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Honoring a Father I Don't Remember on Memorial Day
"An estimated 20,000 children lost fathers on the American side of the Vietnam War."
On Memorial Day, Should Americans Mourn or Celebrate?
"Is it appropriate to celebrate an occasion marking the deaths of more than 1.3 million Americans?"
The Navy Is a Force to Be Reckoned With. COVID-19 Hasn’t Changed That
The Navy has been forced to confront a global pandemic, all while continuing to carry out its mission, day in and day out.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Bulging Deficits May Threaten Prized Pentagon Arms Projects
The government's $3 trillion effort to rescue the economy from the coronavirus crisis is stirring worry at the Pentagon.
Massive Relief Bill Would Triple Military Hospital Beds, Fund Guard Deployments
The measure would give the DoD $1.5 billion to open expeditionary hospitals as experts warn bed space will fall short.
The Coast Guard Has Billions in Overdue Maintenance, and Lawmakers Are Concerned
Congress appropriated about $12.2 billion for the Coast Guard in fiscal 2020.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
US Envoy Working to Resuscitate Flagging Afghan Peace Deal
Increased violence has been blamed on an Islamic State affiliate targeted in stepped-up U.S. bombing.
ISIS Fighters Who Attacked Bagram Killed in Raids, Afghan Forces Say
The terror cell, which was blamed for two rocket attacks on Bagram Airfield in recent months, was eliminated.
Service Member Supporting ISIS Fight Dies in Non-Combat Incident
While the death remains under investigation, officials said, COVID-19 is not suspected as the cause.
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Marine Corps to Shut Down, Cut Back 7 MOSs as the Force Prepares for Change
Marines in several jobs will need to move into new fields -- or even other branches of the military.
Army Private's Medal of Honor Sold for More than $15,000 by German Auction House
There was a campaign to stop the auction, but Germany is not subject to U.S. laws.
Police: Soldier Saved Lives by Stopping Shooter on Bridge
A soldier stationed in Kansas saved “countless lives” when he hit a man with his car as the man was shooting randomly.
Russian Jets Blocked US Plane in Unsafe Maneuvers Over Mediterranean, Navy Says
It was the third time in two months that Russian aircraft have intercepted Navy aircraft in the Sixth Fleet of operations.
Sergeant Major of the Army Explains How a Socially Distanced ACFT Will Work
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston said ACFT events can be performed while COVID-19 protocols are still in effect.
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Army News
Veteran in Congress Berates Trump for Implying Guard Should Shoot Minnesota Looters
Thirty-year Army veteran Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Maryland, vice chairman of the HASC, fired back at Trump.
Guard Soldier Killed in Shootout While Assisting Fellow Law Enforcement Officers
A National Guard soldier serving as a Grand Forks, North Dakota, police officer was killed in a gunfight.
Meet the Hero Soldier who Took Down an Active Shooter with his Truck on a Kansas Bridge
The heroic soldier who rammed a gunman with his truck in Kansas is a combat veteran and military police officer.
Navy News
War Hero McRaven Tells MIT Grads They're the 'Real Heroes'
A former Navy SEAL himself, McRaven retired from the Navy in 2014.
Former SEAL Sues SecNav and NYT Reporter, Claiming Leaks and False Reporting
Eddie Gallagher claims Navy officials illegally leaked documents to a reporter in an attempt to smear him.
Sailors Who Stopped Corpus Christi Terror Attack May Receive Awards
"They will be recognized," a Navy official told Military.com.
Air Force News
Huey Helicopter Group to Build New Museum Sooner Than Expected
Construction should begin next spring on the building that will house the National American Huey History Museum.
The Air Force Investigated Martha McSally for Seeking Advice After Sexual Assaults
McSally, a retired colonel and former A-10 Warthog pilot, writes about multiple incidents of sexual abuse in her book.
Air Force Scrubs 'Male-Only References' from its Official Song
The chief said the song reflected a different time period and a different team.
Marine Corps News
Masks on Leatherneck Square: Virus Changes Marine Training
The virus is impacting training at the Marine Corps' Parris Island Recruit Depot and across the military.
Marine Corps to Shut Down, Cut Back 7 MOSs as the Force Prepares for Change
Marines in several jobs will need to move into new fields -- or even other branches of the military.
Fallen Marine's Mom: We Will Rebuild Memorial Lost to Flood
The mother of a Marine who was killed in Iraq is pledging to rebuild a war memorial that was destroyed by a dam failure.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Crew Tests Negative After Cocaine Bust; Suspected Smugglers COVID Positive
One of the detainees was mildly ill, including fever and a sore throat and was treated onboard.
Autopsies of 34 who Died in Conception Boat Fire Offer Grim New Details
Some people said the autopsy results raise questions about whether all the victims were asleep when the fire occurred.
Coast Guard Cutter Brings Ton of Seized Cocaine to San Diego
The haul estimated to be worth about $37 million was offloaded from the Coast Guard cutter Active.