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'I Thought You'd Be Bigger:' Vet Grapples With What It Is to Be a Hero
"I left the military in December 2008 with an honorable discharge and a lot of questions about what my service meant to me,"
Honor Guardsman Reflects on True Meaning of Military Funerals
An Ellsworth Air Force Base airman reflects on how his experiences as an honor guardsman changed his perspective on life.
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US '100 Percent' Committed to NATO, Mattis Says
Mattis said the U.S. commitment to NATO and members' pledges to mutual defense are "exactly as the president described it.
House, Senate Conferees Meet to Iron Out Differences on Defense Budget
Disparities remain on troop levels, how many F-35s to buy, and possible restrictions on the sale of F-35s to Turkey.
Canceling Joint Exercise with South Korea Saved $14 Million: DoD
President Trump ordered the cancellation to avoid provoking North Korea after his summit with Kim Jong Un.
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The Fight Against ISIS
5 Airmen Receive First 'R' Devices for Taking Down ISIS Targets
The Air Force awarded its first five "R" devices this week, recognizing the outstanding performance of drone operators.
Canada Offers to Lead NATO Training Mission in Iraq
Canada offered to lead NATO's new military training mission in Iraq, as the security alliance seeks to prove its relevance.
Army Quietly Begins Pounding ISIS in Syria from New Fire Base
A U.S. Army artillery unit is pounding Islamic State fighters inside Syria from a remote desert camp just inside Iraq.
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US Still Hopes to Sway Turkey to Buy Patriot Missiles over S-400
While there is no formal deal in place, U.S. officials are still hoping to convince Turkey to buy the Patriot missile system.
Pentagon, Lockheed Reach Handshake Agreement on Next Batch of F-35s
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Corp. have reached a handshake deal on the next batch of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
Air Force Slowly Building Up in Eastern Europe: USAFE Commander
Building up airfields so U.S. aircraft can land safely on Europe's eastern front was not a project the Air Force predicted.
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Pentagon Slashes GI Bill Transfer Eligibility Window
Troops with 16 years of service will no longer be permitted to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.
Report: Stealth Destroyer Returns to Shipyard with Wrecked Engine
One of two engines on the USS Michael Monsoor must be replaced after turbine blades were damaged during acceptance trials.
Army IDs Ranger Killed in Combat in Afghanistan
The Army has identified Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Andrew Celiz as the soldier killed during a combat mission in Afghanistan.
Navy Announces New PT Uniform, Unisex Jackets, Boots and More
Sailors will have access to new physical training uniforms and safety boots this fall, leaders announced Wednesday.
Navy OKs Ponytails, Locks and Other Hairstyles for Female Sailors
Female sailors can soon sport several new hairstyles including locks, ponytails, according to new approved regulations.
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Summer Surge at Fort Benning Delays Basic Training for 423 Recruits
More than 400 recruits are on hold at Fort Benning, Georgia's reception station and may have to wait as long as three weeks.
Army Ponders Changes After Insider Attack in Afghanistan
It's too early to tell if training or other changes must be made in light of an insider attack in Afghanistan.
US and Japan Fire Missiles to Sink Ship During RIMPAC
The joint missile firing set the stage for what a future conflict with China might entail.
Navy News
Navy: No Immigrant Sailors Admitted Under MAVNI Are Facing Separation
The Navy has completed security-clearance investigations on all 29 of the sailors admitted under MAVNI.
Nation's New Aircraft Carrier Enters Next Phase at Shipyard
The USS Gerald R. Ford's stay at Newport News Shipbuilding will address some well-publicized problems.
He's 63, Just Joined the Navy and Says 'I'm in my Prime'
Dr. Tyrone Krause joined the Navy after receiving a waiver that permitted him to enter the Reserves past the age limit.
Air Force News
Air Force OKs Locks, Earring Styles, Ribbon Options in Policy Changes
The Air Force is easing up on guidance for hairstyles and certain accessories after a meeting of the Air Force Uniform Board.
Air Force Slowly Building Up in Eastern Europe: USAFE Commander
Building up airfields so U.S. aircraft can land safely on Europe's eastern front was not a project the Air Force predicted.
B-52 Aircrew Members Return to Minot Base After Decades
Two aircrew members of one of the first B-52H bombers to arrive at the Minot Air Force Base are returning decades later.
Marine Corps News
Marine Aviaton Bonus Increases For 2019
The bonus nearly doubles next year for some pilots. Retention is the reason.
Lawmaker Urges Mattis to Upgrade Fallen Marine Officer's Silver Star
Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion posthumously received the Silver Star, but was originally nominated for the Navy Cross.
Families Meet in Mississippi a Year After 16 Troops Died in Crash
More than 200 family and friends will gather in the town of Itta Bena to dedicate a monument to the crash of the plane.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Academy to Offer New Major in Cyber Systems
It's the first new academic program at the academy since the addition of mechanical engineering as a major in 1993.
Plane Survivor Rescued by Coast Guard: 'For Those Wondering I'm Alive'
The chartered Taquan Air flight that 11 people were on crashed Tuesday on a rocky mountainside near Ketchikan.
Marines Fuel Coast Guard Mission
U.S. Marines and Coast Guardsmen conducted the first forward air-refueling point between two helicopters.