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Years Before His Death, Hero Marine Wrestled With Realities of War
"Today marks the 10th anniversary since the Marines came and told me my son, Jordan Haerter, was killed in action."
She No Longer Trusts Her Military Pilot Husband Is Safe
In the last few weeks, there have been six aviation crashes with 16 lost service members. My gut has a visceral response, and...
Op-Ed: Farm Bill Proposal Gets Military Food Stamp Policy Wrong
It is a harsh, underreported reality that far too many lower-ranking enlistees need help feeding their families.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Air Force Wants F-35 Support Costs at F-16 Prices: Goldfein
The Air Force wants to spend the same on upkeep for the F-35s as it does for support on its fourth-generation fighter jets.
US at UN tells Countries to Pay Bigger Share of Peacekeeping Bill
US Ambassador Nikki Haley told countries at the United Nations on Wednesday that they need to "step up."
When it Comes to Guantanamo, Trump is Truly the Builder in Chief
The Trump administration has more than $200 million in new construction teed up for Guantanamo this year and next.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
Suicide Bomber Strikes in Afghan Capital, 31 Killed
The Taliban denied involvement in the attack, which means it was likely carried out by a local Islamic State affiliate.
After Syria Missile Strikes, US Stuck in Holding Pattern
The U.S.-led campaign to eliminate the Islamic State from Syria has stalled.
Coalition Ramps Up Strikes Amid Resurgence of ISIS Fighters in Syria
Commanders are seeing new pockets of ISIS movement in a handful of areas in Syria, which has led to an uptick in airstrikes.
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Airmen in 'Dino Puppet' Re-Enlistment Video Fired, Reprimanded
The Air Force is sending a clear message: Re-enlisting with a dinosaur puppet on your right hand isn't funny.
Osan Support-Group Commander Relieved Due to Loss of Confidence
The commander of a support unit at America's largest air base in South Korea has been relieved of her duties.
DoD Officials Erred About Weapons, Fighters Used in Syria Strike Mission
The F-22 Raptor did have a role in the Syria strike after all, according to statements from U.S. Air Forces Central Command.
Navy Releases Service Details for Hero Captain Who Landed Southwest 1380
The Navy has confirmed that Tammie Jo Shults was a pioneer as one of the first female fighter pilots for the service.
3 Former US Army Soldiers Convicted in Contract Killing
A former U.S. Army sniper and two other ex-American soldiers were convicted in the contract killing of a real estate agent.
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Army News
Goal of 80,000 Recruits Won't Be Met, Army Secretary Says
Although the Army will fall short of its recruitment goal, retention rates have increased from 81 to 86 percent.
National Guard Chaplain Drops Out of Delaware US House Race
Brig. Gen. Kenneth "Ed" Brandt is dropping his bid to challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester.
Army Probing Fatal Shooting of Soldier on Louisiana Base
The U.S. Army's Criminal Investigation Command is investigating the killing of a soldier at Fort Polk in Louisiana.
Navy News
Navy's COBRA Anti-mine Program Reaches Milestone
The second-phase operational testing of the Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) system is completed.
USS Truman Strike Group Begins Mediterranean Operations
Navy officials declined to discuss the Truman's planned operations or when the strike group would move to the Persian Gulf.
Navy, Marine Leaders: No Problem with Transgender Troops
The top military leaders of the Navy and Marine Corps said they have seen no discipline problems with transgender troops.
Air Force News
Wright-Patt Office is Working to Arm Fighter Jets with Lasers
Facing increased competition from Russia and China, the Air Force is pushing to develop experimental technologies for combat.
Pentagon Aims to Win Global Race for New Hypersonic Technologies
The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a contract to develop a prototype hypersonic cruise missile.
Report: Fallen Air Force Tech Sgt. Approved for Medal of Honor
The Air Force would not comment on the report, and referred all questions to the White House.
Marine Corps News
Years Before His Death, Hero Marine Wrestled With Realities of War
"Today marks the 10th anniversary since the Marines came and told me my son, Jordan Haerter, was killed in action."
Navy, Marine Leaders: No Problem with Transgender Troops
The top military leaders of the Navy and Marine Corps said they have seen no discipline problems with transgender troops.
Neller: Marines 'In Better Place' Since Sexual Misconduct Scandals
Gen. Robert Neller told a Senate panel that the Corps has enacted a series of reforms to rein in the culture of harassment.
Coast Guard News
US Coast Guard Intercepts Overloaded Boat of Haitians near Cuba
The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 50 Haitian migrants Tuesday to the Haitian Coast Guard.
Coast Guard, Marines Join Navy in Concerns over Sleep Deprivation
Senior enlisted leaders from the three sea services said they continue to look at ways to ensure personnel get proper rest.
Coast Guard Wants to Award Contract for New Icebreaker Ahead of Plan
After releasing a request for proposals for its first heavy icebreaker in decades, the Coast Guard hopes to ink a contract ea...