veterans Day celebration at Higly High School in Gilberton Friday , November 2, 2014. (David Jolkovski/East Valley Tribune)

Military Service Claims of Army Nurse in Viral Push-Ups Video Called into Question

Arturo Benavides, who served in the Army and National Guard, was a victim in the Aug. 3, 2019, mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. GoFundMe photo

Widow of Army Vet Killed in El Paso Shooting Files $1 Million Lawsuit Against Walmart

In this photo made from video taken from Russian Defense Ministry official website on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, a Russian air force Tu-160 bomber flies a combat mission as part of a Russian air campaign against targets in Syria. (AP Photo/ Russian Defense Ministry Press Service)

Russian Bombers to Land in South Africa During Unprecedented Deployment

Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox (left), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, administers the Oath of Office to Col. Martin Pantaze (right), during a promotion ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, September 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick)

Air Force Shakes Up Officer Promotion Categories

A blurred police car in the background behind yellow crime scene tape. (Getty Image)

Navy Lieutenant, Wife Arrested in FBI, NCIS Raid in Florida

M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle assigned to Bravo Troop, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, tactically conducts a route reconnaissance mission during Gila Focus at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Oct. 9. 2019. Bravo Troop supported the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion and other Spartan units by carrying out Area, Zone, and Route Reconnaissance missions. (Christian Davis/U.S. Army)

Fort Stewart Training Accident Leaves 3 Soldiers Dead, 3 Injured, Officials Say

Kaiserslautern Military Community Center at Ramstein, Air Force Base, Germany. (Air Force Photo)

Hikes Are Coming to Air Force Lodging Rates Worldwide; Some in Europe Will Be Doubling

The epic WWII movie "Midway" got a luxury premiere at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's movie palace the Sharkey Theater on October 21, 2019. (Military.com)

'Midway' Lands at Pearl Harbor

Josh Hale, 42nd Force Support Squadron personal trainer, starts his stop watch as Senior Airman Christopher Snowden, 42nd Command Post command and control operations specialist, trains for his physical training test. (U.S. Air Force/Alexa Culbert)

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A drill instructor with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, motivates a recruit during the Confidence Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 24, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Cristian Torres)

After Reports of Drill Instructor Misconduct, Marine Corps Says Efforts to Crack Down Are Showing Results

Every year almost 18,000 young Marines graduate from Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.

American military convoy stops near the town of Tel Tamr, north Syria, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad)

Former SpecOps Commander in Syria Criticizes US Pullout, Broken Promises to Kurds

Retired Army Gen. Raymond Thomas joined a list of former officers who have questioned the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

In this frame grab from video provided by Hawar News, ANHA, the Kurdish news agency, residents who are angry over the U.S. withdrawal from Syria hurl potatoes at American military vehicles in the town of Qamishli, northern Syria, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (ANHA via AP)

Residents of Northeast Syria City Pelt Departing US Troops

People in the street hurled potatoes at the vehicles, shouting, "No America," and "America liar," in English.

A high frequency sonar image of the flagship Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi is shown aboard the research vessel Petrel on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 off Midway Atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

Researchers Find Second Warship from WWII Battle of Midway

The Akagi was found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument resting in nearly 18,000 feet of water.

Colt's 1911 "Black Army" pistol. (Photo via Colt.)

Colt Is Offering Vintage 'Black Army' M1911 Pistols to a Handful of Lucky Buyers

The Colt Model 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol remains one of the most beloved sidearms in U.S. military history.

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 file photo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks to a gathering of soldiers at the University Club at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

US May Now Keep Some Troops in Syria to Guard Oil Fields

The U.S. is considering leaving some troops behind to secure oil fields and make sure they don't fall into the hands of ISIS.

Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV), belonging to Second Marine Division (2d MARDIV), are staged in a motor pool lot at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Oct. 6, 2019. The AAVs will be utilized in 2d MARDIV’s execution of MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 1-20, from mid-October through early November. MWX is set to be the largest operation conducted by 2d MARDIV in several decades. (Patrick King/U.S. Marine Corps)

'Unlike Any Exercise': A Massive Marine Corps War Game Is Happening at 29 Palms

Ten thousand Marines, sailors and NATO troops will be pitted against each other in a force-on-force battle in the Mojave Dese...

