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American soldiers patrol the countryside of Rumaylan (Rmeilan) in Syria's northeastern Hasakeh province near the border with Turkey.

The US War on Terror Continues. We Just Don't Talk About It.

Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., speaks at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Congressman Andy Harris' Response to Coverage of Veterans Affairs Funding

Smoke billows above residential buildings in Khartoum

James Stavridis: Sudan Rescue Mission Is Helping the US Navy Prepare for War

Ukrainian soldier fires a grenade launcher on the frontline in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine

Biden's Fine-Tuning of the Ukraine War Is a Terrible Idea

Soldiers of the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade receive suicide awareness training

The Army Needs to Talk About its Problem with Leaders Taking Their Own Lives

National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, reflected in an image.

Discord Leaks Show the Perils of Over-Classification

The criminal complaint against Jack Teixeira is photographed

The Air Force Loves War Gamers Like Alleged Leaker Teixeira

Students at the U.S. Army Aviation Basic Officers Leadership Course.

The Army Must Reward Smart Leaders, Not Just Strong Ones, if We Want to Win the Next War

Marines from India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, make their way through Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, back to Patrol Base Poole after completing Operation Mako, Sept. 21, 2010. (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Mark Fayloga)

We Walk Away from Counterinsurgency Capabilities at Our Own Risk

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The sign with the Department of Veterans Affairs motto is seen in Washington, D.C.

Why a Small Motto Change Could Have a Big Impact on Female Veterans' Health

Offerings sit in front of a mural of slain Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen .

What Is Happening at Fort Hood?

5 Reasons Veterans and Military Families Should Be Concerned About TikTok

A hospital after a bomb blast in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan,

A String of Assassinations in Afghanistan Points to ISIS Resurgence with US Officials Warning of Possible Attacks on American Interests

Iraqi civilians and U.S. soldiers pull down a statue of Saddam Hussein in downtown Baghdad

The First Casualty of War Is Truth: Iraq 20 Years Later

The north face of the Archives of the United States is seen in this general view

Overclassification Overkill: The US Government Is Drowning in a Sea of Secrets

The FLRAA CD&RR project agreements under the AMTC OTA were awarded to Bell Textron Incorporated, and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.

The Army Needs to Explain What’s Going on With the Black Hawk Replacement

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20 Ways to Win the Future of War, and Not One Is a Balloon

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris walks to deliver remarks at Vandenberg Space Force Base

James Stavridis: The US Military Needs to Create a Cyber Force

US Chinese Balloon South Carolina

A Final Word on Balloongate

Processed medications await pick up at the pharmacy on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.

The New Tricare Pharmacy Contract: Delivering Value for Military Families and Taxpayers

Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System.

War in Ukraine Accelerates Global Drive Toward Killer Robots

Pamphlets regarding educational benefits are displayed

Don't Penalize Service Members Who Don't Have Kids. Let Them Bank Their GI Bill Benefits

caregiver Warren Manchess helping Paul Gregoline, a WWII veteran, with his shoes and socks

We Served Our Country. Now We Need Our Country to Help Provide Quality Home Care Services.

The 207th Regional Support Group of Fort Jackson, conducted a Command Post Exercise at its headquarters

The Army Officer Email Chain that Caused Pandemonium

Military Money Help

The Navy Federal Credit Union mascot takes a photo with runners.

US Default Could Stop Military Paychecks, But Navy Federal Has a Fix

Members of Navy Federal Credit Union could qualify for interest-free loans to bridge the gap of missed pay if the U.S...

A corner of a miniature mortarboard lays on an array of $100 bills

24 Civilian Employers That Offer College Tuition Benefits

If you're a military spouse preparing to PCS or a veteran who has already exhausted -- or transferred -- your GI Bill...

Service members show off their hobby cars in a parking lot

7 Ideas to Tackle Rising Auto Insurance Premiums

As insurance companies scramble to make up for losses, here are ways to help lower your rates.

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Use the Military's Pay Structure to Grow Your TSP Retirement Savings

The military's compensation structure has several built-in ways to make it easy to increase your Thrift Savings Plan...

Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Home Depot Appliances with 1% Discount Now Available Tax-Free from Exchanges

Home Depot has begun taking over the military exchanges' sales of major appliances.

(U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

Overcome the Awkwardness of Self-Promotion: Tips for Veterans

While civilians typically aren't boosting themselves up to be arrogant, obnoxious or to brag, it can seem that way to someone...

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Veteran Job Seekers: 'CYA' as You Position Yourself in the Civilian Workforce

A corner of a miniature mortarboard lays on an array of $100 bills

24 Civilian Employers That Offer College Tuition Benefits

A U.S. Marine data network specialist at a computer.

Veteran High-Tech Job Training Program Could Be Renewed for 5 Years

(U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

Overcome the Awkwardness of Self-Promotion: Tips for Veterans

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Zoom Background or 'I Love Me’ Wall: What Is Your Video Background Saying About You?

The Young Punch is a tool invented by Airman 1st Class Christopher Young to help maintainers safely and efficiently apply grease caps to their MHU-141 munitions trailers and 20MM Universal Ammunition Loading Systems. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Jordan Smith)

This Nonprofit Offers Veterans Free Patent and Trademark Services for Their Creations

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