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Top Enlisted Sailor 'Lays the Keel' on Enlisted Leadership Initiative
Certified instructors are part of a new leadership program launched by the Navy's top enlisted sailor.
Osan Support-Group Commander Relieved Due to Loss of Confidence
The commander of a support unit at America's largest air base in South Korea has been relieved of her duties.
3ID Soldiers Deploy to Korean Peninsula for 1st Time since War
The "Raider Brigade" replaces soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
Off-Duty Soldiers Can Now Grow Facial Hair in South Korea
Off-duty soldiers on the Korean Peninsula are now allowed to grow facial hair, wear earrings, and put on hats indoors.
8th Army Welcomes New Commander on Tension-Filled Korean Peninsula
The 8th Army welcomed a new commander to lead its soldiers on the tense Korean Peninsula during a ceremony Friday.
VA to Shorten Benefit Enrollment Program Window to Expedite Claims
Servicemembers will have less time to claim disability compensation before leaving the military but should get benefits faste...
USS Lake Erie Aids Disaster-Relief Efforts After Floods in Sri Lanka
The USS Lake Erie has arrived in Sri Lanka to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of last month's deadly floods.
School at Only Navy Base in South Korea to Close After Nearly 60 Years
A school at the only Navy base on the Korean Peninsula will close its doors next week after serving students for nearly 60 ye...
Army Releases Images of Photographer's Final Moments Before Blast
The Army released images taken by photographer Spc. Hilda Clayton moments before she died during a live-fire training acciden...
Trump’s Signature Thumbs-Up Inspired New 2nd ID Statue in South Korea
The 2nd Infantry Division unveiled a statue of a soldier giving President Donald Trump’s signature thumbs-up at its headquart...
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Fort Stewart Training Accident Leaves 3 Soldiers Dead, 3 Injured, Officials Say
The six soldiers were riding on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle when the accident occurred.
'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...
11 Men, Many in the Military, Attacked or Sexually Assaulted in NC City
The assaults are believed to stretch back to January 2018, with "sporadic" timing in between, according to Wilmington police.
Here's Your 2020 Military Retiree, VA and Social Security Pay Bump
The 2020 military retiree, VA disability and social security pay increase is smaller than the one received in 2019.
New Army Chief Wants to Let Soldiers Stay Longer at Favorite Duty Stations
Could soldiers be able to put off PCS moves for nine years?
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Footage of the 2019 parade of ships during San Francisco Fleet Week. (Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Bryan...
The Honorable Temmy Shmull, Governor of Peleliu State Government, the Honorable Raynold Oilouch, Vice President of Palau, U.S. Marine...
Soldiers with 1st Battalion "Death Dealers", 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, conducted combat pistol qualification with...
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker, assigned to The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, photographs...
At the Annual AUSA Trade Show, a Northrop Grumman official confirmed that the company has been contracted to deliver...
Army News
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.
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.
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.
Navy News
Navy Lieutenant, Wife Arrested in FBI, NCIS Raid in Florida
The accusations against the Yangs include conspiracy to defraud the United States and importing and manufacturing firearms.
Northrop Grumman to Ship Secret Navy Cargo Through LA-Area Marina
The Navy demonstration project will be taken from Redondo Beach to a barge for shipment to San Diego.
Deep-Sea Explorers Find Japanese Ship that Sank During WWII
Until now, only one of the seven ships that went down in the June 1942 air and sea battle had been located.
Air Force News
Hikes Are Coming to Air Force Lodging Rates Worldwide; Some in Europe Will Be Doubling
The cheapest rooms at some lodging on Air Force bases in Europe will be $149 a night from Nov. 1, up from $70.
Kirtland Air Force Base Pumps $4.6B into Local Economy
The base released the results of its economic impact study, which reported a $7.4 billion impact overall.
'Nice Girls Don't Join the Military': Fairchild Commander Proves Her Critics Wrong
Lt. Col. Cindy Dawson assumed command of the newly reactivated 97th Air Refueling Squadron on Friday.
Marine Corps News
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.
Clothing Co. Gets Attention with Billboard of Marine Vet Hog-Tying Trump
According to Dhvani, the model in the billboard, Michal Mesa, is a Marine Corps veteran and middle school teacher.
11 Men, Many in the Military, Attacked or Sexually Assaulted in NC City
The assaults are believed to stretch back to January 2018, with "sporadic" timing in between, according to Wilmington police.
Coast Guard News
Charged with Killing His 'Best Bud,' Coast Guardsman Appears in Camp Pendleton Courtroom
Seaman Ethan W. Tucker was arrested Aug. 28 after a seven-month Coast Guard investigation into the January death.
Coast Guard Offloads $92 Million Worth of Smuggled Cocaine in San Diego
The Coast Guard offloaded more than 6,800 pounds of cocaine -- worth an estimated $92 million -- on Wednesday.
Despite Hurricane Damage, Coast Guard Pressing On with Next-Gen Cutter Construction
Coast Guard's New Plan for Next-Gen Cutter Contracts Will Prevent Delays, Commandant Says