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We Can Make Military Transition Easier with a Little Authenticity
Nearly a third of veterans aren't progressing in higher education pursuits and about two-thirds claim to be underemployed.
Naval Academy Parades Are Preparation for Military Discipline, Mission Success
For the midshipmen who are atop the drill chain of command, parades are an exercise in large organizational operations.
The Critical Role of the Arctic Convoys in WWII
The Arctic convoys would play an important role, especially in the critical months between July and December 1941.
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Navy Cuts Flight Hours, Cancels Performances as It Deals with Aviation Budget Shortfall
Navy H-60 Sea Hawk pilots in helicopter sea combat and maritime strike squadrons will see their flight hours cut by 25%.
House Passes $733 Billion Defense Bill, Including 3.1% Pay Raise for Troops
The House passed a $733 billion defense policy bill -- $17 billion short of what the White House wanted.
Lawmakers Still Fighting to Keep US Out of War With Iran
House Democrats back a measure already rejected by the Senate to require congressional approval for attacking Iran.
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The Fight Against ISIS
Workers Recover Hundreds of Bodies from Syrian Mass Grave
The mass grave discovered in mid-June is the latest grave located in and around Raqqa to date.
Navy SEAL Looking for Others who Have Taken Photos with Enemy Corpses
Gallagher, through an attorney, is asking the public to help him persuade a Navy admiral to reduce his punishment.
Germany Rebuffs US Request for Ground Troops in Syria
A government spokesman says Germany isn't considering sending ground troops to Syria.
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A Marine Called on the Commandant to Fix the Corps' Identity Crisis. Here's His Response
The commandant's vision is that Marines will be trained and equipped as a naval expeditionary force.
Navy Identifies Sailor Lost at Sea from Carrier Lincoln
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Slayton Saldana was reported overboard July 17.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
US Accuses Venezuela Jet of Aggressive Action over Caribbean
The U.S. Southern Command said that Venezuela's action demonstrates reckless behavior by President Nicolás Maduro.
New Military Suicide Report May Revive Debate Over Gun Restrictions
A new DoD report shows that military personnel consistently use their own personal weapons when ending their lives.
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Army News
After a 7-Month Vacancy, the Pentagon Has a Senate-Confirmed SecDef
Army Secretary Mark Esper was confirmed by the full Senate on Tuesday to be the next secretary of defense.
Pair Get Up to 15 Years in Neglect Death of Korean War Veteran
A man and woman admitted to fatally neglecting an 85-year-old veteran and burying his body in the yard of an apartment house.
Babysitter Charged with Manslaughter After Death of Infant in Army Housing
Dixie Denise Villa was arrested after turning herself in at Honolulu Police Department headquarters Saturday.
Navy News
Marines Might Have Brought Down Multiple Iranian Drones from Navy Ship, 4-Star Says
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said a second drone is believed to have been taken out by Marines.
New USS Indianapolis Commissioning Set for Indiana Port
The ceremony marking the ship's entry into the Navy's active fleet is set for Oct. 26 at Burns Harbor along Lake Michigan.
Group Sues over Delay in Processing Benefit Claims for Blue Water Navy Vets
The organization is asking a federal judge to rescind a stay on claims processing.
Air Force News
Former SecAF Explains How Secret X-37 Space Plane Throws Off Enemies
The X-37B has puzzled space geeks, enthusiasts, experts and even some officials for years because of its clandestine use.
Air Force Withholds $4.3M from Military Housing Operator After Reports of Falsified Logs
The Air Force has paused incentive fee payments to a company that runs its on-base housing at 21 installations.
Airman Takes First Flight on HH-60W Combat Search-and-Rescue Helicopter
A pilot from the 413th Flight Test Squadron at Duke Field at Eglin Air Force Base flew with Sikorsky contractors.
Marine Corps News
Marines Might Have Brought Down Multiple Iranian Drones from Navy Ship, 4-Star Says
Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said a second drone is believed to have been taken out by Marines.
Marine Corps Inks Contract for New Rifle Magazine Pouches That Will Fit PMAG
The magazine pouch features a "Double Decker" design allowing Marines to carry two magazines in a single pouch.
Marines Commended for Working to Save 2 Drowning Airmen in Japan
Three Marines have been recognized for putting their lives at risk to save two Air Force comrades from drowning.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Rescues Eight People from Two Separate Boats in Key West
The U.S. Coast Guard said the rescues were made possible because someone had the proper safety equipment to call for help.
Coast Guard Cutter Provides World War II Aviator with Final Sendoff
His memorial service took place on board the Coast Guard cutter Oliver Berry.
Here's How the US Coast Guard Helped Put El Chapo Away for Life
Drug interdictions by the service played a role in convicting the kingpin.