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
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.
Esper: South Korea Wealthy Enough to Pay More for US Troops
"Korea is a wealthy country and could and should pay more to help offset the cost of defense," he said.
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
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Airman of the Year Earns Silver Star for Heroism in Afghan Firefights
One firefight went on for nearly 10 hours.
Air Force Engineers Invent a 'Fortress' Against Mass Shooters
An Air Force engineer and his team have developed a sturdy, portable, yet affordable door barricade.
Trump Restores Rank to SEAL, Grants Clemency for Soldiers in War Zone Crimes Cases
"As the President has stated, 'when our soldiers have to fight for our country, I want to give them the confidence to fight.'...
'Black Hawk Down' Veteran Dies at Age 64
James McMahon served 16 years in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and then later as a member of the elite Delta Force.
The Most Muscular Unit in the Marine Corps Is Accepting Applications
If you can squat more than 300 pounds -- and then do it again nine more times -- the Marines may have an elite job for you.
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Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Changing of the Guard. (DoD video)
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Army News
Major Dismissed for Affair with Deployed Soldier's Wife Gains Sentence Review
Maj. Jason A. Scott is asking the military's highest court to overturn the sentence.
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.
Expert Soldier Badge Test an Unforgiving Wakeup Call for Non-Infantry Troops
Out of 95 soldiers who began ESB testing, only three remain in the running to earn the Army's newest skill badge.
Navy News
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.
Navy's Top SEAL Can Revoke Tridents. Here's Why He's Sending Gallagher to a Board Instead
Chief Eddie Gallagher's legal team is hitting back against the idea of revoking his trident.
Air Force News
He Was the Sole JTAC Supporting a Green Beret Team. Then Machine-Gun Fire Rained Down
Air Force Tech Sgt. Cody Smith doesn't believe he is "remarkable" or "special" in any way.
National Guard General Won’t Oust Whistleblower Until Probe Ends
Master Sgt. Jay Ellis triggered two federal investigations into sexual assault in his unit.
Air Force Is Latest Service to Warn Against Using CBD Product Use
It's a hot new trend. But it's still off limits.
Marine Corps News
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.
Ruling Threatens Smuggling Cases Against Camp Pendleton Marines
Marine Corps prosecutors were scrambling Tuesday to save numerous cases tied to a human smuggling investigation.
Coast Guard News
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.
Coast Guard Moves Alabama Training After Swimmers Fall Ill
News outlets report training has been moved from Mobile Bay to the Gulf of Mexico.
Coast Guard Seizes Shocking $69 Million Worth of Cocaine from Drug-Running Sub
Video shows the crew of the Cutter Harriet Lane removing 5,000 pounds of cocaine from the semi-submersible vessel.