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North Korea's Slave Labor Exports Are Part of its Broader Business Network
"According to the U.S. Department of State, there are 100,000 North Korean workers in forced labor overseas."
The Complex History of the Purple Heart
1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in our history. Many of these medals become lost, stolen, or misplaced.
Running Home After a Marathon of Funerals
Sarah Holzhalb endured a marathon of funerals shortly after separating from the Coast Guard.
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Trump's Military Parade Cost Estimate Jumps to $92M
The Veterans Day military parade ordered up by President Donald Trump would cost about $92 million, U.S. officials said.
China Blasts US Military Bill as Interference in its Affairs
China blasted a U.S. military spending bill that calls for plans to help self-ruled Taiwan improve its defenses.
Trump Signs $717 Billion Defense Bill Including 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
US Officials: Iraqi Refugee Was Part of Terror Group
An Iraqi refugee was arrested in California on a warrant alleging that he killed an Iraqi policeman while fighting for ISIS.
UN Report: Up to 30,000 Islamic State Members in Iraq, Syria
The Islamic State extremist group has up to 30,000 members roughly equally distributed between Syria and Iraq.
Taliban's Political Stature Rises with Talks in Uzbekistan
The four-day talks follow an offer made by Uzbekistan's president last March to broker peace in Afghanistan.
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Air Force Fighters, Army Apaches Kill 220 Taliban in Ghazni Fight
Afghan forces are conducting clearing operations, but hundreds of civilians have fled, trying to escape the fierce fighting.
Trump Signs $717 Billion Defense Bill Including 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."
Top Mattis Aide Under Scrutiny for Allegedly Misusing Subordinates: Report
Dana White, a top aide to Defense Secretary Mattis, is reportedly being investigated by the Pentagon’s Inspector General.
Trump Objects to New Law that Stops him from Removing Troops from South Korea
President Donald Trump has objected to a series of provisions in the newly passed 2019 National Defense Authorization Act.
What Is Hidden Deep In the 2019 Defense Bill That Affects You?
We explore and explain the provisions hidden deep within the law.
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Army News
Army Evaluating New Airborne Kit to Save Towed Paratroopers
U.S. Army experts are testing a new emergency parachute system that can be used when a paratrooper becomes a towed jumper.
Watchdog Probes Military Burning of Ammunition, Explosives
The inspector general for the DoD launched an probe into the open burning of ammunition and explosives at military sites.
Army's New Machine-Gun Optic Program on Hold
The U.S. Army's search for a new optic for its medium and heavy machine guns has been delayed.
Navy News
Adm. McRaven: Revoke My Security Clearance Too
In an op-ed, retired Adm. William McRaven tore into President Donald Trump over his feud with ex-CIA Director John Brennan.
If Sailors Aren't Ready to Deploy, It'll Soon Affect Their Promotions
Sailors who don't want to see their careers derailed by a missed appointment better keep teeth cleanings on their radars.
The Navy Could Send More Sailors to Alaska
If Arctic defense is important, the Navy needs to figure out how to train for it and operate in it, an official said.
Air Force News
Air Force May Go Old School With Dress Blue Uniform Update
The service's top enlisted leader says he would like the uniform to evoke the Air Force's heritage.
Why Didn't F-15s Shoot Down the Stolen Sea-Tac Airliner?
"Through it all, there was a call not to take the shot," a NORAD spokesman said.
Boeing Gets Contract to Upgrade Navy's Blue Angels to Super Hornets
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are poised to soon receive new, retrofitted F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft.
Marine Corps News
Norway Confirms Plan to Double Number of Marines Near Russian Border
Twice as many Marines will deploy to Norway next year and train near Russia, a move Moscow says will lead to retaliation.
2 Marines Received Valor Awards for Secret Gunfight Against al-Qaida
Two members of Marine Special Operations Command received awards for a gun battle with al-Qaida militants in Northern Africa.
Marines Want Lighter Armor Plates to Help Infantry Move Faster
The Marine Corps is asking defense firms to submit ideas for a new, lightweight body armor plate that can withstand two hits.
Coast Guard News
Two Recent Coast Guard Academy Graduates Talk Life in the Fleet
A month on the job, and Ensign Dana Rohde was at the helm of a 225-foot-long, 2,000-ton seagoing buoy tender.
Coast Guard Academy Class of 2022 Nearing the End of Swab Summer
The day started at 3:30 a.m. with the sounding of an alarm -- the kind that goes off when there's been a collision.
1 of Greatest Coast Guard Rescues to Be Celebrated
As strong winds blew in the afternoon of Aug. 16, 1918, an explosion offshore rattled windows in Rodanthe.