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Civil Service Preference for Hiring Military Vets Comes at a Hidden Cost
Congress gave disabled veterans preference in hiring for some federal jobs after the Civil War.
Is It Time to Withdraw US Nuclear Weapons from Incirlik?
According to U.S. government sources, Erdogan has warned the U.S. against removing the nuclear devices from Incirlik.
The Death of Invincibility
"I realized ... bullets can kill, and no matter what nametapes adorn your uniform, no one is immune from the effects of war."
Afghanistan
Budget News
Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
The stopgap spending bill would give negotiators four more weeks, pushing the possible shutdown to Dec. 20.
DoD Budget Uncertainty Can Result in Millions' Worth of Lost, Forgotten Gear, Norquist Says
The Senate Committee on Armed Forces held a subcommittee hearing on the DoD's latest audit.
Stopgap Bill Would Preserve Military Funding as Government Shutdown Looms
A bill was introduced in the House on Monday to keep the government running through Dec. 20.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
American ISIS Suspect Repatriated From Turkish-Greek Border
The American, who is of Jordanian origin, was deported after spending five days in no man’s land between Turkey and Greece.
US Commander: Partnership with Kurds against ISIS Still Strong
Maj. Gen. Eric T. Hill said hat ISIS militants remain “a global threat” and that partnership with the Kurds is still needed.
Judge Agrees Alabama Islamic State Recruit Is Not a US Citizen
The decision leaves the 25-year-old and her son in limbo in Syria.
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Air Force Leader Who Wrote Essay About Respecting Subordinates Fired for Disrespecting Subordinates
The command chief of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, was removed from his position last month.
Army IDs Warrant Officers Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
Two soldiers assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, were killed in Wednesday’s helicopter crash in Afghanistan’s Logar Province.
As Gallagher Faces Loss of Trident, Lawyers Claim SEAL Brass Showed Contempt for Trump
Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher's high-profile legal battle has been fraught with controversy.
The Air Force Could Retire These 8 Fighter Planes and Bombers
Some think that getting rid of the old stuff to make room for the new makes sense.
Trump Issued Pardons in Soldiers' War Crimes Cases. What Now?
The attorneys' concerns are tied less to the specifics of the cases and more to the broad implications of Trump's actions.
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Army News
'Guardian Angels' Still Defending Against Insider Attacks in Afghanistan
"A lot of the Guardian Angel mission is to anticipate an opportunity for attack."
Hear That, Sgt. Rover? Better Ear Protection Coming for Military Working Dogs
A new, flexible hood a little more than an inch thick is expected to better protect military working dogs from hearing loss.
Major Dismissed for Affair with Deployed Soldier's Wife Gains Sentence Review
Maj. Jason A. Scott is asking the military's highest court to overturn the sentence.
Navy News
Navy Not Doing Enough to Evaluate Training Changes After Deadly Collisions: GAO
The Navy must change the way it evaluates SWO training as part of an ongoing push to prevent catastrophic ship collisions.
Navy's Top SEAL Can Revoke Tridents. Here's Why He's Sending Gallagher to a Board Instead
Chief Eddie Gallagher's legal team is hitting back against the idea of revoking his trident.
Air Force News
2 Airmen Dead After T-38 Trainer Aircraft Accident at Vance AFB
The mishap occurred at approximately 9:10 a.m. during a routine training event and required emergency personnel to respond.
He Was the Sole JTAC Supporting a Green Beret Team. Then Machine-Gun Fire Rained Down
Air Force Tech Sgt. Cody Smith doesn't believe he is "remarkable" or "special" in any way.
National Guard General Won’t Oust Whistleblower Until Probe Ends
Master Sgt. Jay Ellis triggered two federal investigations into sexual assault in his unit.
Marine Corps News
CO of Marines' Wounded Warrior Regiment Fired Amid Loss of Confidence
The colonel in charge of the Marine Corps' unit supporting wounded, ill and injured warriors has been removed from his post.
Marine Corps' Plan for 1,500-Foot Sea Wall Raises Concern in Hawaii
The proposal comes amid statewide concern over rising sea levels and eroding beaches.
Marine Veteran Imprisoned in Iran Sues US for Withholding Victim Funds
Amir Hekmati was imprisoned and abused by Iranian authorities for years over accusations he was a spy.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guardsman Charged with Murder Released from Brig amid Change in Charges
Seaman Ethan W. Tucker was arrested August 28 after a Coast Guard investigation into the death of Seaman Ethan Kelch.
Coast Guard Moves Alabama Training After Swimmers Fall Ill
News outlets report training has been moved from Mobile Bay to the Gulf of Mexico.
Coast Guard Seizes Shocking $69 Million Worth of Cocaine from Drug-Running Sub
Video shows the crew of the Cutter Harriet Lane removing 5,000 pounds of cocaine from the semi-submersible vessel.