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Housing Immigrants: An Open Letter to SecDef Mattis from a Spouse
"Holding these people while they await immigration proceedings would transform military bases into incarceration camps."
Op-Ed: An Assessment of the Islamic State in 2018
The rollback of territory under its control has not destroyed ISIS, but caused it to revert to its roots as an insurgency.
Families of Fallen Carry On Tradition of Resilience on Memorial Day
Being a member of a surviving family is not a distinction anyone chooses. Joining the club requires a terrible sacrifice.
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Creation of Trump's 'Space Force' May Take Years, Experts Say
The DoD is weighing how to best proceed after Trump announced his intent to create a "space force" as a new military branch.
Military Options Ready to Stop Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons: Mattis
The SecDef said diplomacy is his first choice, but "we are always updating those plans" for the military option.
Fighter Jet Work in Missouri Part of Pentagon's $700B Budget
An old F/A-18 Super Hornet is being refurbished at a hangar at Boeing's headquarters.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Suspect in NYC Bike Path Killings Defends ISIS in Court
Accused killer Sayfullo Saipov had requested earlier that an ISIS flag be displayed in his hospital room.
Turkish, US Military Officials Agree on Plan for Syrian Town
Turkey's military said that Turkish and U.S. officials meeting in Germany reached an agreement on the Syrian town of Manbij.
Op-Ed: An Assessment of the Islamic State in 2018
The rollback of territory under its control has not destroyed ISIS, but caused it to revert to its roots as an insurgency.
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It's Official: Trump Announces Space Force as 6th Military Branch
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to create a "Space Force" as a new, sixth military branch.
Air Force Issues First Guidance to Troops About Space Force
Air Force leaders have broken their silence following President Trump's order to create a new military service branch.
Minot Air Force Base Finds Missing Gun; Explosives Still Missing
Officials discovered the M240 machine gun was missing during a routine weapons inventory at Minot Air Force Base on May 16.
Appeals Court Tosses Veterans' Lawsuits Over Burn Pits
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a judge who threw out the lawsuits against KBR.
Hey Space Force, We Found Your Uniform!
We've created a handy cheat sheet for the Pentagon officials tasked with coming up with the Space Force's basic military bran...
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Army News
West Point Superintendent Calls It a Career After 43 Years in the Army
Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. said goodbye to West Point and the Army on Friday.
Army is Spending Half a Billion to Train Soldiers to Fight Underground
The Army is training and equipping 26 of its 31 combat brigades for subterranean warfare.
Soldier Accused of Trying to Steal Rifles Turns Self In
A North Carolina National Guard soldier facing charges of attempting to steal weapons from Fort Bragg turned himself in.
Navy News
Trump Picks Navy Veteran as Top Counterterrorism Official
President Donald Trump is nominating a Navy special operations veteran to be the nation's top counterterrorism official.
Shot 5 Times by Afghan Soldier, Navy Master Chief Refused to Quit
Raina Hockenberry won two gold medals in cycling, two golds in rowing and four golds in swimming at the Warrior Games.
Navy's Senior Enlisted Leader Steps Down Amid Reports of Toxic Leadership
Master Chief Steven Giordano published a message on the Navy's Facebook page announcing that he was leaving his post .
Air Force News
Navy Pilot Dies in A-29 Crash at White Sands Missile Range
Lt. Christopher Carey Short was piloting the A-29 when it crashed over the Red Rio Bombing Range.
Plane in Holloman Crash Part of Air Force Light Attack Experiment
Flights in support of the experiment were called off for the day following the crash.
Aircraft Crashes at Holloman Air Force Base
An aircraft has crashed near Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, officials said Friday.
Marine Corps News
Marines in Afghanistan Will Get Assist From MQ-9 Reaper Drones
Reapers would allow the Marines to operate more independently rather than depending on other units for force from the air.
Marine Vet Charged with Jumping White House Barrier Has PTSD: Family
A California man who had been missing for several weeks was arrested after jumping a security barrier at the White House.
Marine Guard With Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Now in Good Condition
A Marine transported from the Home of the Commandants in D.C. with a self-inflicted gunshot wound is now in good condition.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Cutter Leaves Astoria After 15 Years of Service
A Coast Guard cutter that has tended buoys in the Pacific Northwest for 15 years has left Astoria for good.
Coast Guard Receives International Recognition for Hurricane Response
The international maritime community recognized the Coast Guard for its efforts to restore safe marine navigation in waterway...
Coast Guard Considers New LED Light for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The Coast Guard is considering changing the bulb to the latest technology available -- an LED light.