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North Korea's Slave Labor Exports Are Part of its Broader Business Network
"According to the U.S. Department of State, there are 100,000 North Korean workers in forced labor overseas."
The Complex History of the Purple Heart
1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in our history. Many of these medals become lost, stolen, or misplaced.
Running Home After a Marathon of Funerals
Sarah Holzhalb endured a marathon of funerals shortly after separating from the Coast Guard.
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GOP Divide Emerges over Trump's Space Force
Two House Republican leaders are backing the proposed Space Force, but key Republicans in the Senate aren't sold on the idea.
Trump Cancels Big Military Parade, Citing Cost
After some estimates for the parade hit $92 million, President Donald Trump will instead attend a Nov. 11 parade in Paris.
Pentagon Puts Off Military Parade Until 2019 After Reported Cost Balloons to $92M
The Defense Department says the Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump won't happen in 2018.
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The Fight Against ISIS
US Officials: Iraqi Refugee Was Part of Terror Group
An Iraqi refugee was arrested in California on a warrant alleging that he killed an Iraqi policeman while fighting for ISIS.
UN Report: Up to 30,000 Islamic State Members in Iraq, Syria
The Islamic State extremist group has up to 30,000 members roughly equally distributed between Syria and Iraq.
Taliban's Political Stature Rises with Talks in Uzbekistan
The four-day talks follow an offer made by Uzbekistan's president last March to broker peace in Afghanistan.
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Trump Signs $717 Billion Defense Bill Including 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."
Air Force Fighters, Army Apaches Kill 220 Taliban in Ghazni Fight
Afghan forces are conducting clearing operations, but hundreds of civilians have fled, trying to escape the fierce fighting.
Air Force May Go Old School With Dress Blue Uniform Update
The service's top enlisted leader says he would like the uniform to evoke the Air Force's heritage.
2 Marines Received Valor Awards for Secret Gunfight Against al-Qaida
Two members of Marine Special Operations Command received awards for a gun battle with al-Qaida militants in Northern Africa.
Why Didn't F-15s Shoot Down the Stolen Sea-Tac Airliner?
"Through it all, there was a call not to take the shot," a NORAD spokesman said.
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Army Evaluating New Airborne Kit to Save Towed Paratroopers
U.S. Army experts are testing a new emergency parachute system that can be used when a paratrooper becomes a towed jumper.
Watchdog Probes Military Burning of Ammunition, Explosives
The inspector general for the DoD launched an probe into the open burning of ammunition and explosives at military sites.
Army's New Machine-Gun Optic Program on Hold
The U.S. Army's search for a new optic for its medium and heavy machine guns has been delayed.
Navy News
Adm. McRaven: Revoke My Security Clearance Too
In an op-ed, retired Adm. William McRaven tore into President Donald Trump over his feud with ex-CIA Director John Brennan.
If Sailors Aren't Ready to Deploy, It'll Soon Affect Their Promotions
Sailors who don't want to see their careers derailed by a missed appointment better keep teeth cleanings on their radars.
The Navy Could Send More Sailors to Alaska
If Arctic defense is important, the Navy needs to figure out how to train for it and operate in it, an official said.
Air Force News
Air Force Pilot Conscious After Crash near Oklahoma Base
A pilot is conscious after the T-38C Talon aircraft that he was flying crashed near Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma,
GOP Divide Emerges over Trump's Space Force
Two House Republican leaders are backing the proposed Space Force, but key Republicans in the Senate aren't sold on the idea.
Pave Hawk Replacement Can't Come Too Soon as Maintenance Mounts: GAO
The service plans to replace its primary search-and-rescue helo, but it will take years for new aircraft to reach the fleet.
Marine Corps News
Investigation Reveals Details of US Marine Shot in Syria
U.S. Central Command released a highly redacted report on the AR 15-6 probe into the suspected "green on blue incident."
Athletic Trainers Will Head Out to Marine Units After Years-Long Delay
Dozens of athletic trainers hit the fleet in the next few years, giving leathernecks access to unit-level sports medicine.
Norway Confirms Plan to Double Number of Marines Near Russian Border
Twice as many Marines will deploy to Norway next year and train near Russia, a move Moscow says will lead to retaliation.
Coast Guard News
Two Recent Coast Guard Academy Graduates Talk Life in the Fleet
A month on the job, and Ensign Dana Rohde was at the helm of a 225-foot-long, 2,000-ton seagoing buoy tender.
Coast Guard Academy Class of 2022 Nearing the End of Swab Summer
The day started at 3:30 a.m. with the sounding of an alarm -- the kind that goes off when there's been a collision.
1 of Greatest Coast Guard Rescues to Be Celebrated
As strong winds blew in the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1918, an explosion offshore rattled windows in Rodanthe.