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Naval Academy Parades Are Preparation for Military Discipline, Mission Success
For the midshipmen who are atop the drill chain of command, parades are an exercise in large organizational operations.
The Critical Role of the Arctic Convoys in WWII
The Arctic convoys would play an important role, especially in the critical months between July and December 1941.
A Gold Star US President's Sacrifice on Bastille Day
The planes circled each other like a swarm of angry bees with propellers buzzing and machine guns firing.
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Navy Cuts Flight Hours, Cancels Performances as It Deals with Aviation Budget Shortfall
Navy H-60 Sea Hawk pilots in helicopter sea combat and maritime strike squadrons will see their flight hours cut by 25%.
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.
Lawmakers Still Fighting to Keep US Out of War With Iran
House Democrats back a measure already rejected by the Senate to require congressional approval for attacking Iran.
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Workers Recover Hundreds of Bodies from Syrian Mass Grave
The mass grave discovered in mid-June is the latest grave located in and around Raqqa to date.
Navy SEAL Looking for Others who Have Taken Photos with Enemy Corpses
Gallagher, through an attorney, is asking the public to help him persuade a Navy admiral to reduce his punishment.
Germany Rebuffs US Request for Ground Troops in Syria
A government spokesman says Germany isn't considering sending ground troops to Syria.
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Air Force Warns Against Area 51 Assault Plans as Alien Memes Swamp the Internet
The Facebook event, "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us," calls for enthusiasts to show up outside the base Sept. 20.
Air Force NCO Behind Racist Online Video Separated from Service
Geraldine Lovely, who last served as a staff sergeant at Nellis Air Force Base, was separated from the Air Force on April 5.
Army to Receive 7.62mm Squad Marksman Rifles as Early as Next Year
Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. will soon begin delivering thousands of 7.62mm squad-designated marksman rifles to the Army.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.
In a First, an F-35 Pilot Is Joining the Navy's Blue Angels Demonstration Team
The Blue Angels team has its first F-35B pilot, but he won't be flying the Joint Strike Fighter jet in any upcoming shows....
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Army News
Auto-Loader May Be a Challenge for Army’s New Self-Propelled Cannon
The U.S. Army is poised to see its dream of fielding an auto-loading, self-propelled howitzer become a reality.
Colorado Town Honors Green Beret Killed in Afghanistan
Friends of Sgt. Maj. James G. "Ryan" Sartor say he was a leader and an example of what a man's supposed to be like.
Robotic Mules Could Deploy with Army Advisers to Afghanistan
The service hopes to start fielding the SMET after successful testing with the 10th Mountain and 101st Airborne divisions.
Navy News
Navy Mother Arrested, Accused of 'Horrific' Abuse of her Newborn Twins
The investigation began after the woman brought her babies to the hospital because one of them had a swollen right leg.
USS Kearsarge, USS Arlington Return Home After Deployment
The USS Kearsarge and USS Arlington returned to Norfolk Thursday following a seven-month deployment.
'Top Gun: Maverick' Trailer Wows as Navy Goes All In
Today is a great day for the US Navy and for the United States of America: We've got the first trailer for "Top Gun: Maverick...
Air Force News
Some Don't Like It Hot: Shorts on the Way for Maintainers at Nellis Air Force Base
The high-stress, high-heat environment prompted officials to get utility shorts for its maintenance crew, officials said.
Air Force JTAC Awarded Silver Star for Calling Airstrikes Under Fire
Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio received the third-highest award for valor in combat during a ceremony Thursday.
Air Force Fighter Pilot Units Will Get Personal Therapists to Fight Chronic Pain
A personal masseuse, trainer or conditioning coach could be coming to a fighter pilot base near you.
Marine Corps News
USS Kearsarge, USS Arlington Return Home After Deployment
The USS Kearsarge and USS Arlington returned to Norfolk Thursday following a seven-month deployment.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
Another Military Veteran Joins Kentucky US Senate Race
Democrat Mike Broihier is the latest military-tested candidate aiming to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Coast Guard News
Here's How the US Coast Guard Helped Put El Chapo Away for Life
Drug interdictions by the service played a role in convicting the kingpin.
Barry Drenches Gulf Coast, but Initially Spares New Orleans
Coast Guard helicopters rescued a dozen people and two pets from flooded areas of Terrebonne Parish, south of New Orleans.
Coast Guard Cutter Holds Line on China During Rare Pacific Deployment
Bertholf returned July 2 from the Coast Guard's first full-length deployment to the Western Pacific in seven years.