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America's Military Should Not Be Used as an Auxiliary Force to Defend Berlin
"The conditions that existed at the height of the Cold War are now to be found only in history books."
Two Soldiers of Color Confront Their Own Participation in Military Racism
Service members often feel compelled to laugh along at racist jokes and comments.
How Military PCS Moves Made Me Stronger and Braver
Being a military spouse is a complicated thing. When it's good, it feels so good. When it hurts, it changes you.
Afghanistan
Military Technology
These Companies Will Work on R2-D2-Like Drone Helper for Air Force Pilots
Four defense companies have been selected to begin work on the U.S. Air Force's Skyborg program.
The Army Is Once Again Starting Design for Future Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle
Program officials released a draft request for proposal for the OMFV's Preliminary Digital Design phase.
Security Forces Airmen Will Soon Need Better Anti-Drone Weapons, General Says
Defense against small drones has become an increasing priority for the Pentagon in recent years.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Coalition: Airstrikes Destroy ISIS Mountain Training Camp, Cave Hideout in Iraq
An F-15E Eagle fighter jet carried out the strikes, which killed an estimated five ISIS fighters.
ISIS Claims Kabul Mosque Attack that Killed Prayer Leader
In a statement on an ISIS-affiliated website, the group said Tuesday’s attack in Kabul targeted a prayer leader.
US Envoy Working to Resuscitate Flagging Afghan Peace Deal
Increased violence has been blamed on an Islamic State affiliate targeted in stepped-up U.S. bombing.
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In Error, Tricare Tells 600K Beneficiaries They've Had COVID-19
Humana Military later corrected the correspondence soliciting convalescent plasma from coronavirus patients.
SecDef Wants to Stop Federal Law Enforcement Agents Dressing Like US Troops
The personnel are Department of Homeland Security agents dispatched to Portland after weeks of protests.
'I Never Looked Back': Goldfein Says Trump's Joint Chiefs Chairman Pick Wasn't Personal
The Air Force's top general said he doesn't dwell on losing out on the chairmanship of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Semper Supra: Space Force Unveils Long-Awaited Official Logo
The Space Force has debuted its official logo, which reprises the use of the delta symbol from the service's seal and flag.
Marine Corps Begins Shutdown of All Tank Battalions
The end of the Marine Corps' tank missions has officially begun.
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Army News
Trump, GOP Ally Vow Confederate Base Names Won't Change
Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe also opposes the name change.
An M1 Abrams Accidentally Fired on a Fellow Tank at Fort Bliss
The incident took place during an M1 Abrams tank qualification exercise.
Pandemic May Force Army to Close Pathfinder School, Relocate Others
The U.S. Army may close or drastically alter its Pathfinder School at Fort Benning, Georgia
Navy News
Putin Attends Naval Parade, Promises New Ships to Navy
The Kremlin has made military modernization its top priority amid tensions with the West.
Hawaii Military Bases Brace for Possible Direct Hit by Powerful Hurricane Douglas
Douglas is the first hurricane in this year's storm season.
Navy Helicopter Accidentally Drops Anti-Mine Pod Near the Chesapeake Bay
The Navy has recovered a $2 million anti-mine pod dropped by one of its helicopters this month off the coast of Virginia.
Air Force News
'Hurricane Hunters' Fly into Douglas' Eye to Help Forecasters Assess Risk
They brought two specially outfitted Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Hawaii.
One Dead, One Injured in Domestic Dispute on Hurlburt Field
The incident prompted a shutdown of the installation to all but essential personnel for a time late Friday afternoon.
In a Future Bomber Force, Old and Ugly Beats New and Snazzy
The Air Force sees it as a matter of money, numbers and strategy.
Marine Corps News
Marine Assigned to Trump's Helicopter Squadron Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The Marine was on detachment in Bedminster, New Jersey, in support of the White House.
Marine Corps Begins Shutdown of All Tank Battalions
The end of the Marine Corps' tank missions has officially begun.
Marine Corps Marathon Canceled for 1st Time in Its History
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization's director said the decision came after meetings with government and health officials.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Makes Two Rescues from Boat Before it Goes Under
The Coast Guard rescued a fisherman clinging to a cooler the day after evacuating a boy and his father from the same vessel.
One Boat, One Chase, $75 Million in Cocaine: A Coast Guard Afternoon in the Caribbean
The cocaine wound up on the Coast Guard cutter Heriberto Hernandez, which offloaded it in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Daughter of Coast Guard's Top Enlisted Leader Awarded Lifesaving Medal for Water Rescue
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Victoria Vanderhaden is only the second female Coast Guard member to receive the award.