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Want to Bring the Naval Academy into the 21st Century? Get Rid of Parades
"Despite their obvious lack of training value, the Naval Academy continues to clutch parades close to its chest."
'Criminal Minds' Star: It's Time for the Army to Have Its Own Museum
Inside the museum, construction is ongoing, yet some of the largest artifacts are already in place.
A Bodyguard of Lies: How the Allies Deceived Germany about D-Day
"While the intent to invade could not be concealed, the location had to be if there was going to be any chance of success."
Afghanistan
Budget News
Increased Funding for Next-Gen Army Helos, Vehicles in Senate’s NDAA
The Senate has passed its version of the Pentagon's budget bill.
Military Budget Battle Focuses On Border Wall Funding, Deployments
Republicans are pushing to restore military funding for the border wall.
Bill Would Allow Troops to Freeze Eggs or Sperm, Delay Postpartum Deployments
The House’s fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act would institute a number of measures to support active-duty family...
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The Fight Against ISIS
Trial Set to Begin for Navy SEAL in Islamic State Prisoner's Killing
The court-martial of Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher is set to begin Monday following months of turmoil.
Islamic State in Afghanistan Aims to Attack US, General Says
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS would be hard pressed to carry out an attack on the U.S. homeland.
Judge Denies Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher's Request to Dismiss War Crimes Charges
A Navy judge ruled that Gallagher could not be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point
Leadership "contributed" to Brandon Caserta's decision to take his own life, an investigation found.
Next SMA Has a Reputation as a Stickler for Standards -- and a Soldier's Soldier
Soldiers will be able to expect fairness from Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston as the Army's top enlisted man.
This C-17 Crew Broke Diplomatic Protocol to Save a Life. Now They’re Up for Awards
The decision they made to head to Ireland to save the sailor's life got the Air Force's attention.
Air Force Academy Sergeant Faces Hearing on 10 Assault Charges
The sergeant is accused of a series of assaults involving a victim described as his "intimate partner."
'The American Dream Is Real': Once a Desperate Refugee, Now a US Army General
Brig. Gen. Lapthe Flora is deputy commander of US Army Africa and assistant adjutant general of the Virginia National Guard.
Latest Military Videos
Russia displays its Ansat light helicopter alongside the rhythmic gymnastics team of Tatarstan.
France’s Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jet flies as one of the only military fixed-wing aerobatic displays here at the.
France’s Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jet flies as one of the only military fixed-wing aerobatic displays here at the.
Turkish Aerospace Industries unveiled its mock up concept for its own fifth-gen fighter known as TF-X at Paris Air.
Video recorded by a U.S aircraft of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Gashti Class patrol boat and crew.
Army News
Masked Gunman Killed in Shootout at Dallas Courthouse Was an Army Vet
An Army veteran wearing a mask and carrying 150 rounds of ammunition for his high-powered rifle was shot dead Monday.
Army Paratrooper Killed in Vehicle Rollover in Alaska
Spc. Marquise Gabriel Elliott was driving an armored Humvee when it crashed at 3 p.m. on June 14 in the Yukon Training Area.
Troops Happy but Skeptical as US Military Suspends Curfew in South Korea
U.S. Forces Korea lifted the four-hour curfew for 90 days following a policy review ordered by Gen. Robert Abrams.
Navy News
Pentagon Sends 1,000 More Troops to Middle East As Iran Tensions Heighten
The Pentagon also released more still photos of the alleged Iranian attack on a tanker in the Gulf.
Want to Bring the Naval Academy into the 21st Century? Get Rid of Parades
"Despite their obvious lack of training value, the Naval Academy continues to clutch parades close to its chest."
Navy Launches Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul
The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul was dropped sideways into the water Saturday at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard.
Air Force News
KC-46 Debuts at Paris Air Show Amid News of More Delays
The Air Force's new KC-46 Pegasus tanker landed on the flight line at France's Paris-Le Bourget Airport Saturday.
Damaged Tanker Arrives at UAE Anchorage Amid Increased Regional Tensions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats.
Air Force Academy Sergeant Faces Hearing on 10 Assault Charges
The sergeant is accused of a series of assaults involving a victim described as his "intimate partner."
Marine Corps News
From Street to Corps, Marine Vet Builds Character, Helps Students Do Same
Kurtis Yarbrough grew up in the tough streets of Bronx, NY and later served twelve years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He Wanted to Apologize for Cutting Off Another Driver. It Ended in a Deadly Shootout
After a Marine Corps veteran accidentally cut off another car, he was ready to apologize at the next light. Two people died.
Wife of Marine Vet Rep. Duncan Hunter Admits Guilt in Campaign Finance Scandal
Margaret Hunter formally admitted that she illegally used thousands of dollars in campaign donations for personal expenses.
Coast Guard News
Hoax 'Mayday' Distress Caller Vexes Coast Guard in Maryland
The caller is recorded saying they are "going down with the ship" and "mayday, mayday, mayday," along with profanities.
4 Jamaican Fishermen Detained on Coast Guard Ships
The Coast Guard said officers interdicting the vessel in 2017 saw the crew toss packages of marijuana into the water.
Coast Guard Strips Gender-Specific Pronouns from Evals, Promotion Board Packages
The effort is one of many initiatives designed to improve equality and retain women in the service.