Opinions
Civil Service Preference for Hiring Military Vets Comes at a Hidden Cost
Congress gave disabled veterans preference in hiring for some federal jobs after the Civil War.
Is It Time to Withdraw US Nuclear Weapons from Incirlik?
According to U.S. government sources, Erdogan has warned the U.S. against removing the nuclear devices from Incirlik.
The Death of Invincibility
"I realized ... bullets can kill, and no matter what nametapes adorn your uniform, no one is immune from the effects of war."
Afghanistan
Budget News
Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
The stopgap spending bill would give negotiators four more weeks, pushing the possible shutdown to Dec. 20.
DoD Budget Uncertainty Can Result in Millions' Worth of Lost, Forgotten Gear, Norquist Says
The Senate Committee on Armed Forces held a subcommittee hearing on the DoD's latest audit.
Stopgap Bill Would Preserve Military Funding as Government Shutdown Looms
A bill was introduced in the House on Monday to keep the government running through Dec. 20.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
American ISIS Suspect Repatriated From Turkish-Greek Border
The American, who is of Jordanian origin, was deported after spending five days in no man’s land between Turkey and Greece.
US Commander: Partnership with Kurds against ISIS Still Strong
Maj. Gen. Eric T. Hill said hat ISIS militants remain “a global threat” and that partnership with the Kurds is still needed.
Judge Agrees Alabama Islamic State Recruit Is Not a US Citizen
The decision leaves the 25-year-old and her son in limbo in Syria.
Military News
Select Service
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Most Popular Military News
Air Force Leader Who Wrote Essay About Respecting Subordinates Fired for Disrespecting Subordinates
The command chief of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, was removed from his position last month.
Army IDs Warrant Officers Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
Two soldiers assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, were killed in Wednesday’s helicopter crash in Afghanistan’s Logar Province.
As Gallagher Faces Loss of Trident, Lawyers Claim SEAL Brass Showed Contempt for Trump
Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher's high-profile legal battle has been fraught with controversy.
The Air Force Could Retire These 8 Fighter Planes and Bombers
Some think that getting rid of the old stuff to make room for the new makes sense.
Trump Issued Pardons in Soldiers' War Crimes Cases. What Now?
The attorneys' concerns are tied less to the specifics of the cases and more to the broad implications of Trump's actions.
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Army News
Cavalry Troops in South Korea Get Up Close and Personal with Russian Battle Tanks
Soldiers of the U.S. 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team peered this week inside a Cold War relic.
Expert Soldier Badge Testing Will End Army's Culture of 'Mediocrity,' Sergeant Major Says
Three soldiers were awarded the Army's new Expert Soldier Badge after completing a tedious and often unforgiving test.
Trump Pays Respects to Army Officers Killed in Afghanistan
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, traveled to Dover Air Force Base to offer condolences to the families.
Navy News
Body of Navy Veteran Found in Apartment Where He Had Been Dead for 3 Years
Navy veteran Rodney Wayne White was found dead last week on the kitchen floor of his apartment.
Navy Not Doing Enough to Evaluate Training Changes After Deadly Collisions: GAO
The Navy must change the way it evaluates SWO training as part of an ongoing push to prevent catastrophic ship collisions.
Air Force News
Air Force Dramatically Cuts List of Specialties Eligible for Selective Retention Bonus
The Air Force will issue bonuses to 72 specialties in undermanned careers such as maintenance, cyber, space and nuclear.
Kirtland Airman Could Face Court-Martial over Fatal Crash
Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper is charged with reckless operation of a vehicle and involuntary manslaughter.
Improved Uniforms Coming Soon for Female Security Forces Airmen
Female Security Forces airmen will soon see new updates to the bulky uniforms they wear while guarding bases worldwide.
Marine Corps News
CO of Marines' Wounded Warrior Regiment Fired Amid Loss of Confidence
The colonel in charge of the Marine Corps' unit supporting wounded, ill and injured warriors has been removed from his post.
Marine Corps' Plan for 1,500-Foot Sea Wall Raises Concern in Hawaii
The proposal comes amid statewide concern over rising sea levels and eroding beaches.
Marine Veteran Imprisoned in Iran Sues US for Withholding Victim Funds
Amir Hekmati was imprisoned and abused by Iranian authorities for years over accusations he was a spy.
Coast Guard News
Removal of Capsized Ship Could Take More Than a Year: Coast Guard
The Golden Ray could be part of the skyline on St. Simons and Jekyll island for the next year and beyond.
Coast Guard Repatriates 13 Dominican Republic Migrants
The Coast Guard said it called off the search for three men who spotted land and left their boat to attempt to swim to shore.
Coast Guardsman Charged with Murder Released from Brig amid Change in Charges
Seaman Ethan W. Tucker was arrested August 28 after a Coast Guard investigation into the death of Seaman Ethan Kelch.