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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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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%.
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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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Army News
Army Reservist Reportedly Falls to His Death in Saudi Arabia
The incident is under investigation.
Lieutenant Accused of Taking Armored Vehicle on Joyride Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
The soldier was accused of taking an armored personnel carrier on a slow-speed police chase through Virginia.
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.
Navy News
Shipbuilder Dies in Possible Fall from Aircraft Carrier, Company Says
The George Washington has been undergoing a midlife refueling and overhaul at the shipyard.
Naval Academy Professor Returns, But Not To Class
As a civilian tenured English professor, Fleming believes he has made important contributions to the U.S. Naval Academy.
'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.
Air Force News
Marine Waives Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii was scheduled for Wednesday.
US Conducts 1st Ground-Launched Cruise Missile Test After INF Treaty Pullout
The Pentagon says it has successfully tested a new ground-launched cruise missile.
'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.
Marine Corps News
Marine Waives Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii was scheduled for Wednesday.
Troops Who Deployed to the US-Mexico Border Are Getting a Medal
The award is designated for troops who "encounter no foreign armed opposition or imminent hostile action."
Marine Faces Military Hearing over Firearms Allegations
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is scheduled for Wednesday.
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.