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Has Putin Become Russia's Tsar?
"Russian history has underscored the fact that Russian stability have typically been associated with strong leaders."
VA Must Prove to Women Vets That They Belong
A VA Inspector General report revealed that 1,300 claims for military sexual trauma were incorrectly processed and denied.
Before You Hit 'Share:' Don't Exploit the Faces of the Fallen
Here's how to know whether or not to share that emotional photo.
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Senate Approves Compromise on Defense Spending Bill
It would pay for the largest boost to service members' pay in nearly a decade and gains in troops, equipment and weapons.
Space Force to Cost $13 Billion over 5 Years: Air Force Secretary
The DoD will need roughly $12.9 billion over five years to resource the proposed U.S. Space Force
White House Ally Inhofe Succeeds McCain as Senate Armed Services Chair
The move could to put the influential committee on friendlier terms with the White House
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The Fight Against ISIS
US Plays Down Talk of Imminent Pullout of Forces from Syria
The Trump administration is now pledging the U.S. will remain in Syria until the "enduring defeat" of ISIS.
Attacks Kill 19 Afghan Forces after Twin Bombings in Kabul
Insurgents killed 19 security personnel in separate assaults in Afghanistan, officials said Thursday.
US Strike Kills Islamic State Commander in Afghanistan
A U.S. strike over the weekend killed a senior Islamic State commander in eastern Afghanistan, officials said.
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It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
For Some Soldiers, New, Tougher Army Fitness Test a Jarring Wake-Up Call
The new Army Combat Fitness Test has eliminated age-specific scoring.
Here's the Army’s Tip Sheet for Acing Its New Combat Fitness Test
The Army will conduct a field test of the ACFT in October, involving active-duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers.
Fort Bragg Soldiers Dig Out from Florence, Begin Relief Operations
High water rescue teams from Fort Bragg, N.C. are being assisted by Army troops from other forts across the country.
F-15X and GenZ: Former Air Combat Command Chief on the Future Air Force
What if the next great military pilot has yet to step into an airplane?
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Army News
US Troops Have Rescued, Evacuated Hundreds Post-Hurricane Florence
Rainfall and rising water levels continue to threaten areas of the Carolinas four days after Florence made landfall.
Army, Air Force Fielding Drone-Hunting System That Can Fit on a Pickup Truck
SRC's Silent Archer counter-UAS technology began to deploy to undisclosed locations overseas with the Army earlier this year.
Army Contract for New Humvee Ambulances Could Be Worth $800 Million
The U.S. Army recently awarded AM General LLC a contract worth up to $800 million to build thousands of Humvee ambulances.
Navy News
Foul Play Suspected in Death of Navy Sailor in Jacksonville
The death of a Navy sailor assigned to a ship at Naval Station Mayport is being investigated as a homicide.
Sailor Dies in Flight-Deck Mishap Aboard the Carrier George H.W. Bush
A sailor was killed in a mishap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, Navy officials said.
Accused Serial Killer Served Eight Years in the Navy
Accused serial killer Juan David Ortiz served as a corpsman in the Navy at installations in Texas and California.
Air Force News
T-6 Trainer Crashes in Texas; Pilots Eject, Conditions Unknown
A T-6 Texan trainer jet from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph crashed roughly 30 miles from the base.
US Air Force to Join Large-Scale Aviation Exercise in Ukraine
Announcement of the Clear Sky exercise comes days after Ukraine said it would establish a naval base along the Sea of Azov.
Air Force Wants to Halt Pilot Attrition by Appealing to Sense of Community
The Air Force is trying initiatives to build its pilot ranks, including a unique fly-only track within Air Mobility Command.
Marine Corps News
Commanding Officer of Louisiana-Based Marine Corps Transport Squadron Fired
Lt. Col. Aaron Locher, Marine Transport Squadron Belle Chasse's former commanding officer, was removed Sept. 7.
Military Couple Escaping Florence's Path Gives Birth in Florida Hospital
A pregnant military couple who evacuated as Hurricane Florence approached North Carolina gave birth to twin girls in Florida.
Pentagon Blocks Request to Send Marine Embassy Guards to Taiwan
DoD officials have declined a State Department request to send about a dozen Marines to guard a de facto embassy in Taiwan.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Academy Opens Office to Seek Research Grants
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has opened an office dedicated to applying for grants to support academic research.
Coast Guard Member 'Removed' for Making 'Offensive' Sign on Live TV
Social media accused the unidentified team member of making a so-called "white power" hate symbol.
Coast Guard Repatriates 22 Migrants to the Dominican Republic
The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos (WPC-1118) repatriated 22 migrants to the Dominican Republic.