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Families of Fallen Carry On Tradition of Resilience on Memorial Day
Being a member of a surviving family is not a distinction anyone chooses. Joining the club requires a terrible sacrifice.
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."
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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
Bragg, Campbell Soldiers to Deploy for ISIS Fight, Afghanistan Mission
The Army announced it will deploy Fort Campbell soldiers to Afghanistan this summer and Fort Bragg troops to Iraq this fall.
US Office Overseeing Fight Against ISIS Gets Reprieve
The State Department unit overseeing the fight against ISIS will stay in business for at least six more months.
Suicide Bombers Hit Indonesian Churches; at Least 11 Dead
Attacks that targeted three churches were reportedly carried out by at least five suicide bombers.
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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.
One of the Marine Corps' Most Iconic Enlisted Leaders Just Retired
A Navy Cross recipient who overcame grievous war wounds to continue to lead Marines on active duty has finally retired.
Social Media Photos Raise Questions About B-1 Emergency Landing
Photos show a missing ceiling hatch, leading to speculation an in-flight ejection was attempted.
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.
Commander, Chief Master Sergeant Fired from Civil Engineer Squadron
The move to fire two top leaders in the same squadron is rare.
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Army News
Army May Have to Rely on Simulators to Train for Future Urban Combat
The head of Army Training and Doctrine Command said the service will have to use high-tech simulations to prepare soldiers.
Former Delta Force Commander to Lead Troops in Afghanistan: Reports
Lt. Gen. Austin "Scott" Miller fought in the Battle of Mogadishu and has overseen Army Ranger School.
More Than 4,000 Soldiers Just Lost Their BAH
About 4,200 soldiers will see a cut in their final paycheck this month after their BAH payment was revoked.
Navy News
US Disinvites China from RIMPAC Exercises: Pentagon
The Pentagon pulled China's invitation because of its "continued militarization" of the South China Sea.
Sub Base Names Dive Locker After Navy's First Female Deep-Sea Diver
Donna Tobias became the first woman to graduate from the Navy's Deep Sea Diving School in 1975.
Sailor Made Indecent Video, Lost Appeal of Longer Sentence
A sailor doing time at the Miramar brig sought to get out early but was rejected by a military court.
Air Force News
Air Force Commander Fired After Grenades, Machine Gun Go Missing
The commander responsible for the Minot Air Force Base unit that lost a machine gun and a box of grenades has been fired.
Pilots Eject Safely as T-38 Trainer Crashes in Mississippi
The incident marks the second T-38 crash in six months, after a fatal accident in November.
Vietnam Veteran Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross After 45 Years
Retired Capt. Johnny Blye received the Distinguished Flying Cross May 5.
Marine Corps News
Marine Corps Tells LIDS to Quit Using its Name to Sell Baseball Jerseys
"Honor the U.S. Marine Corps brave men and women with this authentic New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton Majestic MLB Men's US...
Former Marine Fighter Pilot Wins Democratic Congressional Primary
Amy McGrath vanquished Lexington's mayor in Tuesday's Democratic primary for a congressional seat in Kentucky.
Marines Want New Skis, Not New Ski Boots
The Marine Corps recently announced it will soon search the market for a new ski system that does not require a new ski boot.
Coast Guard News
Pence Tells Coast Guard Academy Graduates They're Needed
Vice President Mike Pence says the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 2018 graduating class is needed more than ever.
Coast Guard Assists Canadian Mariner in Distress
The Coast Guard assisted a distressed Canadian mariner to Hilo Sunday after his vessel began taking on water.
Astronauts Discuss How the Coast Guard Prepared Them for NASA
Of the hundreds of astronauts sent into space by NASA, Bruce Melnick and Daniel Burbank share a special bond.