November is Military Family Appreciation Month
Throughout the month, military families are honored and recognized for their commitment and contributions in support of our military and nation.
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Military Families Need More Than Our Thanks to Flourish
"National Veterans and Military Families Month is the time we owe our military an honest look at their challenges and needs."
How to Create a VA That Works for Veterans
The veteran population is changing, and rapidly.
I Owe My Life to the Warrior Ethos of My Fellow Troops
14 years ago, my buddies refused to leave me behind when an RPG tore through the cockpit of my Black Hawk.
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Budget News
Pentagon No. 3 Gibson, Tasked with Finding DoD Cost Savings, Resigns
The Pentagon's first-ever chief management officer resigned Monday from the Defense Department's No. 3 position.
Space Force in Jeopardy After Democrats Gain Control of House
The Democrats' takeover of the House poses major challenges to current Pentagon and VA plans and budgets.
Air Force Ends Purchase of Pricey Coffee Cups After Senator Complains
Officials said that leaders have instructed units they've entered a "do not order until further notice" on hot cups.
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The Fight Against ISIS
Australian Police Say Stabbing Attack Linked to Terrorism
Police said the attacker got out of a pickup truck, which then caught fire, and attacked three bystanders with a knife.
Syria Says Military Freed 19 Hostages Held by ISIS since July
Syrian troops have liberated 19 women and children hostages held by the Islamic State group since July.
Turkey: Joint US-Kurdish Patrols in Syria Are 'Unacceptable'
The Turkish President said that joint patrols by U.S. forces and a Kurdish-led militia in northern Syria are "unacceptable."
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It's Official: Army Adopts Version of Pinks and Greens Uniform on Veterans Day
By 2028, the "Army Greens" will become the "everyday business-wear uniform for all soldiers."
Military Members, DoD Civilians Are Eligible for Free TSA Precheck
You can use it for personal travel too. Just be aware that you may make family members jealous.
Veteran Dan Crenshaw Visits 'SNL' to Demonstrate How to Take a Joke
Could thick skin and a sense of humor transform politics in America? It couldn't hurt.
Army Vet Ojeda Announces 2020 Presidential Campaign
A retired Army vet seeking to restore the Democratic Party's blue-collar roots chose Veterans Day to announce his candidacy.
US Navy Jet Crashes in Philippine Sea, Crew Rescued
The Navy statement said some kind of mechanical issue occurred and forced the pilots to eject.
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Army News
Army Releases Deploy-or-Out Rules for Administratively Sidelined Troops
The U.S. Army publicly released its new policy for dealing with soldiers who are non-deployable for administrative reasons.
7th Special Forces Group Soldier Dies in Training Accident
Spc. Nicholas C. Jividen died Nov. 6 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., the military said Wednesday.
Army's Greens Uniform Won't Be Available Until End of 2020, Company Says
Beyond stating that soldiers would not have to buy the Army Greens until 2028, the announcement provided little information.
Navy News
Former Navy SEAL Zinke '100 Percent Confident' He'll Be Cleared in Probes
The former Montana congressman and Navy SEAL faces a number of probes by federal investigators
Navy's Only Drone Submarine Hunter Arrives at Pearl Harbor
The Office of Naval Research plans to continue developing Sea Hunter into what could become an entirely new class of vessel.
Navy Disputes Claims USNS Trenton Was Slow to Respond to Migrants in Distress
Survivors contend that if the Trenton had acted sooner, more lives could have been saved, the Guardian reported.
Air Force News
Airmen On Year-Long Deployments Can Now Get a Head Start on Next Military Move
Roughly 400 airmen are selected for 365-day extended deployments on an annual basis.
Hurricane Was Just the Start of This Air Force Family's Tragedy
It had been just over a week since a hurricane forced his family's evacuation when he received the call no one wants.
Maintenance Errors Preceded Horrific WC-130 Crash That Killed 9
Engine and maintenance issues documented in the aging aircraft raise more questions about the cause of the May 2 mishap.
Marine Corps News
Camp Lejeune High School Recovering After Nov. 1 Fire
Camp Lejeune High School sustained significant damage during the blaze.
Man Accused of Killing Wife after Marine Corps Ball
A U.S. Marine is accused of killing his wife, also a Marine, following a military ball in Virginia.
New Headstone at Arlington for Marine Private Who Fell on Last Day of WWI
Marine Pvt. Joseph Otto Turley finally has a headstone with his correct date of death after nearly a century.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Academy Honors Pilot for Heroism in 1986 Rescue
Mark Feldman piloted a helicopter that pulled the two victims from Lake St. Clair in Ontario after their plane crashed.
Coast Guard Intercepts Small Boat Overloaded with Cubans North of Havana
A small boat overloaded with Cuban migrants was stopped Saturday by the Coast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton.
Lawmakers Take Coast Guard to Task Over Academy Bullying Allegations
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and two of his colleagues say the Coast Guard has not fully complied with their request for documents.