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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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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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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About 4,200 soldiers will see a cut in their final paycheck this month after their BAH payment was revoked.
Commander, Chief Master Sergeant Fired from Civil Engineer Squadron
The move to fire two top leaders in the same squadron is rare.
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.
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.
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Soldier’s Organs Saved Dozens. Now His Mom Honors Him on Memorial Day
Jill Stephenson hopes to honor fallen service members like her son and remind Americans about the meaning of Memorial Day.
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.
Navy News
Trump Praises SEAL's Heroism in Afghanistan at Medal of Honor Ceremony
The president said Slabinski made it clear he is accepting the Medal of Honor for his entire team.
Advanced Super Hornet, F-35 Face Stealth Dilemma
The Navy is expanding its F-35 and Super Hornet fleets, but the two aircraft can't communicate without compromising stealth.
'Outmanned, Outgunned and Fighting:' SEAL Receives Medal of Honor
Retired Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt Slabinski received the military's highest honor Thursday afternoon.
Air Force News
6th Woman in Battlefield Airman Training Drops Out
The sixth woman to attempt the U.S. Air Force's battlefield airman training program has self-eliminated, the service said.
Security Troops on US Nuclear Missile Base Took LSD
Service members entrusted with guarding nuclear missiles bought, distributed and used the hallucinogen LSD.
Mattis Tells Air Force Graduates to Be Ready for War
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the new lieutenants graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy should prepare to face war.
Marine Corps News
Japanese Defense Minister Expresses Concern After Osprey Crash Report
Japan's defense minister has expressed concerns about the safety of Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft.
Former Marine Found Guilty of 5 California Murders
A former Marine was found guilty Wednesday of the murders of five women in Southern California more than two decades ago.
Corps Fires CO, Senior Enlisted Leader at Light Armored Battalion
The Marines fired two top leaders of a Twentynine Palms unit on Monday.
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.