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The Death of Invincibility
"I realized ... bullets can kill, and no matter what nametapes adorn your uniform, no one is immune from the effects of war."
Let Us Strive to Honor Our Veterans Year-Round
Freedom has a very real cost.
An Uncensored Look at the GIs of World War II
I can still recall the exhilaration I felt in the reading room of the National Archives in College Park, Maryland.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Senator Announces $18 Million Grant to Fix Fort Carson Gate
The money for Fort Carson is part of a wider grant that will funnel $43 million into road work statewide.
Delayed Spending Bill Could Hurt F-15EX, Major Fighter Jet Upgrades
Some 145 projects could feel the negative affects of an extended continuing resolution, Air Force officials say.
Small Aircraft Fleets Are a Big Drain on Air Force Budget, Study Finds
The U.S. Air Force finds itself at a crossroads on what to do about its small aircraft fleets.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Trump Says US on the Hunt for New Islamic State's Leader
Trump didn't mention the name of the new target, but he is likely referring to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
US Troops at Syria Base Say They'll Keep Pressure on ISIS
The U.S. withdrawal from northern Syria was widely criticized, even by allies of President Donald Trump.
Up to 600 Troops Now Set to Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Top General Says
The fight against ISIS continues.
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Navy Submarine That Went Missing with 80 Sailors Aboard Found 75 Years Later
A team of ocean explorers confirmed that the USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa in June.
How Will Veterans Get On Base for Their New Commissary Access? No One Can Say
How will veterans and caregivers get access to base to shop? No one can say.
After Marine Died on Their Wedding Day, Spouse Pleads for a Proper Goodbye
Marine Master Sgt. Jeffrey Briar died Sept. 22, 2019, shortly after he and Jennifer Crowley were married.
The Army Is Thinking About Giving SOF PSYOP Soldiers a Distinctive New Beret
A distinctive uniform item for PSYOP soldiers is currently undergoing testing.
New Study Shows Veteran Benefit Discrepancies Between States
States offer a wide variety of benefits, from a high of 60 benefits in Illinois to a low of 22 in Hawaii and Oklahoma.
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Army News
SOCOM Is Field Testing Lightweight Body Armor Originally Developed for Its 'Iron Man' Suit
SpecOps forces are testing a combat armor designed to cover more of an operator's body than previous protective gear.
Hand Grenade Toxin Pollutes Water near Fort Jackson. But Where Is It Coming From?
The fort released information that traces groundwater contamination to an explosives range known as Kasserine Pass.
Lawmaker Calls for Answers on Army Recruiters' Use of China-Based App
A New York lawmaker wants Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy to explain the service's decision to allow recruiters to use TikTok.
Navy News
Navy Warship to Be Named After Late Sen. Richard Lugar
Navy Secretary Spencer and members of the Lugar family will attend a private naming ceremony for the USS Richard G. Lugar.
New Special Pay, Bonuses May Be Coming for Navy EOD Techs as Mission Evolves
U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) sailors could see more money from special pays and bonuses under a new vision.
Navy Denies Canceling Black Sea Op on Trump's Order
House Democrats released Anderson's testimony as part of a new public phase of the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Air Force News
F-35 Still Falling Short on Combat Readiness, Official Says
Each of the JSF variants is still coming up short on combat readiness goals, according to the Pentagon's top weapons tester.
V-22 Osprey Engines Still at Risk in Sand and Silt, Watchdog Report Finds
Dirt and other debris keep taking a toll on Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
Plans for Pentagon's Future Flying Bomb Truck Begin to Take Shape
DoD officials may select a bomber already in the Air Force's inventory to become its munitions-packed "arsenal plane."
Marine Corps News
V-22 Osprey Engines Still at Risk in Sand and Silt, Watchdog Report Finds
Dirt and other debris keep taking a toll on Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
WWII Marine's Remains to Return Home 76 Years After Death
Pvt. Channing Whitaker died on Nov. 22, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands in the South Pacific.
Expert Says Marine Veteran Sought Help from VA Days Before Killing 2 Cops
A clinical neuropsychologist testified the Marine Corps veteran went to the VA several times starting in May 2017.
Coast Guard News
Lawmakers Call for Stronger Boating Safety Measures as Coast Guard Rejects Recommendations
Members of California's congressional delegation say it's time for the Coast Guard to consider stronger protections.
Coast Guard to Name New Cutters After Reservists Who Died Responding to 9/11 Attacks
Two Sentinel-class fast response cutters will be named for Coast Guard veterans who lost their lives as first responders.
Coast Guard Frees an Unsightly Fisher Island Guest -- a Grounded 200-Foot Cargo Vessel
A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel ran aground just north of Fisher Island.