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North Korea's Slave Labor Exports Are Part of its Broader Business Network
"According to the U.S. Department of State, there are 100,000 North Korean workers in forced labor overseas."
The Complex History of the Purple Heart
1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in our history. Many of these medals become lost, stolen, or misplaced.
Running Home After a Marathon of Funerals
Sarah Holzhalb endured a marathon of funerals shortly after separating from the Coast Guard.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Pence: Space Force Will Be Independent Service by 2020, Include Elite Operators
Pence announced plans to invest additional billions of dollars and to stand up a dedicated U.S. combatant command for space.
Trump to Visit Fort Drum, Sign National Defense Authorization Act
The White House confirmed that President Trump will be visiting Fort Drum on Monday to hold a signing ceremony for the NDAA.
Senate Sends $716 Billion Defense Policy Bill to Trump for Final Approval
The Senate approved a $716 billion defense policy bill that would authorize a wave of DoD increases, including troops' pay.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Taliban's Political Stature Rises with Talks in Uzbekistan
The four-day talks follow an offer made by Uzbekistan's president last March to broker peace in Afghanistan.
Al-Qaida at 30 Shows Signs of Resurgence After ISIS Routed
Al-Qaida shares the same goals as ISIS, but pursues them more carefully, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
Reported Syrian Rebel Shooting of US Marine Hasn’t Harmed Partnership: Coalition
The previously undisclosed insider attack was apparently the first during the anti-ISIS campaign in Iraq and Syria.
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6 Marine Officers Face Boot from Training, Accused of Cheating on Land Nav
Half a dozen Marine officers are facing administrative separation after being accused of cheating on a land navigation event.
Air Force Fires Wing Commander Amid Financial Misconduct Probe
The U.S. Air Force has removed the commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base pending an investigation.
MJ Hegar Sued the Pentagon and Won. Now She's Running for Congress
MJ Hegar isn’t the odds-on favorite to win her race. But it's not the first time she has faced a closed door and prevailed.
Turkish Lawyers Seek Arrest of US Service Members on Incirlik Air Base
Pro-government lawyers in Turkey have filed charges against several U.S. officers associated with Incirlik Air Base.
Video Shows Final Heroic Moments That Earned John Chapman the Medal of Honor
The USAF has released video highlights from an overhead aircraft that shows the final moments of Tech Sgt. John Chapman
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Army News
New Leadership Takes Command at White Sands Missile Range
The Army missile range serves a clientele that includes private sector interests.
Army Recruiters Brave Storm to Save American Flag Toppled by Strong Winds
Their patriotic act outside Top Gun Shooting Sports in Taylor was caught on surveillance video and has since gone viral.
Second Person Dies of Injuries Suffered in Letterkenny Army Depot Fire
The Letterkenny Army Depot's commander says the employee died Thursday at the hospital.
Navy News
Navy Plane Gets Warning During Flight Over South China Sea
The Chinese military warned the Poseidon aircraft to "Leave immediately and keep out to avoid any misunderstanding."
Search Underway for Marine Who Went Overboard Near the Philippines
An all-hands effort is underway to find a Marine believed to have gone overboard Wednesday off the coast of the Philippines.
New Air Force Colonel to Preside in Guantanamo's Stalled USS Cole Case
A new judge has been assigned to preside at Guantanamo's stalled trial of a Saudi man.
Air Force News
Report: Michigan Military Base Water May Have Caused Cancer
People who consumed or had skin contact with water at Wurtsmith Air Force Base may be at an increased risk for cancer.
F-15s Scrambled After Sea-Tac Airline Worker Takes Plane; Spree Ends in Crash
The plane crashed either while the man was doing stunts or because of a lack of flying skills, according to officials.
Former Airman Reality Winner To Be Sentenced Aug. 23 in Leak Case
Reality Winner, who pleaded guilty in June, is scheduled to be sentenced in a federal court in Augusta on Aug. 23.
Marine Corps News
The Corps' Most Jacked Marines Can Soon Get a Trophy From the Commandant
A service-wide message will soon announce the new fitness prizes, with the first ones being handed out in 2019.
Investigation into Shooting of Marine in Syria Inconclusive, Officials Say
A Marine who killed the Syrian shooter has received a commendation, according to U.S. Central Command.
Sexually Charged Behavior Draws Outrage at MCCS Okinawa Bodybuilding Competition
Overly sexual behavior at a popular amateur bodybuilding contest has spurred a flurry of complaints and angry comments.
Coast Guard News
1 of Greatest Coast Guard Rescues To Be Celebrated
As strong winds blew in the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1918, an explosion offshore rattled windows in Rodanthe.
Coast Guard Member Rescues Struggling Swimmer on Wedding Day
A bridegroom has been credited with saving a struggling swimmer just moments after his beach wedding on the Gulf Coast.
Military Leaders Respond as Rising Seas Threaten Installations
Former military leaders gather Tuesday at a conference on sea level rise and security at The Citadel.