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Trump Administration Zeroes In on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
In targeting the IRGC, the administration is zeroing in on the organization most responsible for maintaining the regime.
Our Nation's Veterans Are a Perfect Match for STEM Jobs
"Despite increasing opportunities in STEM fields, our vets continue to face challenges to entering this critical workforce."
Fort Knox Proves Privatized Housing Can Be Done Right
Fort Knox is NOT beleaguered with the pest, mold and lead paint issues that some posts are dealing with now.
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Budget News
Courts Weigh Trump's Plan to Tap Pentagon for Border Wall
A judge will consider cases that seek to block spending Defense and Treasury Department money for wall construction.
House Approves $185 Million for Camp Pendleton Construction Projects
Neither of the projects were cited as being potentially on the chopping block to fund President Trump's border wall.
Defense Spending Bill Includes 3.1% Military Pay Raise, Child Care Facilities Funding
A $690.2 billion fiscal 2020 defense funding bill also contains money for new aircraft and ships.
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SEAL's Lawyer Wants Prosecutor, Judge Booted Off Murder Case
Republican congressmen have championed Gallagher's cause, claiming he's an innocent war hero being unfairly prosecuted.
Defense Seeks Pause in Navy SEAL Case While Probing Spying
Lawyers for Lt. Jacob Portier also asked a judge to hold a public hearing into the intrusion and the extent of its impact.
Sri Lanka Attacks Show Continuing Threat Posed by the Islamic State
"ISIS may be more dangerous as a franchisor of jihadism than it was as an armed state."
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Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias
The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.
Sailors Created 'Rape List' Aboard Navy's 2nd Sub to Integrate Women
The Florida, homeported in Kings Bay, Georgia, was the second submarine to integrate enlisted women.
Air Force Wants Both F-35 and F-15EX. But if Forced to Choose, It's No Contest: SecAF
The only factor that would stifle the F-15EX fleet would be another bad budget situation, said Air Force Secretary Wilson.
Only 55% of Americans Know Why the Nation Marks Memorial Day, Survey Finds
Little more than half of Americans know the true meaning of Memorial Day, according to a survey.
Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Was Father of 4 and Army Veteran
Kelvin Ansari left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. He had served 21 years in the Army.
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371st Special Operations Combat Training Squadron training on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
The C-47 "That's All Brother" on the flight line April 9, 2019 at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base.
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Army News
Big Changes Coming to NTC: Drone Swarms, Communication Headaches
In addition to fighting an armored opposing force, BCTs will soon have to face a greater drone presence here.
Army Beginning to See Payoff from New Recruiting Strategy
Recruiting is up 27 percent year-over-year in Minneapolis, 19 percent in New York City and 17 percent in Baltimore.
FN's Fire Control System May Offer Glimpse at Army's Next-Gen Weapon Tech
The FN Mk3 Fire Control Unit is designed to give operators a sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers.
Navy News
Iconoclastic Naval Academy Professor Who Was Fired Wants His Job Back
In hindsight, Bruce Fleming says, the Speedo photo was open to misinterpretation.
NCIS Investigating Sailor's Death Aboard Navy Ship Deployed to Europe
An investigation is underway aboard a Navy ship after a sailor was found dead during a stop in Spain.
Five Sailors at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Charged with Sexual Assault
Five sailors were arrested at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on charges that the men sexually assaulted a woman last year.
Air Force News
Trump Taps Former Diplomat as Next Air Force Secretary
Barbara Barrett, a former diplomat and businesswoman, is the president's pick to be the service's 25th secretary.
Army, Air Force Announce Professional Licensing Fee Reimbursement for Spouses
The benefit was included in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Reimbursements will be backdated to Dec. 12, 2017.
Air Force Wants Both F-35 and F-15EX. But if Forced to Choose, It's No Contest: SecAF
The only factor that would stifle the F-15EX fleet would be another bad budget situation, said Air Force Secretary Wilson.
Marine Corps News
3 Silent Drill Platoon Marines Kicked Out, 2 Others Lose a Rank for Hazing
Members of the Silent Drill Platoon were punished after someone said they saw them use a training rifle to strike someone.
Marine Pilot Released from Hospital After Ejecting from Harrier
The Marine Corps pilot who ejected from his jump jet before it crashed in North Carolina was released with no injuries.
Marine Harrier Crashes in North Carolina, Pilot Ejects
A Harrier jump jet crashed on Monday near Havelock, North Carolina, near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Coast Guard News
Bolton: Coast Guard to Help Reassert US Leadership in Arctic
Bolton said the Coast Guard also will play an important role as the administration pressures Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Coast Guard Cutter Captain Temporarily Relieved After Fatal Accident
The Coast Guard has temporarily relieved the commander of cutter Hickory after a member was killed in a crane accident.
Graduating Coast Guard Academy Cadets' Leadership Led to Changes Big and Small
The Class of 2019 graduates from the academy Wednesday. National Security Adviser John Bolton is the keynote speaker.