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Robert Pattinson Takes a Dark, Thrilling Space Odyssey in 'High Life'
"High Life" is an immersion, an experience of prolonged tension and isolation that finally arrives at a shocking moment of re...
'Dragged Across Concrete' is Both Moody Cop Thriller and Glib Provocation
You might not guess from the title, but "Dragged Across Concrete" is, on one level, the tale of two long-suffering families.
'Welcome to Marwen' Is Muddled, Misguided -- and Weirdly Compelling
This is personal filmmaking at its most perplexing.
Michael B. Jordan Shines (Again) in the Sturdy, Moving 'Creed II'
"Creed II" is the rare sequel that doesn't wind up feeling like the same old mistake.
A Nasty, Nimble 'Halloween' Finds the Horror Franchise in Pretty Good Shape
It doesn't just forge a direct link to the original; it pretends all the garbage in between never even existed.
'House With a Clock in its Walls' Offers Creaky, Freaky Haunted-Mansion Fun
"Clock" draws power from the notion that the wonders of magic and the perils of adolescence are inextricably connected.
Shane Black's 'The Predator' is a Snarky, Gory Reboot With Ugly Baggage
"The Predator" will make you laugh and groan in ways that its 1987, 1990 and 2010 Pred-ecessors didn't.
'Ant-Man and the Wasp' a Bright, Cheery Tonic From the Marvel Factory
"Ant-Man and the Wasp" is a movie of deliberately low stakes and, for that very reason, enormous charm.
'Upgrade' is a Sleek, Strikingly Designed A.I. Vigilante Thriller
It's hard to resist the sensory allure of the movie's acrobatic camera moves, its dark neon-noir palette and its moody score.
'Avengers: Infinity War': a Rousing Marvel Mash-up, or a Truly Epic Tease?
Every line, every gag, every punch and every zap arrives on cue.
A Christian Critic Hopes for a Better 'Faith-Based' Cinema
These pictures have offered an oasis of sorts for Christian moviegoers who claim the industry doesn't reflect or respect thei...
The Stirring 'Wonder Woman' Comes to the Rescue of DC Comics Movies
An excellent new movie reveals the superhero's previously unknown role in the resolving the conflict during World War I.
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Two American Soldiers Stopped by Mexican Troops Along the Border
After a brief discussion between the soldiers, the Mexican troops left, and the U.S. soldiers contacted Border Patrol agents.
Most Army Squads Falling Short on Infantry Skills, Reports Find
Young sergeants in most infantry and close-combat units don't know how to maneuver their squads or do basic land navigation
Coast Guard Service Members Face Drug Charges in Alaska
The Coast Guard says 31 service members have faced punishment as a result of the ongoing investigation.
The Air Force Is on a Mission to Fix its Uniforms
The Air Force Chief of Staff has called for improved, better-fitting uniforms -- not only for comfort, but also for safety.
More Discipline, Less Bleeding: General Defends Controversial New Policy
Furness said he had repeatedly observed that the most disciplined units were the ones who fared best in combat.
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An inside view of the Lockheed Martin GPS III Satellite being loaded onto a Martinsberg Air National Guard C-17.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright recited his favorite poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley.
Astronaut and Navy Capt. Eugene "Gene" Cernan blasted off for a final time and touched the stars last week,.
Air Force veteran, working mom, taking on entrenched incumbent John Cornyn. MJ Hegar is running for Senate.
Various leadership with Air Force Special Operations Command and the 24th Special Operations Wing perform a military free fall.
Army News
Fort Carson Soldier Dies in Noncombat Incident in Iraq
The Defense Department said Wednesday that 20-year-old Spc. Michael T. Osorio died Tuesday in Taji, Iraq.
Army's New Promotion System Could Mean Separations for Some Soldiers
The U.S. Army is launching a new merit-based promotion system for enlisted personnel will force out "subpar."
Army Colonel Dies Helping Stranded Motorist in Virginia
A decorated U.S. Army colonel who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan has died after helping a stranded motorist.
Navy News
US Navy Drafting New Guidelines for Reporting UFOs
The U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for pilots and other employees to report encounters with "unidentified aircraft."
Firebolt Crew Members Honored 15 Years After Tragic 2004 Suicide Bombing
Today, Firebolt is one of 10 Navy coastal patrol ships permanently deployed to Bahrain, along with six Coast Guard cutters.
SEAL Charged with War Crimes Being Investigated in 2010 Death of Afghan Civilian
Gallagher is awaiting a military trial on a charge of premeditated murder for allegedly killing a wounded ISIS fighter.
Air Force News
Military Pilots Aren't Getting the Training Needed to Fight, Watchdog Warns
The military's aviation training ranges are leaving pilots operating in the Asia-Pacific ill-prepared, a DoD probe found.
Kadena F-15 Crash Due to Pilot Error that Forced Negative-G Spin
An F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air Base, Japan, crashed last year due to a pilot error.
Air Force Academy Instructor Arrested on Charges of Internet Luring of a Child
Capt. Paul Sikkema currently teaches ethics at the academy.
Marine Corps News
No Bond for US Marine Veteran Suspected in North Korea Embassy Attack
Spain seeks to extradite Christopher Philip Ahn on charges including robbery, illegal restraint and criminal organization.
Younger Okinawans Are More Tolerant of US Military Presence, Study Finds
Approximately 54,000 U.S. personnel are stationed in Japan, with about half of those on Okinawa.
Golf Made My Friend a Better Marine
As weird as it may seem, there is a lot that the driving range and the fairway can teach us about winning battles.
Coast Guard News
Feds: Coast Guard Officer Targeted Supreme Court Justices
Prosecutors haven't charged him with any terrorism-related offenses since his Feb. 15 arrest and subsequent indictment.
Firebolt Crew Members Honored 15 Years After Tragic 2004 Suicide Bombing
Today, Firebolt is one of 10 Navy coastal patrol ships permanently deployed to Bahrain, along with six Coast Guard cutters.
Shipbuilder Named to Build Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker
A vessel built by VT Halter Marine will be first new heavy icebreaker in 41 years.