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Families of Fallen Carry On Tradition of Resilience on Memorial Day
Being a member of a surviving family is not a distinction anyone chooses. Joining the club requires a terrible sacrifice.
School Shooting Solution: Help Those Who Are Hurting
"School shootings will continue so long as we do nothing to address the emotional turmoil some students endure ."
Op-Ed: Fight Wage Theft at the National Guard
"We hear a lot about how important it is to support our troops. It's time for the government to step up and do the same."
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Military Options Ready to Stop Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons: Mattis
The SecDef said diplomacy is his first choice, but "we are always updating those plans" for the military option.
Fighter Jet Work in Missouri Part of Pentagon's $700B Budget
An old F/A-18 Super Hornet is being refurbished at a hangar at Boeing's headquarters.
Pentagon Overspends $16 Million for Electric Breast Pumps: IG Report
An electric breast pump goes for $192 in stores; the Pentagon pays $1,400.
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US Office Overseeing Fight Against ISIS Gets Reprieve
The State Department unit overseeing the fight against ISIS will stay in business for at least six more months.
Suicide Bombers Hit Indonesian Churches; at Least 11 Dead
Attacks that targeted three churches were reportedly carried out by at least five suicide bombers.
How They Fell: Army Team 'Fought to the End' in Niger Ambush
The four troops killed in the Niger fought with honor, according to a Pentagon account.
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Navy Fires Commanding Officer of Amphibious Warship
The Navy commander's superiors lost confidence in her ability to effectively lead sailors and carry out her duties.
Marine Battalion Commander Relieved During Middle East Deployment
Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz was abruptly relieved in the middle of a deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Famed Mini-Sub's Control Room Acquired by Naval Museum
To date, the NR-1 mini-sub is the only nuclear-powered research submarine ever built or operated.
New Niger Ambush Video: US Survivors Left Messages for Loved Ones
One soldier stood alone in a clearing, waving the U.S. flag for rescue in the Niger ambush.
Video Yields Clues to Cause of Deadly C-130 Crash in Georgia
Video footage clearly shows the aircraft rolling over to the left before crashing.
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Army Studies Flight Patterns After Black Hawk Drops Ammo Can on School
"Inadvertently releasing an ammunition container from 1,000 feet can be classified as avoidable," the garrison commander said...
Supreme Court Case Continues Years of Appeal by Killer Ronald Gray
Ronald Gray, a former Fort Bragg soldier, was convicted of a series of murders and rapes in Fayetteville in the 1980s.
New Niger Ambush Video: US Survivors Left Messages for Loved Ones
One soldier stood alone in a clearing, waving the U.S. flag for rescue in the Niger ambush.
Navy News
Sailor Made Indecent Video, Lost Appeal of Longer Sentence
A sailor doing time at the Miramar brig sought to get out early but was rejected by a military court.
USS Manchester Arrives in Portsmouth to Prepare for Commissioning
The future USS Manchester arrived on the Piscataqua River, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Gov. Chris Sununu aboard.
Navy Ships Sent Elsewhere for Repairs Leads to Salvo from Politicians
Recently the Navy decided to send three ships based at Naval Station Mayport to other places for maintenance.
Air Force News
He Honors His Fallen Father Through His Own Service, Mentorship
A child who went through the TAPS program grew up to be an Air Force officer and give back to the program that helped him.
Social Media Photos Raise Questions About B-1 Emergency Landing
Photos show a missing ceiling hatch, leading to speculation an in-flight ejection was attempted.
Air Combat Command Wing Removes Group, Vice Commanders in Experiment
The experiment, initiated by Gen. Mike Holmes, will start this month at the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home AFB.
Marine Corps News
One of the Marine Corps' Most Iconic Enlisted Leaders Just Retired
A Navy Cross recipient who overcame grievous war wounds to continue to lead Marines on active duty has finally retired.
Marine Battalion Commander Relieved During Middle East Deployment
Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz was abruptly relieved in the middle of a deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Marines to Conduct Controlled Burn at Camp Pendleton
The Marine Corps will join forces with the Los Angeles Fire Department to conduct a controlled burn over 170 acres.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Assists Canadian Mariner in Distress
The Coast Guard assisted a distressed Canadian mariner to Hilo Sunday after his vessel began taking on water.
Astronauts Discuss How the Coast Guard Prepared Them for NASA
Of the hundreds of astronauts sent into space by NASA, Bruce Melnick and Daniel Burbank share a special bond.
Coast Guard Atlantic Area to Welcome New Commander
The U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area is welcoming a new commander.