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School Shooting Solution: Help Those Who Are Hurting
"School shootings will continue so long as we do nothing to address the emotional turmoil some students endure ."
Op-Ed: Fight Wage Theft at the National Guard
"We hear a lot about how important it is to support our troops. It's time for the government to step up and do the same."
Op-Ed: The US-North Korean Summit: The Winners and Losers So Far
Even without a final resolution, it is already clear which winners and losers are emerging.
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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.
Pentagon Overspends $16 Million for Electric Breast Pumps: IG Report
An electric breast pump goes for $192 in stores; the Pentagon pays $1,400.
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The Fight Against ISIS
Suicide Bombers Hit Indonesian Churches; at Least 11 Dead
Attacks that targeted three churches were reportedly carried out by at least five suicide bombers.
How They Fell: Army Team 'Fought to the End' in Niger Ambush
The four troops killed in the Niger fought with honor, according to a Pentagon account.
Iraqi Forces Capture 5 Top ISIS Leaders in Cross-Border Raid
Iraqi forces in coordination with U.S.-backed Syrian forces have captured five senior Islamic State group leaders.
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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.
House Passes Major Overhaul of Veterans Choice Program
The House passed major veterans legislation to extend and reform the Veterans Choice Program to allow more private care optio...
Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
Boeing has been granted a patent for a cannon to enhance the aircraft's ability to take on more close-air support roles.
Army to Begin Equipping Heavy Units with Active Protection by 2020
The Army has been testing Israeli-made systems such as Trophy for the M1 tank and Iron Fist for the Bradley.
Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks
Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.
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New Niger Ambush Video: US Survivors Left Messages for Loved Ones
One soldier stood alone in a clearing, waving the U.S. flag for rescue in the Niger ambush.
Army Announces Bases Where Three New SFABs Will Be Stationed
The U.S. Army announced it will station three new Security Force Assistance Brigades in Colorado, Washington and Texas.
New Army Basic Training Promises More Ammo, Range Time for Trainees
Army training officials have finalized a plan to ensure new recruits in Basic Combat Training receive more trigger time.
Navy News
Famed Mini-sub's Control Room Acquired by Naval Museum
To date, the NR-1 mini-sub is the only nuclear-powered research submarine ever built or operated.
Navy Fires Commanding Officer of Amphibious Warship
The Navy commander's superiors lost confidence in her ability to effectively lead sailors and carry out her duties.
USS Ronald Reagan Pilots Resume Field Carrier-landing Practice
USS Ronald Reagan pilots are resuming field carrier-landing practice on the remote island of Iwo Jima, the Navy said Friday.
Air Force News
Air Combat Command Wing Removes Group, Vice Commanders in Experiment
The experiment, initiated by Gen. Mike Holmes, will start this month at the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home AFB.
C-17 Globemaster Makes 1st Airdrop in Afghanistan in More Than a Year
The cargo airlifter, based out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, made a drop over Southern Afghanistan on May 10.
Dyess AFB Commander Reassigned over 'Toxic Environment'
A commander at Dyess Air Force Base has been reassigned after Air Force leaders lost confidence in his ability to command.
Marine Corps News
Marine Battalion Commander Relieved During Middle East Deployment
Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz was abruptly relieved in the middle of a deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Marines to Conduct Controlled Burn at Camp Pendleton
The Marine Corps will join forces with the Los Angeles Fire Department to conduct a controlled burn over 170 acres.
Marines Make Changes After Data of 164,000 People Lost on Okinawa
The Marine Corps has changed the way it handles personal info after a servicemember lost a disk with the data of 164K people.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Atlantic Area to Welcome New Commander
The U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area is welcoming a new commander.
Coast Guard Offloading 6 Tons of Cocaine at Port Everglades
Another haul of cocaine seized from alleged traffickers is being offloaded by the U.S. Coast Guard at Port Everglades.
Guatemala, US Coast Guard Bust 3 Tons of Cocaine on Ship
Guatemalan authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard teamed up for the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history.