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Trial Delayed for Guardsman Charged with Stealing WWII Dog Tags
A complaint says Rumsby told investigators he took dog tags that belonged to four airmen killed in plane crashes in 1944.
Transitioning Troops, Student Veterans Can Bolster Civilian Careers with Certifications
Transitioning service members now have free and discounted access to a range of recognized professional certifications.
The Coast Guard Needs Mixed-Gender Berthing
"A shift to unisex berthing will further advance the Coast Guard's commitment to supporting female careers."
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Budget News
Air Force Wants More Money for Light Attack Aircraft Effort
The U.S. Air Force is seeking to give a boost to its light attack aircraft effort by shifting unspent money to the program.
Space Force Funding May Come Up Short This Year, Key Lawmaker Says
Thornberry said the White House started with a "relatively simple" implementation plan.
Navy Cuts Flight Hours, Cancels Performances as It Deals with Aviation Budget Shortfall
Navy H-60 Sea Hawk pilots in helicopter sea combat and maritime strike squadrons will see their flight hours cut by 25%.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Afghanistan Vows to Crush Islamic State Havens After Attack
Afghanistan's president on Monday vowed to "eliminate" all safe havens of the Islamic State group.
Islamic State Claims Bombing at Kabul Wedding that Killed 63
The local Islamic State group's affiliate claimed responsibility for what was the deadliest attack in Kabul this year.
Major Players Shaping Troubled Afghanistan's Future
Saturday night's devastating attack on a wedding in Afghanistan's capital comes amid huge uncertainty about the country's fut...
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Marines Use Armored Vehicle to Defend Navy Ship from Small Boats off Iranian Coast
Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were photographed this week with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck.
Indiana National Guard IDs Soldier Killed in Training Incident
Staff Sgt. Andrew Michael St. John, 29, of Greenwood, Indiana served in the infantry with Company B, 1st Battalion, 151st Inf...
Marines Declare Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Ready for the Front Lines
The Marine Corps will begin fielding new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Marine expeditionary units next month.
Head of Army Installation Management Command Relieved
The U.S. Army announced that the general in charge of all of the service's installations has been relieved of command.
Blue Angels Jets Made Contact Midair During Tight Diamond 360 Maneuver
Jets Nos. 1 and 3 made contact Wednesday while training at their home base at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
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Marines Corps Recruits complete the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT) (U.S. Marine Corps video)
On Purple Heart Day, we honor the brave service members who have sacrificed for this nation. (DoD video)
The Coast Guard is celebrating 229 years of service on August 4, 2019. This video shows a few of...
Laughlin personnel participated in active shooter exercise July 22, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force...
Army News
Man Gets First Haircut in 15 Years in Order to Enlist in Army
Reynaldo Arroyo, 23, who enlisted as an infantryman, donated his hair to Locks of Love.
Army Announces Winter Deployments to Europe, Afghanistan
Two Army units are headed to Afghanistan amid thinning hopes that the U.S. will reach a peace deal with the Taliban.
Wildlife Now Roam Where US Once Forged its Deadliest Weapons
An array of animals and habitats flourished at six former weapons complexes — mostly for nuclear and chemical arms.
Navy News
'We Are Dropping Like Flies.' Ex-Fighter Pilots Push for Earlier Cancer Screenings
Former Air Force and Navy fighter pilots are calling on the military to begin cancer screenings for aviators as young as 30.
Aboard the USS Wisconsin, Guests Now Have Twice as Much to Explore
The maze of corridors and living spaces open to the public at the USS Wisconsin has doubled.
RAF's Red Arrows Demonstration Team to Buzz New York City
The Air Force Thunderbirds, Navy Blue Angels and F-35s will also put on a show along the Hudson River on Aug. 22.
Air Force News
'We Are Dropping Like Flies.' Ex-Fighter Pilots Push for Earlier Cancer Screenings
Former Air Force and Navy fighter pilots are calling on the military to begin cancer screenings for aviators as young as 30.
Police: Airman Fatally Shot Breaking into Phoenix Apartment
Police say the resident told them the sound of breaking glass had woken him up and he armed himself with a handgun.
Marine Faces Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is scheduled for Wednesday.
Marine Corps News
Marine Faces Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is scheduled for Wednesday.
Illinois Street Pays Tribute to Marine Corporal Killed in Afghanistan
Cpl. Alex Martinez was killed during his second combat deployment in 2012.
Marines Use Armored Vehicle to Defend Navy Ship from Small Boats off Iranian Coast
Members of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit were photographed this week with a Light Armored Vehicle on the flight deck.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Academy Professors Help in Battle Against Drugs
Two professors at the Coast Guard Academy played a pivotal role in a federal drug trafficking case out of Florida.
US Coast Guard Looking for Missing Boaters off Florida Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for two missing boaters who left from a ramp at Port Canaveral, Florida on Friday.
Meet the Polar Star, the Coast Guard’s Vital But Neglected Icebreaker. It's Falling Apart
While Russia will soon have more than 50 icebreakers, the fire-engine-red ship lumbers on as a Cold War relic.