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The Death of Invincibility
"I realized ... bullets can kill, and no matter what nametapes adorn your uniform, no one is immune from the effects of war."
Let Us Strive to Honor Our Veterans Year-Round
Freedom has a very real cost.
An Uncensored Look at the GIs of World War II
I can still recall the exhilaration I felt in the reading room of the National Archives in College Park, Maryland.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Post-9/11 Wars Have Cost American Taxpayers $6.4 trillion, Study Finds
The estimated price tag increased by $500 billion since November 2018.
Senator Announces $18 Million Grant to Fix Fort Carson Gate
The money for Fort Carson is part of a wider grant that will funnel $43 million into road work statewide.
Delayed Spending Bill Could Hurt F-15EX, Major Fighter Jet Upgrades
Some 145 projects could feel the negative affects of an extended continuing resolution, Air Force officials say.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Trump Says US on the Hunt for New Islamic State's Leader
Trump didn't mention the name of the new target, but he is likely referring to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
US Troops at Syria Base Say They'll Keep Pressure on ISIS
The U.S. withdrawal from northern Syria was widely criticized, even by allies of President Donald Trump.
Up to 600 Troops Now Set to Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Top General Says
The fight against ISIS continues.
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Navy Submarine That Went Missing with 80 Sailors Aboard Found 75 Years Later
A team of ocean explorers confirmed that the USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa in June.
How Will Veterans Get On Base for Their New Commissary Access? No One Can Say
How will veterans and caregivers get access to base to shop? No one can say.
After Marine Died on Their Wedding Day, Spouse Pleads for a Proper Goodbye
Marine Master Sgt. Jeffrey Briar died Sept. 22, 2019, shortly after he and Jennifer Crowley were married.
The Army Is Thinking About Giving SOF PSYOP Soldiers a Distinctive New Beret
A distinctive uniform item for PSYOP soldiers is currently undergoing testing.
New Study Shows Veteran Benefit Discrepancies Between States
States offer a wide variety of benefits, from a high of 60 benefits in Illinois to a low of 22 in Hawaii and Oklahoma.
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Army News
US Soldier Who Died in WWII Awarded Posthumous Silver Star
Staff Sgt. Edmund "Eddie" Sternot of the 101st Airborne Division held back a German attack during the Battle of the Bulge.
Post-9/11 Wars Have Cost American Taxpayers $6.4 trillion, Study Finds
The estimated price tag increased by $500 billion since November 2018.
Fort Carson Sergeant Killed by Another Soldier to Be Buried in Miami, Police Say
The soldier was shot and killed by a fellow service member who witnesses said was "messing with" a gun when it went off.
Navy News
Navy Overhauls Ship Navigation Training After Deadly Collisions
New sailors at technical schoolhouses now watch a somber video about the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions.
Navy Proposes Shorter Deployments for EOD Sailors
The proposal would extend the standard 24-month deployment cycle out to as long as 36 months.
Navy to Name Ship After the Late Sen. Cochran of Mississippi
The Navy will name a ship after the late Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, who was a Navy veteran.
Air Force News
Senator Asks DoD to Investigate Discharge of Whistleblower
Master Sgt. Jay Ellis' complaints about sexual assault and harassment within the 115th Fighter Wing sparked investigations.
Arizona Looking for Military Personnel Owed $2.3 Million in Unclaimed Funds
More than 8,800 military personnel who were once stationed in Arizona have unclaimed money waiting for them.
F-35 Still Falling Short on Combat Readiness, Official Says
Each of the JSF variants is still coming up short on combat readiness goals, according to the Pentagon's top weapons tester.
Marine Corps News
Grand Rapids to Pay $190K to Marine Veteran Held by ICE
The City Commission unanimously approved the payment to resolve a Michigan Department of Civil Rights complaint.
Marine Donates His Uniform so Hit-and-Run Victim Can Be Buried in It
Veterans Samuel Jackson and Richard Dunn never met, but one Marine Corps uniform will connect them forevermore.
Arizona Looking for Military Personnel Owed $2.3 Million in Unclaimed Funds
More than 8,800 military personnel who were once stationed in Arizona have unclaimed money waiting for them.
Coast Guard News
NTSB: Coast Guard Ignored Duck Boat Safety Proposals
Investigators say the changes might have prevented last year's Missouri accident, which killed 17 people.
Woman Who Scammed Coast Guard Veteran Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence
The woman was convicted of scamming an 82-year-old Florida veteran out of his life savings.
Coast Guard Football Coach Bill George to Retire Following Saturday's Season Finale
He has been the head football coach at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for the past 21 seasons.