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Has Putin Become Russia's Tsar?
"Russian history has underscored the fact that Russian stability have typically been associated with strong leaders."
VA Must Prove to Women Vets That They Belong
A VA Inspector General report revealed that 1,300 claims for military sexual trauma were incorrectly processed and denied.
Before You Hit 'Share:' Don't Exploit the Faces of the Fallen
Here's how to know whether or not to share that emotional photo.
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Budget News
Senate Approves Compromise on Defense Spending Bill
It would pay for the largest boost to service members' pay in nearly a decade and gains in troops, equipment and weapons.
Space Force to Cost $13 Billion over 5 Years: Air Force Secretary
The DoD will need roughly $12.9 billion over five years to resource the proposed U.S. Space Force
White House Ally Inhofe Succeeds McCain as Senate Armed Services Chair
The move could to put the influential committee on friendlier terms with the White House
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The Fight Against ISIS
US Plays Down Talk of Imminent Pullout of Forces from Syria
The Trump administration is now pledging the U.S. will remain in Syria until the "enduring defeat" of ISIS.
Attacks Kill 19 Afghan Forces after Twin Bombings in Kabul
Insurgents killed 19 security personnel in separate assaults in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday.
US Strike Kills Islamic State Commander in Afghanistan
A U.S. strike over the weekend killed a senior Islamic State commander in eastern Afghanistan, officials said.
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Sailor Dies in Flight-Deck Mishap Aboard the Carrier George H.W. Bush
A sailor was killed in a mishap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, Navy officials said.
One of 1st Female Marine Grunts Faces Separation After Marrying Lance Corporal
One of the first women to become an infantry Marine is facing a discharge after having a relationship with a subordinate.
For Some Soldiers, New, Tougher Army Fitness Test a Jarring Wake-Up Call
The new Army Combat Fitness Test has eliminated age-specific scoring.
It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
Air Force Wants to Surge Growth by More Than 70 New Squadrons
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said the service intends to grow by a total of more than 70 squadrons.
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Army News
Yards and Stripes Football Podcast: Episode 6
We recap Army and Navy's wins last weekend, and welcome former Army QB Chad Jenkins, who remembers his final college game and...
US Soldiers in Stable Condition after Tank Accident in Slovakia
Three U.S. soldiers were injured when their Abrams tank struck an embankment Wednesday during an exercise in Slovakia.
Pentagon Wants Army, Marine Corps to Select Higher-Caliber Grunts
Officials say the infantry should not be "where we send soldiers that don't have the mental capacity to do other jobs."
Navy News
Yards and Stripes Football Podcast: Episode 6
We recap Army and Navy's wins last weekend, and welcome former Army QB Chad Jenkins, who remembers his final college game and...
Navy IDs Sailor Killed by Airplane Propeller Aboard Carrier George H.W. Bush
Navy officials have identified the 21-year-old sailor killed Monday while securing an aircraft to the flight deck of a carrie...
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Navy Sailor in Jacksonville
The death of a Navy sailor assigned to a ship at Naval Station Mayport is being investigated as a homicide.
Air Force News
Yards and Stripes Football Podcast: Episode 6
We recap Army and Navy's wins last weekend, and welcome former Army QB Chad Jenkins, who remembers his final college game and...
Beyond BRRRT: Airpower Alone Won't Secure Victory, Goldfein Says
Air Force Chief of Staff Goldfein has pushed to make his service more competitive and collaborative.
Precision Ship-Landing System Could Be Game-Changer at Bare Airfields
JPALS could help take the guesswork out of landings at austere airfields with little infrastructure and in bad conditions.
Marine Corps News
Marines' Norway Deployment, Training Missions Delayed by Hurricane Florence
Marine units scheduled to deploy from Lejeune or train in other areas affected by last week's hurricane will have to wait.
Okinawa-Based Marine Helicopter Makes 'Precautionary Landing' in Nagasaki
No injuries were reported after an Okinawa-based U.S. helicopter made a "precautionary landing" Saturday at Nagasaki Airport.
Pentagon Wants Army, Marine Corps to Select Higher-Caliber Grunts
Officials say the infantry should not be "where we send soldiers that don't have the mental capacity to do other jobs."
Coast Guard News
Six Tons of Cocaine Worth $170 Million Arrives at Port Everglades
An estimated 12,000 pounds of cocaine arrived in Fort Lauderdale Monday.
Coast Guard, Partner Agencies Rescue Injured Sea Turtle
The Coast Guard and partner agencies rescued an injured sea turtle Tuesday approximately 2 miles southeast of Plantation Key.
Dog Named 'Lucky' and Owner Rescued by Coast Guard Helicopter
Man -- and his best friend -- owe a debt of gratitude to Coast Guard helicopter crews based in Elizabeth City.