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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Next Big Opportunity for Transitioning Vets May Be in the Construction Industry
Helmets to Hardhats introduces transitioning service members to promising career providers and vice versa.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Defense Secretary Mattis Visits Military Troops Deployed to Border
Mattis called the deployment legal and justified, and said it was necessary to make sure the U border was properly secure.
Husband of Slain 101st Soldier Charged with Premeditated Murder
A grand jury has indicted Victor Silvers on seven criminal counts relating to the alleged "premeditated murder" of his wife.
SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
The new M17 Advanced Sport Pellet, or ASP, pistol is powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge.
Navy News
SEAL Allegedly Shot Non-Combatants, Held Reenlistment Ceremony with Corpse
A Navy SEAL who allegedly stabbed a wounded ISIS fighter to death last year is also accused of shooting two noncombatants.
Navy Proposes Tripling Amount of SEAL Training in Hawaiian Islands
Naval Special Warfare plans to triple the amount of small-unit intermediate and advanced training in Hawaii.
Retired Navy Captain Moonlighted for Fat Leonard, Pleads Guilty
A retired Navy captain pleaded guilty to secretly providing advice to corrupt Malaysian contractor Leonard Glenn Francis.
Air Force News
Malmstrom Squadron Commander Fired Over Unhealthy Command Climate
A security forces commander at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, has been relieved from his post.
One Pilot Dead, Another Injured in Texas Training Jet Crash
One pilot has died and another has been hospitalized after a training jet crashed Tuesday evening at Laughlin Air Force Base.
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.
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
SIG AIR Unveils Replica Air Pistol of Army's Modular Handgun System
The new M17 Advanced Sport Pellet, or ASP, pistol is powered by a carbon dioxide cartridge.
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.