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Telehealth Video Technology Is Helping the VA Reach More Vets
For the first time ever, the VA surpassed more than one million annual video telehealth patient visits last fiscal year.
NATO on Its 70th Anniversary: A Birthday Party or a Wake?
"As NATO moves beyond its 70th anniversary, there are four issues that it needs to address."
Russia Doubles Down in Venezuela
"In addition to mercenaries and Russian troops, the Kremlin has also publicly signaled its support for Maduro."
Afghanistan
Budget News
Army's Brand-New Combat Vehicle Was Designed for the Last War, Esper Says
The secretary of the Army said the service could not rule out cuts to the service's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program.
$310 million in California Military Construction May Be Safe from Border Wall Cuts
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Camp Pendleton and Fort Irwin appear safe from having funding diverted to the border wall.
Army Secretary Defends Decision to Cut CH-47 Chinook Program
The U.S. Army's top officials on Tuesday had to defend the service's decision to stop buying CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
US Airstrike Kills Top Islamic State Group Leader in Northern Somalia
A U.S. airstrike killed a senior leader of the extremist rebels of the Islamic State in Somalia group, officials said.
Monitor: ISIS Militants Blew Themselves Up in Syria's Raqqa
The U.S-backed Syrian Democratic Forces first confirmed then denied the report.
US-Backed Fighters Clash with ISIS Militants in Eastern Syria
The nearly five-year war left a swath of destruction across both countries and ended in Baghouz.
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Two American Soldiers Stopped by Mexican Troops Along the Border
After a brief discussion between the soldiers, the Mexican troops left, and the U.S. soldiers contacted Border Patrol agents.
Most Army Squads Falling Short on Infantry Skills, Reports Find
Young sergeants in most infantry and close-combat units don't know how to maneuver their squads or do basic land navigation
Coast Guard Service Members Face Drug Charges in Alaska
The Coast Guard says 31 service members have faced punishment as a result of the ongoing investigation.
The Air Force Is on a Mission to Fix its Uniforms
The Air Force Chief of Staff has called for improved, better-fitting uniforms -- not only for comfort, but also for safety.
More Discipline, Less Bleeding: General Defends Controversial New Policy
Furness said he had repeatedly observed that the most disciplined units were the ones who fared best in combat.
Latest Military Videos
An inside view of the Lockheed Martin GPS III Satellite being loaded onto a Martinsberg Air National Guard C-17.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright recited his favorite poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley.
Astronaut and Navy Capt. Eugene "Gene" Cernan blasted off for a final time and touched the stars last week,.
Air Force veteran, working mom, taking on entrenched incumbent John Cornyn. MJ Hegar is running for Senate.
Various leadership with Air Force Special Operations Command and the 24th Special Operations Wing perform a military free fall.
Army News
Fort Carson Soldier Dies in Noncombat Incident in Iraq
The Defense Department said Wednesday that 20-year-old Spc. Michael T. Osorio died Tuesday in Taji, Iraq.
Army's New Promotion System Could Mean Separations for Some Soldiers
The U.S. Army is launching a new merit-based promotion system for enlisted personnel will force out "subpar."
Army Colonel Dies Helping Stranded Motorist in Virginia
A decorated U.S. Army colonel who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan has died after helping a stranded motorist.
Navy News
US Navy Drafting New Guidelines for Reporting UFOs
The U.S. Navy is drafting new guidelines for pilots and other employees to report encounters with "unidentified aircraft."
Firebolt Crew Members Honored 15 Years After Tragic 2004 Suicide Bombing
Today, Firebolt is one of 10 Navy coastal patrol ships permanently deployed to Bahrain, along with six Coast Guard cutters.
SEAL Charged with War Crimes Being Investigated in 2010 Death of Afghan Civilian
Gallagher is awaiting a military trial on a charge of premeditated murder for allegedly killing a wounded ISIS fighter.
Air Force News
Military Pilots Aren't Getting the Training Needed to Fight, Watchdog Warns
The military's aviation training ranges are leaving pilots operating in the Asia-Pacific ill-prepared, a DoD probe found.
Kadena F-15 Crash Due to Pilot Error that Forced Negative-G Spin
An F-15C Eagle from Kadena Air Base, Japan, crashed last year due to a pilot error.
Air Force Academy Instructor Arrested on Charges of Internet Luring of a Child
Capt. Paul Sikkema currently teaches ethics at the academy.
Marine Corps News
No Bond for US Marine Veteran Suspected in North Korea Embassy Attack
Spain seeks to extradite Christopher Philip Ahn on charges including robbery, illegal restraint and criminal organization.
Younger Okinawans Are More Tolerant of US Military Presence, Study Finds
Approximately 54,000 U.S. personnel are stationed in Japan, with about half of those on Okinawa.
Golf Made My Friend a Better Marine
As weird as it may seem, there is a lot that the driving range and the fairway can teach us about winning battles.
Coast Guard News
Firebolt Crew Members Honored 15 Years After Tragic 2004 Suicide Bombing
Today, Firebolt is one of 10 Navy coastal patrol ships permanently deployed to Bahrain, along with six Coast Guard cutters.
Shipbuilder Named to Build Coast Guard’s New Icebreaker
A vessel built by VT Halter Marine will be first new heavy icebreaker in 41 years.
Coast Guard Service Members Face Drug Charges in Alaska
The Coast Guard says 31 service members have faced punishment as a result of the ongoing investigation.