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Naval Academy's Cybersecurity Program Receives Accreditation
The U.S. Naval Academy's cyber operations program has been formally accredited.
US Airstrike Kills 18 al-Shabab After US Attacked in Somalia
A U.S. military airstrike has killed 18 al-Shabab extremists, the U.S. Africa Command said Saturday.
100 Years Ago, US Fought Its Deadliest Battle in France
More than 26,000 U.S. troops died in the 47-day battle -- close to half the number of those killed during the Vietnam War.
Small North Carolina Town Is Latest to Feel Florence's Fury
The National Guard and U.S. Coast Guard rushed in to help stranded residents in flooded North Carolina towns.
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.
General: Pentagon Caught 'Flat-Footed' by Trump Tweets on Transgender Ban
The Pentagon was blindsided by President Donald Trump's proposed ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.
'Never Forget Our Duty:' Mattis Says Push to Bring MIA Troops Home Continues
The defense secretary hailed the sacrifice of the missing at a Pentagon ceremony.
Trump Disdains the UN, But He Loves Its Stage
When Trump returns to the U.N., he is expected to claim that his brash diplomacy has eased tensions with North Korea.
Five Doctors Out at Minneapolis VA Over Bio-pharma Improprieties
VA proposed terminating all five doctors, but each of them opted to resign or retire.
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.
Georgia Guardsmen to Face Crowded, Complex Battlefield in Afghanistan
The Islamic State group is lurking in eastern parts of the country where the Georgia troops are headed.
Navy Dissolves Combat Camera Units That Have Documented Sailors for Decades
Navy combat photographers and cameramen have documented every major U.S. conflict since World War I.
Iran's President Blames US After Attack on Military Parade
Saturday's attack, claimed by the region's Arab separatists, was the deadliest attack in the country in almost a decade.
China Summons US Ambassador Over Military Sanctions
The sanctions signal the White House's willingness to risk relations with other countries in its campaign against Moscow.
Researchers Say They're Closing In on Captain Cook's Ship
Captain James Cook sailed on board the Endeavour during his 1768-1771 voyage to claim Australia for the British.
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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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- 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
