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Our Nation's Veterans Are a Perfect Match for STEM Jobs
"Despite increasing opportunities in STEM fields, our vets continue to face challenges to entering this critical workforce."
Fort Knox Proves Privatized Housing Can Be Done Right
Fort Knox is NOT beleaguered with the pest, mold and lead paint issues that some posts are dealing with now.
Congress, DoD Must Do More to Remove Hurdles to Spouse Employment
Military spouses experience unique barriers t that many times put them at a disadvantage in gaining employment.
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Courts Weigh Trump's Plan to Tap Pentagon for Border Wall
A judge will consider cases that seek to block spending Defense and Treasury Department money for wall construction.
House Approves $185 Million for Camp Pendleton Construction Projects
Neither of the projects were cited as being potentially on the chopping block to fund President Trump's border wall.
Defense Spending Bill Includes 3.1% Military Pay Raise, Child Care Facilities Funding
A $690.2 billion fiscal 2020 defense funding bill also contains money for new aircraft and ships.
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Defense Seeks Pause in Navy SEAL Case While Probing Spying
Lawyers for Lt. Jacob Portier also asked a judge to hold a public hearing into the intrusion and the extent of its impact.
Sri Lanka Attacks Show Continuing Threat Posed by the Islamic State
"ISIS may be more dangerous as a franchisor of jihadism than it was as an armed state."
Pentagon IDs Soldier who Died in Non-Combat Incident in Northern Syria
Pfc. Michael A. Thomason, 28, of Lincoln Park, Mich., died of "wounds sustained from a non-combat incident" in Kobani, Syria.
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Sailors Created 'Rape List' Aboard Navy's 2nd Sub to Integrate Women
The Florida, homeported in Kings Bay, Georgia, was the second submarine to integrate enlisted women.
Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Was Father of 4 and Army Veteran
Kelvin Ansari left behind a wife and four children ranging in ages from 5 to 25. He had served 21 years in the Army.
Couple Left Veteran, 82, Suicidal After Emptying his Bank Account, Police Say
The couple allegedly spent more than $500 of the money on drugs daily.
Trump Warns Iran Not to Threaten US or It Will Face 'End'
Trump's tweet comes after he seemingly sought to soften his tone on Iran following days of heightened tension.
Here's the Real Story Behind the 'Painted Rocks' at Army's NTC
For nearly four decades, combat units have painted their insignias on boulders near the road into Fort Irwin.
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The ACSC Schriever Scholars Program is the nation’s first year-long, space-centric IDE program dedicated to developing space strategists for.
A heart warming surprise reunion between a long-deployed military mother and her graduating daughter.
Gregory “Wired” Colyer flies his T-33 Acemaker during the Twilight Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17,.
An F-35A Lightning II and a P-51 Mustang fly during the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at.
Aftershock performs during the Twilight Show of Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show.
Army News
FN's Fire Control System May Offer Glimpse at Army's Next-Gen Weapon Tech
The FN Mk3 Fire Control Unit is designed to give operators a sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers.
In a First, US Brigadier General Named Deputy Commander of French Armored Unit
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley announced the assignment following the approval of the exchange last month.
Injured Soldiers May Not Have to Take the Army's New Fitness Test
Soldiers with permanent profiles who are unable to complete the new ACFT may be allowed to take an alternate fitness test.
Navy News
Naval Academy Class of 2022 Ends Herndon Climb with a Couple of Hat Tosses
Naval Academy midshipmen clocked their climb at the Herndon Monument at 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias
The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.
Supreme Court Denies Military Medical Malpractice Case Petition
But while the court rejected Daniel v. the United States, Justices Ginsburg and Thomas came together to press the issue.
Air Force News
Trump Taps Former Diplomat as Next Air Force Secretary
Barbara Barrett, a former diplomat and businesswoman, is the president's pick to be the service's 25th secretary.
Army, Air Force Announce Professional Licensing Fee Reimbursement for Spouses
The benefit was included in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Reimbursements will be backdated to Dec. 12, 2017.
Air Force Wants Both F-35 and F-15EX. But if Forced to Choose, It's No Contest: SecAF
The only factor that would stifle the F-15EX fleet would be another bad budget situation, said Air Force Secretary Wilson.
Marine Corps News
Marine Pilot Released from Hospital After Ejecting from Harrier
The Marine Corps pilot who ejected from his jump jet before it crashed in North Carolina was released with no injuries.
Marine Harrier Crashes in North Carolina, Pilot Ejects
A Harrier jump jet crashed on Monday near Havelock, North Carolina, near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Trump Reportedly Preparing Pardons for SEAL, Green Beret Accused of Crimes
President Donald Trump could issue the pardons on Memorial Day, the New York Times is reporting.
Coast Guard News
Graduating Coast Guard Academy Cadets' Leadership Led to Changes Big and Small
The Class of 2019 graduates from the academy Wednesday. National Security Adviser John Bolton is the keynote speaker.
Work Underway on British Tanker Sunk by U-Boat off NY in WWII
A team has been at the site of the tanker since April 29 and has pumped more than 62,000 gallons of oil since May 11.
Alaska Man Given Coast Guard Medal Years After Girl's Rescue
An Alaska man has received the U.S. Coast Guard's second-highest civilian honor for saving a girl from drowning.