![Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (left, pictured November 2018) said after a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that he finds "correct his statement about the removal [from Syria] of the elements that concern Turkey." (AFP photo/Nicholas Kamm)](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2019-01/turkish_foreign_minister_mevlut_cavusoglu_l_pictured_november_2018_said_after_a_phone_call_with_us_secretary_of_state_mike_pompeo_that_he_finds_correct_his_statement_about_the_removal_from_syria_of_the_elements_that_concern_turkey.jpeg.jpg?itok=fQLV2lTj "Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (left, pictured November 2018) said after a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that he finds \"correct his statement about the removal [from Syria] of the elements that concern Turkey.\" (AFP photo/Nicholas Kamm)")
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Russia Doubles Down in Venezuela
"In addition to mercenaries and Russian troops, the Kremlin has also publicly signaled its support for Maduro."
Veterans' Combat Trauma Is Often Passed Onto Their Children
"A national effort is required to help reduce the stigma and social isolation experienced by caregivers' children."
The Bad Decisions that Led to Privatized Military Housing Woes
We ask a lot of our men and women in uniform. We owe them a decent standard of living and housing.
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Army's Brand-New Combat Vehicle Was Designed for the Last War, Esper Says
The secretary of the Army said the service could not rule out cuts to the service's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program.
$310 million in California Military Construction May Be Safe from Border Wall Cuts
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Camp Pendleton and Fort Irwin appear safe from having funding diverted to the border wall.
Army Secretary Defends Decision to Cut CH-47 Chinook Program
The U.S. Army's top officials on Tuesday had to defend the service's decision to stop buying CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
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The Fight Against ISIS
US Airstrike Kills Top Islamic State Group Leader in Northern Somalia
A U.S. airstrike killed a senior leader of the extremist rebels of the Islamic State in Somalia group, officials said.
Monitor: ISIS Militants Blew Themselves Up in Syria's Raqqa
The U.S-backed Syrian Democratic Forces first confirmed then denied the report.
US-Backed Fighters Clash with ISIS Militants in Eastern Syria
The nearly five-year war left a swath of destruction across both countries and ended in Baghouz.
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General Mandates 'Daily Routine' After Seeing Sloppy, Unshaven Marines
The April 16 policy letter expresses concern that members of 2nd Marine Division have let their standards slide.
Marine Aviation Training Unit Commander Fired
The commanding officer of a North Carolina-based aviation training unit has been relieved of his command, the Navy said.
Airmen Face Challenges Buying New OCP Uniforms
Airmen describe frustrations with trying to purchase the OCP uniform at military clothing stores and being refused.
More Discipline, Less Bleeding: General Defends Controversial New Policy
Furness said he had repeatedly observed that the most disciplined units were the ones who fared best in combat.
West Virginia National Guardsman Killed in Parachute Accident Identified
A Green Beret assigned to a West Virginia National Guard Special Forces unit was killed Wednesday during parachute training.
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West Virginia National Guardsman Killed in Parachute Accident Identified
A Green Beret assigned to a West Virginia National Guard Special Forces unit was killed Wednesday during parachute training.
Remains of Korean War Soldier from Tennessee Identified
Remains belonging to a soldier killed in the Korean War have been identified seven decades after he was declared missing.
Oklahoma Attorney General Asks Trump to Pardon US Soldier
Lt. Michael Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone after killing a suspected al-Qaida terrorist.
Navy News
Navy Investigating After Camera Found in Women's Bathroom on the USS Arlington
A female Marine found a camera hidden in a women's bathroom aboard the USS Arlington.
The Navy's Future Fleet May Include Submarines Without Sailors
The Navy's fiscal year 2020 funding request indicates a new level of commitment to autonomous sea operations.
USS Iowa: First Came the Explosion, Then the Cover-Up
It's been 30 years since an explosion inside the number two gun turret on the USS Iowa killed 47 American sailors.
Air Force News
SpaceX Suffers an Accident During Ground Test of Crew Dragon Astronaut Capsule
An Air Force spokesman said that there were no injuries and that the anomaly was "contained."
The Air Force Is on a Mission to Fix its Uniforms
The Air Force Chief of Staff has called for improved, better-fitting uniforms -- not only for comfort, but also for safety.
Secretive Patrick Air Force Base Lab Watches for Nuclear Explosions Worldwide
AFTAC is tasked with monitoring nuclear treaty compliance and any "nuclear surprises" from rogue nations or terrorists.
Marine Corps News
More Discipline, Less Bleeding: General Defends Controversial New Policy
Furness said he had repeatedly observed that the most disciplined units were the ones who fared best in combat.
Marine Aviation Training Unit Commander Fired
The commanding officer of a North Carolina-based aviation training unit has been relieved of his command, the Navy said.
Crisis Averted: No Rifle Optic Shortage for Recruits at Boot Camp, Marines Say
Officials say the service has averted a shortage of rifle combat optic sights that was on track to affect new recruits.
Coast Guard News
Pa. Delegation Seeks Coast Guard Honor for Arnold Palmer
State representatives are asking the Coast Guard to name a Fast Response Cutter or other "suitable vessel" after Palmer.
Coast Guard Officer on His Way Home Saves Woman as Her Car Filled with Water
Chief Warrant Officer Jeff Brundage dove into the dark, 50-degree water to save the woman.
Coast Guard Offloads Seized Drugs Worth $62.5 Million
The stash includes some 14,000 pounds (6,350 kilograms) of marijuana and 3,660 pounds (1,660 kilograms) of cocaine.