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'I Thought You'd Be Bigger:' Vet Grapples With What It Is to Be a Hero
"I left the military in December 2008 with an honorable discharge and a lot of questions about what my service meant to me,"
Honor Guardsman Reflects on True Meaning of Military Funerals
An Ellsworth Air Force Base airman reflects on how his experiences as an honor guardsman changed his perspective on life.
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US '100 Percent' Committed to NATO, Mattis Says
Mattis said the U.S. commitment to NATO and members' pledges to mutual defense are "exactly as the president described it.
House, Senate Conferees Meet to Iron Out Differences on Defense Budget
Disparities remain on troop levels, how many F-35s to buy, and possible restrictions on the sale of F-35s to Turkey.
Canceling Joint Exercise with South Korea Saved $14 Million: DoD
President Trump ordered the cancellation to avoid provoking North Korea after his summit with Kim Jong Un.
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Russian Military Offers to Cooperate with US in Syria
Russia's Defense Ministry says it's ready to boost cooperation, following talks between Trump and Putin.
5 Airmen Receive First 'R' Devices for Taking Down ISIS Targets
The Air Force awarded its first five "R" devices this week, recognizing the outstanding performance of drone operators.
Canada Offers to Lead NATO Training Mission in Iraq
Canada offered to lead NATO's new military training mission in Iraq, as the security alliance seeks to prove its relevance.
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Farnborough Airshow Highlights
As UK Showcases Its Next-Gen Fighter, US Stresses Interoperability
The Ministry of Defence debuted its next-generation fighter concept, the Tempest, along with its future combat air strategy.
Video: Farnborough 2018: Antonov An-178 Goes Airborne
The Antonov An-178 is a recently developed short-range medium-airlift military transport aircraft. Watch it put through its paces at the Farnborough Air Show.
Navy's Fire Scout Drone Helo May Be Sold to Allied Militaries Soon
Northrop Grumman Corp. is looking to expand sales of its MQ-8C Fire Scout abroad.
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Pentagon Slashes GI Bill Transfer Eligibility Window
Troops with 16 years of service will no longer be permitted to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.
Lawmaker Urges Mattis to Upgrade Fallen Marine Officer's Silver Star
Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion posthumously received the Silver Star, but was originally nominated for the Navy Cross.
DoD Says A-10 vs. F-35 'Fly-Off' Is Over. But Will Results Satisfy?
The Project on Government Oversight reported that skewed testing techniques overwhelmingly favored the F-35.
French Military Parades on Bastille Day, Gets Budget Boost
The parade down Paris' Champs-Elysees suffered a couple of glitches, as two police motorcycles crashed during a performance.
Navy OKs Ponytails, Locks and Other Hairstyles for Female Sailors
Female sailors can soon sport several new hairstyles including locks, ponytails, according to new approved regulations.
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Grunts Will Soon See Changes to Expert Infantryman Badge Testing
Army officials are rewriting the requirements infantry soldiers must meet when they test for the Expert Infantryman Badge....
Report: Army 4-Star Selected to Lead New Futures Command
A publication reported that Murray’s nomination to head Futures Command had been sent to the SASC this week.
Army to Buy Raytheon's Coyote Expendable UAS for Drone-Killing Mission
The U.S. Army will buy Raytheon's Coyote drone by the end of the year to take down enemy drones.
Navy News
Navy Blocks Some GI Bill Transfers Starting Now
Sailors who cannot extend their service contracts are now unable to transfer their post-9/11 GI Bill.
Navy's Fire Scout Drone Helo May Be Sold to Allied Militaries Soon
Northrop Grumman Corp. is looking to expand sales of its MQ-8C Fire Scout abroad.
Marines' F-35B Fighters Headed to Middle East for the First Time
About 5,000 U.S. troops are sailing toward the Middle East with an F-35B detachment.
Air Force News
Air Force OKs Locks, Earring Styles, Ribbon Options in Policy Changes
The Air Force is easing up on guidance for hairstyles and certain accessories after a meeting of the Air Force Uniform Board.
Air Force Slowly Building Up in Eastern Europe: USAFE Commander
Building up airfields so U.S. aircraft can land safely on Europe's eastern front was not a project the Air Force predicted.
B-52 Aircrew Members Return to Minot Base After Decades
Two aircrew members of one of the first B-52H bombers to arrive at the Minot Air Force Base are returning decades later.
Marine Corps News
Admin Punishment for Marine 1-Star Who Treated Aide Like Servant
The former IGl of the Marine Corps has been reprimanded for using his aide for personal errands during an Iraq deployment.
Marines' F-35B Fighters Headed to Middle East for the First Time
About 5,000 U.S. troops are sailing toward the Middle East with an F-35B detachment.
Marine Aviaton Bonus Increases For 2019
The bonus nearly doubles next year for some pilots. Retention is the reason.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Investigating Incident Aboard Hawaii Lava Tour Boat
Hawaii tour boat operators plan to continue taking visitors to see lava, but will follow the Coast Guard's revised policy.
Coast Guard Offloads 17,000 Pounds of Seized Cocaine in San Diego
More than 17,000 pounds of cocaine seized by the crews of two U.S. Coast Guard vessels were offloaded Monday in San Diego.
Coast Guard Academy to Offer New Major in Cyber Systems
It's the first new academic program at the academy since the addition of mechanical engineering as a major in 1993.