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North Korea's Slave Labor Exports Are Part of its Broader Business Network
"According to the U.S. Department of State, there are 100,000 North Korean workers in forced labor overseas."
The Complex History of the Purple Heart
1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in our history. Many of these medals become lost, stolen, or misplaced.
Running Home After a Marathon of Funerals
Sarah Holzhalb endured a marathon of funerals shortly after separating from the Coast Guard.
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Trump Canceled Military Parade Before Getting Cost Estimate: Pentagon
President Donald Trump ruled the military parade too expensive before getting the Pentagon's cost estimate.
GOP Divide Emerges over Trump's Space Force
Two House Republican leaders are backing the proposed Space Force, but key Republicans in the Senate aren't sold on the idea.
Trump Cancels Big Military Parade, Citing Cost
After some estimates for the parade hit $92 million, President Donald Trump will instead attend a Nov. 11 parade in Paris.
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The Fight Against ISIS
Deadly Helo Crash in Iraq Appears Non-Hostile, Pentagon Says
An Air Force Special Operations helicopter went down in a non-hostile crash in Iraq, killing one service member.
US Officials: Iraqi Refugee Was Part of Terror Group
An Iraqi refugee was arrested in California on a warrant alleging that he killed an Iraqi policeman while fighting for ISIS.
UN Report: Up to 30,000 Islamic State Members in Iraq, Syria
The Islamic State extremist group has up to 30,000 members roughly equally distributed between Syria and Iraq.
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Mattis to Send US Navy Hospital Ship to Aid Venezuelan Migrants
The move to treat refugees overwhelming the Colombian medical system is the first U.S. military foray into the crisis.
What Is Hidden Deep in the 2019 Defense Bill That Affects You?
We explore and explain the provisions hidden deep within the law.
Air Force May Go Old School With Dress Blue Uniform Update
The service's top enlisted leader says he would like the uniform to evoke the Air Force's heritage.
Air Force Pilot Conscious After Crash near Oklahoma Base
A pilot is conscious after the T-38C Talon aircraft that he was flying crashed near Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma,
Why Didn't F-15s Shoot Down the Stolen Sea-Tac Airliner?
"Through it all, there was a call not to take the shot," a NORAD spokesman said.
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Report: Special Ops Soldier Arrested on Charges of Cocaine Smuggling
Master Sgt. Daniel Gould was reportedly arrested after DEA agents "found 40 kilograms of cocaine in two military backpacks."
Lawyers: Discharged Army Specialist Granted US Citizenship
A South Korean-born U.S. Army specialist who sued after the military moved to discharge her has been granted citizenship.
Army Evaluating New Airborne Kit to Save Towed Paratroopers
U.S. Army experts are testing a new emergency parachute system that can be used when a paratrooper becomes a towed jumper.
Navy News
How to Get the Navy's New Female Hair Regs Right, in 5 Photos
The Navy approved new hairstyles for female sailors last month, but leaders are still cautioning women to police themselves.
Navy Destroyer XO Fired Due to Loss of Confidence in His Leadership
The second-in-command of the USS Decatur was fired last week following a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.
Marine on USS Indianapolis Finally Earns Sergeant Stripes 73 Years Later
Cpl. Edgar Harrell floated in the shark-infested Pacific Ocean for four-and-a-half days.
Air Force News
Report: Air Force General May Be Next Head of Joint Chiefs
Two U.S. Air Force generals are being considered to become the military's next top general.
Deadly Helo Crash in Iraq Appears Non-Hostile, Pentagon Says
An Air Force Special Operations helicopter went down in a non-hostile crash in Iraq, killing one service member.
This Vietnam POW Just Re-Enlisted His Daughter
He regularly re-enlists family members.
Marine Corps News
Biggest-Ever British Warship Joins Forces with American Stealth Fighters
Britain's largest-ever warship, the HMS Queen Elizabeth, will be running exercises with Marine Joint Strike Fighters.
Marine on USS Indianapolis Finally Earns Sergeant Stripes 73 Years Later
Cpl. Edgar Harrell floated in the shark-infested Pacific Ocean for four-and-a-half days.
Marine Lost Overboard from Amphibious Ship Identified as Helicopter Crew Chief
The Marine was declared dead after a five-day search and rescue operation.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Halts Vessel in Florida as Illegal Charter
The Coast Guard halted the voyage of a 48-foot pleasure craft in the Miami River after discovering several safety violations.
Two Recent Coast Guard Academy Graduates Talk Life in the Fleet
A month on the job, and Ensign Dana Rohde was at the helm of a 225-foot-long, 2,000-ton seagoing buoy tender.
Coast Guard Academy Class of 2022 Nearing the End of Swab Summer
The day started at 3:30 a.m. with the sounding of an alarm -- the kind that goes off when there's been a collision.