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Every Veteran Has a Voice. Here's How We're Going to Listen to All of Them
"An estimated 7.4 million veterans are nowhere in the advocacy or policy process."
The Hong Kong Protests: the Price of Democracy May Be Economic Prosperity
Civil unrest is nothing new to Hong Kong.
When the Stress of Combat Hits You … in a High School Classroom
After serving nine years as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, Maurice Naylon thought panic attacks were a myth.
Afghanistan
Budget News
B-52 Bomber Upgrade on Track Despite Continuing Resolution, Air Force Says
The B-52 bomber will not be short-changed by the latest spending bill that President Donald Trump signed Friday.
Large Chunk of Border Wall Funding Diverted from Tiny Guam
About 7% of the funds for the $3.6 billion wall are being diverted from eight projects in the U.S. territory.
Senate Votes to Block Trump from Using Military Funds to Build Wall, But Veto Looms
The Democratic-controlled House is likely to pass the measure, but it's doomed to be vetoed by Trump.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
US Troop Morale at Risk Amid Withdrawal from Northern Syria, Mattis Says
"We have to always be concerned with this," the former defense secretary said.
All US Troops Pulling Out of Northern Syria After Turkish Fire on Special Forces
"We have reports already of indiscriminate fire landing near American forces," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.
Trump Says He's an 'Island of One' on Syria
Trump said the U.S. cannot fight "endless wars."
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15 Years After the Iraq War's Deadliest Battle, Marines Fight to Save Their Comrades
"We've lost more guys to suicide than we lost in the battle," said Jake Edwards, a former lance corporal.
Navy CO Was Fired Over 'Repeated, Vigorous and Obvious False Statements:' Investigation
Vice Adm. Timothy "T.J." White said the commander made "repeated, vigorous and obvious false statements."
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.
How Flying Navy Fighters Gave Southwest Pilot Tammie Jo Shults 'Nerves of Steel'
One of the first women to fly the Navy's F/A-18 Hornet in the 1980s, Shults recounts meeting opposition at every turn.
All US Troops Pulling Out of Northern Syria After Turkish Fire on Special Forces
"We have reports already of indiscriminate fire landing near American forces," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.
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Army News
Drill Sergeant to SMA: Non-Grunt Army Recruits Need Marine Combat Training
The new sergeant major of the Army was told that non-combat arms recruits need something like Marine Combat Training.
Meet Ripsaw M5, Textron's Unmanned Battle Wagon
"You are going to need to have smaller robots come out of this robot for [situational awareness] purposes."
Army Mechanics Deployed to Jordan Trick out an ATV
The restored vehicle now bears the nickname D-Block, referring to Delta Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion.
Navy News
USS Porter Enters Black Sea as Navy Continues to Boost Patrols in Tense Region
It is the second time in as many months that the Porter has operated in the Black Sea.
American Bases Near Tokyo Escape Deadly Typhoon Hagibis with Minimal Damage
U.S. military bases reported minimal damage after a full day hunkered down against record-breaking rain and strong wind.
Pearl Harbor Sailor's Remains Welcomed Home
It took two burials, two rounds of testing, travel to at least four states and 78 years, but MM1c Ulis Steely is home.
Air Force News
American Bases Near Tokyo Escape Deadly Typhoon Hagibis with Minimal Damage
U.S. military bases reported minimal damage after a full day hunkered down against record-breaking rain and strong wind.
Valkyrie Drone Damaged During Air Force Flight Test
The drone is part of the Air Force’s Low-Cost Attritable Strike Demonstration program.
Flying Operations Likely to Resume Next Week at Spangdahlem Following F-16 Crash
An exercise to test the base's wartime readiness was stopped two days early following the crash.
Marine Corps News
7-Ton Crash that Sent 30 Marines to Hospital Was Unit's 2nd Major Training Accident
The injured Marines were members of the New York-based Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, according to sources.
15 Years After the Iraq War's Deadliest Battle, Marines Fight to Save Their Comrades
"We've lost more guys to suicide than we lost in the battle," said Jake Edwards, a former lance corporal.
Hearing Set to Consider DNA Testing in Case of Man Executed for Killing Marine
If the petition is granted, it would be the first time DNA evidence was used to clear someone already executed.
Coast Guard News
McAleenan, Acting Homeland Security Secretary, Stepping Down
Trump tweeted that McAleenan was leaving to spend more time with his family and go to the private sector.
Hoax Maydays Cost Coast Guard, Endanger Lives
Chief Warrant Officer John Roberts said fabricated distress calls waste valuable search-and-rescue resources.
US Attorney: Man Convicted in Alaska Coast Guard Killings
A jury has convicted a former U.S. Coast Guard civilian technician of murder and weapons charges.