U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 conducted a 12-mile road march as family and former graduates cheered them on, concluding six weeks of Cadet Basic Training on Aug. 13, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Matthew Moeller)

Authorities Searching for Missing West Point Cadet

Officials said the cadet's M4 rifle is also missing, but they don't believe he has any magazines or ammunition.

President Trump awards Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia the Medal of Honor at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Medal of Honor Recipient Bellavia Won't Enter Congressional Race

Staff Sgt. David Bellavia announced Sunday that he will not run for the 27th Congressional District Seat.

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Korean War Veteran Laid to Rest in New York

Hundreds of military veterans joined family members and friends of the fallen soldier in honoring his life.

Workers install new windows at one of Fort Benning's many historic homes on Oct. 1, 2019, as part of a broader effort underway since about a year ago to curb lead-based paint hazards in the historic homes. In addition, officials have in the past year introduced stringent new repair and inspection practices and hired more housing staff, and senior leadership is keeping strong emphasis on making housing service efficient, transparent and responsive to residents. (Patrick A. Albright/U.S. Army)

Army Needs More Money to Fix Housing Problems, Leaders Say

Already, almost $1 billion has been spent on barracks repairs.

Marine veteran John Vincent was reunited with his dog, Patch. (Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department)

Vietnam Marine Veteran in Hospice Care Reunites with Beloved Dog One Last Time

The shelter reported that Patch has found a new owner and will be leaving for a new home soon.

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper, center, is greeted by U.S. military personnel upon arriving in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. Esper arrived Sunday in Afghanistan, where stalled peace talks with the Taliban and persistent violent attacks by the insurgent group and Islamic State militants have complicated the Trump administration’s pledge to withdraw more than 5,000 American troops. (AP Photo/Lolita C. Balbor)

US Defense Chief in Afghanistan for Firsthand Look at War

Esper told reporters traveling with him that he believes the U.S. can reduce its force in Afghanistan to 8,600.

In this June 21, 2013, file photo, the seal affixed to the front of the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Man Sentenced for Selling Crack Cocaine at VA Hospital

A witness reported to law enforcement that Sexton was selling crack cocaine to residents of the VA Medical Center in Bedford.

An F-35B Lighting II aircraft prepares to land during a training exercise with Airborne Tactical Advantage Company aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 14, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps/ Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips)

Full F-35 Production May Not Begin for More Than a Year, Pentagon Top Buyer Says

It's official: top Pentagon officials will not clear the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for full-rate production this year.

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U.S. Air Force Col. David S. Miller, 377th Air Base Wing commander, gives remarks at the Women’s Equality Day event at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., August 26, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alexandria Crawford)

Kirtland Air Force Base Pumps $4.6B into Local Economy

In this Feb. 23, 1945, file photo, Marines with the 28th Regiment, 5th Division, raise the American flag atop Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Japan. (AP Photo/Joe Rosenthal)

Marine Corps Announces It Was Wrong -- Again -- on Iwo Jima Flag-Raising Photo

E-6B Mercury, a nuclear command-and-control aircraft, prepares for takeoff. (U.S. Navy)

Navy's 'Doomsday' Plane Hits a Bird, Suffers $2M in Damages

Gen. James McConville, chief of staff of the Army, answers a question from the media after the opening ceremony of the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 14, 2019. (U.S. Army/Sgt. Dana Clarke)

New Army Chief Wants to Let Soldiers Stay Longer at Favorite Duty Stations

FILE PHOTO -- U.S. Airmen at the 20th Force Support Squadron main fitness center perform pushups while fitness assessment augmentees observe form at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

Air Force Adds Sickle Cell Trait Question to Fitness Survey After PT Deaths

Army Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe (U.S. Army)

Vets in Congress Renew Medal of Honor Plea for Army 'Legend' Alwyn Cashe

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Anyone Can Register for this MilSpouse Hackathon

If you've ever wanted to learn to code, this is your chance.

‘Retro Report on PBS’ Investigates How ‘Caring Letters’ Can Help Prevent Suicide

New recruits are issued the essential gear that they will use for their remaining time at Parris Island, S.C. (U.S. Marine Corps)

From Sedentary to Basic Training: Here's How to Get Ready

Your willingness to succeed can only be accomplished by your willingness to prepare.

Vote for this Year's Top Rookie Veteran Trucker, and Maybe Be One Yourself

The winner gets a new tricked-out rig, perfect for a supertrucker.

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