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Our Own Call of Duty
What a pair of civilian women learned on their special ops mission in the desert.
Is Iran's Military the Model for America's Adversaries?
Iran's military represents a hybrid approach that is being evidenced at the level of near-peer rivals.
Your Holiday Gift to Veterans this Year: Leave Your Fake Service Dog at Home
It is against the law to pretend your pet is "working" to mitigate a disability when you know it isn't.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Here's What the Guard and Reserve Gets in the 2020 Defense Spending Bill
What's in the fiscal 2020 NDAA specifically for Guard and Reserve members? Here's a snapshot of some of the major changes.
House OKs Defense Bill, Parental Leave for Federal Workers
The sweeping 377-48 vote followed weeks of arduous House-Senate negotiations that finally yielded a bipartisan measure.
'Widow's Tax' to Be Eliminated by 2023 in Proposed Defense Budget
The final version of the fiscal 2020 defense budget would phase out the so-called "widow's tax" over three years if passed....
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
France: Military Helicopters in Mali Crash Not Under Fire
The helicopter collision is France’s highest military death toll in nearly four decades.
No Evidence Marine Gunnery Sergeant Killed by Friendly Fire, Officials Say
A Marine who died supporting the fight against ISIS was killed by enemy fire and not friendly forces, officials said.
Conan the Dog, Hurt in Terror Raid, Welcomed at White House
President Trump is honoring the U.S. military dog that participated in the operation that ended with the death of Abu Bakr al...
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The First Woman Has Made it Through SEAL Officer Screening
The Navy marked a first earlier this year when a woman completed Navy SEAL officer assessment and selection
Army 3-Star General Loses Rank After War College Plagiarism Revealed
An Army deputy chief of staff has been retired at a lower rank after an investigation found he had plagiarized.
Army Officer Pardoned by Trump After Murder Conviction Says He Can't Even Get a Job at Walmart
Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance was sentenced to 19 years in military prison after he was found guilty of second-degree murder.
Navy Authorizes Two-Piece Swimsuits, Gold Star Lapel Button
The Navy has authorized a range of new clothing items, including two-piece swimsuits for male and female sailors.
The Pentagon Isn't Sure What to Do with Turkey’s Undelivered F-35s
Lawmakers will not allow the F-35As once destined for Turkey to be transferred unless that country gets rid of its S-400s.
Latest Military Videos
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The U.S. Army Operational Test Command's Airborne & Special Operations Test Directorate at Fort Bragg, North Carolina produced an...
Nine Soldiers from the 194th Armored Brigade are among the first ever to receive a Master Gunner Identification Badge...
Army News
Soldier to Face Court-Martial in Fatal Crash at West Point
The rollover killed 22-year-old Christopher J. Morgan and injured 19 of his fellow cadets.
Army 3-Star General Loses Rank After War College Plagiarism Revealed
An Army deputy chief of staff has been retired at a lower rank after an investigation found he had plagiarized.
Trump's Pardons Won't Lead to Troops 'Raping, Burning and Pillaging,' Milley Says
Trump's decision to intervene in the cases has been met with outcry from some who say the move invites more bad behavior.
Navy News
Navy Tells Sailors to Plan Ahead as Overseas Immigration Offices Close
The Navy is instructing its officers to offer the "maximum support practicable" to meet immigration appointments.
$180 Million Navy Drone Damaged in Middle East
The U.S. Navy says one of its drones suffered damage during a takeoff attempt that occurred in the Middle East last month.
Navy Football Team Captain to Wear Uniform Patch Honoring Pensacola Victims
A Midshipmen football captain will pay homage to three naval aviation trainees killed in an attack on their base last week.
Air Force News
Does NORAD Really Track Santa?
Tracking Santa on his trek across the world has been a holiday tradition for many American families for decades, but did you...
The Pentagon Isn't Sure What to Do with Turkey’s Undelivered F-35s
Lawmakers will not allow the F-35As once destined for Turkey to be transferred unless that country gets rid of its S-400s.
Here's How US Space Force Will Be Built
Congress has moved forward with a proposal to place the Space Force under the Department of the Air Force.
Marine Corps News
The Marines and Army Are Developing Longer-Range Rockets. Congress Wants Details
Lawmakers want to know more about what the Pentagon is doing to enhance the U.S. military's long-range artillery.
Congress Wants a Full Report on What Marines Are Doing in the Pacific
The Marine Corps is undergoing big shifts as it sets its sights on China as a potential adversary.
Sergeants to Man Keyboards as Cyberattack Threat Looms over Election
Senior military enlisted officials said the Pentagon's cyber force is preparing to defend the 2020 presidential elections.
Coast Guard News
Congress Criticizes How Coast Guard Investigates Harassment Claims
The report also found Coast Guard leaders didn't hold officials accountable for deficient investigations.
Coast Guard Admiral Criticized Ahead of Hearing on Harassment at Academy
Vice Admiral Michael McAllister will testify on behalf of the Coast Guard.
Coast Guard Seizes 9,300 Pounds of Cocaine During Recent Patrol
The drugs seized are valued at $165 million.