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Congress, DoD Must Do More to Remove Hurdles to Spouse Employment
Military spouses experience unique barriers t that many times put them at a disadvantage in gaining employment.
Military Spouses Helped Write Last Year's National Defense Bill
"Spouses are passed over for jobs because employers worry they will move. For others, the issue is affordable child care."
Sri Lanka Attacks Show Continuing Threat Posed by the Islamic State
"ISIS may be more dangerous as a franchisor of jihadism than it was as an armed state."
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Pentagon Shifting $1.5 Billion to Border Wall Construction
The Pentagon says it is reallocating $1.5 billion to help pay for construction of 80 miles of wall at the U.S.-Mexican border...
Military Spouses Helped Write Last Year's National Defense Bill
"Spouses are passed over for jobs because employers worry they will move. For others, the issue is affordable child care."
Lawmakers Question Huge Increase in Pentagon's 'War Budget' for Fiscal 2020
Lawmakers charged that the proposed huge increase in Overseas Contingency Operations funding is a budgetary "gimmick."
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The Fight Against ISIS
Sri Lanka Attacks Show Continuing Threat Posed by the Islamic State
"ISIS may be more dangerous as a franchisor of jihadism than it was as an armed state."
Pentagon IDs Soldier who Died in Non-Combat Incident in Northern Syria
Pfc. Michael A. Thomason, 28, of Lincoln Park, Mich., died of "wounds sustained from a non-combat incident" in Kobani, Syria.
ISIS Leader Appears in Video for First Time in 5 Years
The leader of ISIS has appeared for the first time in 5 years in a video released by the extremist group's propaganda arm.
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Marine Recon Commanding Officer Relieved, 4th Leader Ousted in 2 Weeks
Lt. Col. Francisco Zavala, the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion's former commanding officer, was relieved Tuesday.
Navy Leader Who Told Sailors to 'Clap Like We're at a Strip Club' Has Resigned
Command Master Chief Jonas Carter stepped down from his position as the ship's senior enlisted leader and will retire.
WWII Veteran, 95, Dies on Final Leg of Honor Flight
In the final moments of his life, Frank Manchel knew that many people honored him for his World War II service.
Conservative Leaders Defend Navy Master Chief over 'Strip Club' Remark
Command Master Chief Jonas Carter, who tendered his resignation, is getting support from political and media figures.
Pentagon Identifies Soldier who Died Monday in Afghanistan
Spc. Miguel L. Holmes, 22, of Hinesville, Ga., died in Nangarhar province from wounds sustained in a noncombat incident.
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Army News
Fort Bragg Air Assault School Announces Closure
Officials announced the decision on the school's Facebook page.
Retired Army Intelligence Specialist: Augusta Will Be Cybersecurity 'Epicenter'
Augusta's burgeoning cyber industry puts the region on a collision course with companies looking for government contracts.
Soldier Who Tossed Back Enemy Grenade Receives Distinguished Service Cross
The then-second lieutenant jumped on the explosive device and braced for the blast. But it didn't blow. So he tossed it back.
Navy News
Navy Sailor, Former USC Trojan Charged in Virgin Islands Shooting
Prosecutors charged Lessroy Gumbs with attempted first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
Passengers from Plane that Landed in St. Johns River Recall Troubled Flight
Miami Air flight 293 was delayed by more than four hours, didn't have air conditioning and was dodging storms.
Carrier Lincoln Enters Red Sea After Speeding Up Transit to Middle East
The move came after U.S. officials said they were dispatching a show of military strength in response to threats from Iran.
Air Force News
Air Force to Shift Squadron from Florida to Utah
The relocation will better align manpower with workload, decrease temporary duty costs and increase combat readiness.
US Air Force Test Launches 2nd Unarmed ICBM this Month
A Minutemen 3 missile roared out of a silo at Vandenberg Air Force Base Thursday, carrying a test reentry vehicle.
Ex-Intelligence Analyst Charged with Leaks to Reporter
The indictment says Hale began communications with a reporter in 2013 while at the Air Force.
Marine Corps News
Marines Identify Officer Killed in Pendleton Vehicle Rollover
"We are heartbroken at the loss of a member of our Marine Corps family."
Corps Investigating After Marine O-5 Dies Days Before Retirement
Lt. Col. Brett Hart, 48, was just days from retirement after 30 years of service when he took his own life.
US Military Veteran Sues Twice After Being Denied a Passport
The complaint says the U.S. State Department has required information from Mark Esqueda that is burdensome.
Coast Guard News
Congressman Seeks Gender Diversity Reports from Coast Guard
The Coast Guard hired the RAND Corp. last year to look at barriers to women staying in the service.
Release Terms Set for Coast Guard Officer Called 'Terrorist'
Hasson can be released from custody and supervised by relatives while awaiting trial, a federal magistrate judge said.
Judge to Weigh Freeing Coast Guard Officer Called Terrorist
Prosecutors have portrayed Hasson as a domestic terrorist and a racist extremist intent on carrying out a killing spree.