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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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Budget News
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.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
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.
Army Quietly Begins Pounding ISIS in Syria from New Fire Base
A U.S. Army artillery unit is pounding Islamic State fighters inside Syria from a remote desert camp just inside Iraq.
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Farnborough Airshow Highlights
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.
In Reversal, White House Trade Director to Skip Farnborough Airshow
Does this signal a change of U.S. objectives at world's largest gathering of aerospace and defense firms?
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.
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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.
Report: Stealth Destroyer Returns to Shipyard with Wrecked Engine
One of two engines on the USS Michael Monsoor must be replaced after turbine blades were damaged during acceptance trials.
Army IDs Ranger Killed in Combat in Afghanistan
The Army has identified Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Andrew Celiz as the soldier killed during a combat mission in Afghanistan.
Navy Announces New PT Uniform, Unisex Jackets, Boots and More
Sailors will have access to new physical training uniforms and safety boots this fall, leaders announced Wednesday.
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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Army Ponders Changes After Insider Attack in Afghanistan
It's too early to tell if training or other changes must be made in light of an insider attack in Afghanistan.
US and Japan Fire Missiles to Sink Ship During RIMPAC
The joint missile firing set the stage for what a future conflict with China might entail.
Guard Helicopter Lifts Suicidal Climber from Mount Hood
The stranded climber was rescued by a helicopter from the Oregon Army National Guard.
Navy News
Nation's New Aircraft Carrier Enters Next Phase at Shipyard
The USS Gerald R. Ford's stay at Newport News Shipbuilding will address some well-publicized problems.
He's 63, Just Joined the Navy and Says 'I'm in my Prime'
Dr. Tyrone Krause joined the Navy after receiving a waiver that permitted him to enter the Reserves past the age limit.
US and Japan Fire Missiles to Sink Ship During RIMPAC
The joint missile firing set the stage for what a future conflict with China might entail.
Air Force News
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.
Airman Dies of Injuries After Non-Combat-Related Incident in UAE
An airman died Thursday from injuries sustained in a non-combat-related incident on Sunday at Al Dhafra Air Base.
Marine Corps News
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.
Families Meet in Mississippi a Year After 16 Troops Died in Crash
More than 200 family and friends will gather in the town of Itta Bena to dedicate a monument to the crash of the plane.
Marines Send More Embassy Guards to Haiti as Riots Turn Deadly
A squad-sized Marine detachment arrived in Haiti to bolster security at the U.S. embassy there as protests turned violent.
Coast Guard News
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.
Plane Survivor Rescued by Coast Guard: 'For Those Wondering I'm Alive'
The chartered Taquan Air flight that 11 people were on crashed Tuesday on a rocky mountainside near Ketchikan.
Marines Fuel Coast Guard Mission
U.S. Marines and Coast Guardsmen conducted the first forward air-refueling point between two helicopters.