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'Americans Do Not Scare,' Mattis Says on 9/11 Anniversary
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sent a message of defiance on the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Lawmakers Urge VA Secretary to Offer Gender Reassignment Surgery to Vets
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie received a petition pushing for him to end the ban on gender reassignment surgery at the agency.
Fighter Jets Evacuated, Guard Activated as Hurricane Nears East Coast
U.S. bases on the Virginia coast have ordered the evacuation aircraft and ships in preparation for Hurricane Florence.
Trump Never Called for Syrian President's Assassination, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon echoed the White House charges that Bob Woodward made up quotes attributed to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
VA Study Will Compare Effectiveness of Two Leading PTSD Treatments
Is it better to treat post-traumatic stress by cognitive processing or by prolonged exposure to the memory?
'It Is Your VA:' Amid Skepticism, Wilkie Pledges New Commitment to Female Vets
The VA secretary said the department was "on the cusp of great change" in terms of addressing services for women.
Vets Groups Urge Mattis to Keep Pressure on Payday Lenders
Veterans groups called on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to help stop plans to ease up on payday lender oversight.
Marines Deploy EA-6B Prowler Aircraft to Turkey amid Anti-Air Threats
The deployment of Marine EA-6B Prowler radar jammers to Turkey followed recent anti-air missile shootdowns of Syrian warplane...
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Navy IDs Officer Who Died Aboard the Arlington; NCIS Probe Continues
Navy officials have identified the woman who died aboard a ship during a port stop in Spain as Lt. Kaylie Ludwig.
VA Ready to Roll Out Mission Act Program on June 6 But Expect Glitches: Officials
Officials say the benefits of a system giving veterans more say in their own health care outweigh any drawbacks.
Thunder's End: Rolling Thunder to Mark Final Memorial Day Event This Weekend
This year's annual Rolling Thunder veterans tribute will be the last.
Top Marine Makes Plea to End Suicide, Says 'Zero Shame' in Admitting Problem
Active-duty suicide rates in the Navy and Marine Corps reached a 10-year high last year.
Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias
The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.
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Army News
Army Taps Five Firms to Study How to Mount 30mm Cannons on Strykers
The U.S. Army recently selected five defense firms to participate in a design study for mounting a 30mm cannon on a Stryker.
Army to Promote Hundreds of PSYOP Soldiers at Fort Bragg
The 1st Special Forces Command will promote 300 psychological operations sergeants at a record-breaking promotion ceremony
Army Will Soon Open More Combat Jobs to Women, General Says
Over the last three years, more than 1,000 female soldiers have moved into combat-arms jobs.
Navy News
Navy: Sailor Contacted Russians, Pleads Guilty to Espionage
According to Navy court documents, Kellogg, 26, was in contact with Sevmash, Russia's largest shipbuilding enterprise.
Senate Committee's Defense Spending Plan Includes More Money for Amphibs
The Senate Armed Services Committee's budget plan would restore some funding for Navy warships that Marines say they need .
Lawmakers Again Bid for Gitmo Detainees to Receive Emergency Care in US
Lawmakers are once again pushing to authorize the transfer of prisoners to the U.S. for emergency medical care.
Air Force News
More US Troops Are Deploying to the Middle East to Counter Iran
Shanahan announced the move Friday to "safeguard U.S. forces given the ongoing threat posed by Iranian forces."
Air Force Agrees to Reimburse West Virginia City for Chemical Cleanup
The Air Force has agreed to reimburse $4.9 million to the city of Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Dashcam Video Shows the Moment Pilot Ejects from Plummeting F-16
Dashcam footage from a freeway commuter shows the moment a pilot ejected from an F-16 military jet last week.
Marine Corps News
Russian Court Extends Arrest for Marine Veteran Accused of Spying
A Russian court on Friday extended the arrest for Paul Whelan, who complained in court about abuse in custody.
Top Marine Makes Plea to End Suicide, Says 'Zero Shame' in Admitting Problem
Active-duty suicide rates in the Navy and Marine Corps reached a 10-year high last year.
10-Day Tribute Run at Fort Gordon Honoring Fallen Marines, Sailors Concludes
During the closing ceremony, 1,500 dog tags that service members ran with hung on a cross.
Coast Guard News
Purple Hearts Finally Awarded to Coast Guard Crew Killed in World War I
The cutter Tampa was sunk by a U-boat torpedo in 1918, killing all 131 aboard.
Fleet Week Brings Navy, Marines and Coast Guard to New York
Nearly 3,000 members of the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard are expected in the city as part of the week-long affair.
Bolton: Coast Guard to Help Reassert US Leadership in Arctic
Bolton said the Coast Guard also will play an important role as the administration pressures Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.