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COVID-19 and the Geopolitics of Petroleum
One of the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was a sharp drop in world demand for petroleum.
Female Veterans Are Leading the Count for the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is here and helps make sure every community gets its fair share of resources and political representation.
When Will the National Guard Receive Federal Authority to Combat COVID-19?
Although states will be reimbursed for emergency expenses, this process is neither automatic nor speedy.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Massive Relief Bill Would Triple Military Hospital Beds, Fund Guard Deployments
The measure would give the DoD $1.5 billion to open expeditionary hospitals as experts warn bed space will fall short.
The Coast Guard Has Billions in Overdue Maintenance, and Lawmakers Are Concerned
Congress appropriated about $12.2 billion for the Coast Guard in fiscal 2020.
Navy Defends Cutting 36 Super Hornets from Budget Amid Strike Fighter Shortfall
A top Navy modernization official had to justify the service's decision to kill plans to build 36 new F/A-18 Super Hornets.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Extremists See Global Chaos from Virus as an Opportunity
Al-Qaida suggested in a statement Tuesday that non-Muslims use their time in quarantine to learn about Islam.
US Has Given 'Limited Support' to Taliban in ISIS Fight, General Says
The four-star commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan made the stunning admission Tuesday.
Pentagon Identifies 2 MARSOC Raiders Killed Hunting ISIS in Iraq
Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo of Simi Valley, California, and Capt. Moises A. Navas of Germantown, Maryland, died Sunday.
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The Naval War College Ran a Pandemic War Game in 2019. The Conclusions Were Eerie
The war game involved 50 experts who spent two days coordinating response, containment and messaging efforts.
Feds: Man Intentionally Derailed Train near Hospital Ship Mercy in Los Angeles
The locomotive crashed through a series of barriers before coming to rest more than 250 yards from the USNS Mercy.
Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public
The captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.
Pentagon Orders Bases to Stop Reporting Coronavirus Numbers as Cases Surge
The Defense Department has ordered commanders at all of its installations to stop announcing publicly new coronavirus cases.
'Heartbreaking:' US General Decries Furlough of Thousands of Korean Base Workers
The move is the latest development in the dispute over how much Seoul should pay for the U.S. troop presence.
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Army News
Fort Bragg Soldier Sets Up Smaller All American Marathon
When the 2020 edition of the event was axed on March 12, Butler began to organize a social-distancing run.
Recognition, Decades Deferred, Finally Comes for a World War II Veteran
After years of efforts by friends who pushed for him to be recognized, the 94-year-old is being awarded the Purple Heart.
Unexpected Orders Aim to Get Full Benefits for Some Mobilized Guard Members
Maryland National Guard members learned that some of them were being put on five-day orders with lesser pay and allowances.
Navy News
Videos Show Sailors Sending Off Ousted USS Roosevelt Commander with Cheers
Capt. Brett Crozier was dismissed Thursday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public
The captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.
Lawmaker Demands Answers from Navy on Coronavirus Outbreak Aboard Carrier
Rep. Joe Courtney led a bipartisan effort to advocate for the health and safety of deployed American sailors and Marines.
Air Force News
Air Force Deciding What Missions It Can Drop or Delay During Pandemic
The service will operate under a "reset" to determine which ops are necessary and which it can forgo until a later date.
These 23 Air Force Missions Are Transferring to the Space Force
The U.S. Air Force has identified 23 organizations and units that will transition to the U.S. Space Force.
Air Force Academy Moves Up Graduation After Cadet Deaths
The deaths caused the academy to rethink the strict restrictions imposed on graduating seniors.
Marine Corps News
These 13 Chesty Puller Quotes Show Why Marines Will Love and Respect Him Forever
The Marine Corps icon who's known for his quotable quotes nearly as much as his battlefield accomplishments.
The Marine Corps' 1st New Littoral Regiment Will Be Headquartered in Japan
The first new unit the Marine Corps will design to fight in contested maritime spaces will be based in the Asia-Pacific.
Commandant Says He Won’t Force Out Marines as the Service Shrinks
Marines won't face the same hardships some endured during the post-war drawdown, when thousands were cut from the ranks.
Coast Guard News
Former Soldier Accused of Faking Death Charged with Making False Distress Message
The former Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier made a video of himself saying goodbye to loved ones Dec. 18.
Coast Guard Is the Latest Service to Ease Up on Grooming Standards
The measure limits exposure by reducing the need to see a barber or hairdresser.
Coast Guard Tells Cruises to Prepare to Care for Sick People for 'Indefinite Period'
The U.S. Coast Guard is now directing ships registered in the Bahamas to seek aid from that country first.