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Our Own Call of Duty
What a pair of civilian women learned on their special ops mission in the desert.
Is Iran's Military the Model for America's Adversaries?
Iran's military represents a hybrid approach that is being evidenced at the level of near-peer rivals.
Your Holiday Gift to Veterans this Year: Leave Your Fake Service Dog at Home
It is against the law to pretend your pet is "working" to mitigate a disability when you know it isn't.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Here's What the Guard and Reserve Gets in the 2020 Defense Spending Bill
What's in the fiscal 2020 NDAA specifically for Guard and Reserve members? Here's a snapshot of some of the major changes.
House OKs Defense Bill, Parental Leave for Federal Workers
The sweeping 377-48 vote followed weeks of arduous House-Senate negotiations that finally yielded a bipartisan measure.
'Widow's Tax' to Be Eliminated by 2023 in Proposed Defense Budget
The final version of the fiscal 2020 defense budget would phase out the so-called "widow's tax" over three years if passed....
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
France: Military Helicopters in Mali Crash Not Under Fire
The helicopter collision is France’s highest military death toll in nearly four decades.
No Evidence Marine Gunnery Sergeant Killed by Friendly Fire, Officials Say
A Marine who died supporting the fight against ISIS was killed by enemy fire and not friendly forces, officials said.
Conan the Dog, Hurt in Terror Raid, Welcomed at White House
President Trump is honoring the U.S. military dog that participated in the operation that ended with the death of Abu Bakr al...
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The First Woman Has Made it Through SEAL Officer Screening
The Navy marked a first earlier this year when a woman completed Navy SEAL officer assessment and selection
Army 3-Star General Loses Rank After War College Plagiarism Revealed
An Army deputy chief of staff has been retired at a lower rank after an investigation found he had plagiarized.
New Photos Show Destruction from Taliban Attack on Bagram Air Base
The photos showed airmen cleaning up and disposing of broken metal and ceiling tiles and attempting to salvage the structure.
'Millions' Stolen in Decade-Long Buying Fraud at Florida VA Hospitals, Officials Say
Suspects allegedly defrauded the VA by letting vendors charge inflated prices for products.
Army Officer Pardoned by Trump After Murder Conviction Says He Can't Even Get a Job at Walmart
Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance was sentenced to 19 years in military prison after he was found guilty of second-degree murder.
Latest Military Videos
On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Air Force, in partnership with the Strategic...
U.S. Marines meet and greet with Clint Eastwood, actor and director, following an advanced showing of his new movie...
The U.S. Army Operational Test Command's Airborne & Special Operations Test Directorate at Fort Bragg, North Carolina produced an...
Nine Soldiers from the 194th Armored Brigade are among the first ever to receive a Master Gunner Identification Badge...
Army News
Possible 'White Power' Hand Signs at Army-Navy Game Probed
School officials are trying to determine what the hand signals were meant to convey.
US to Announce 4,000-Troop Drawdown from Afghanistan
NBC cited three current and former U.S. officials as saying the Trump administration intends to announce a drawdown.
Navy Breaks Losing Streak with 31-7 Win Over Army
The Army faltered behind an offense that completely stalled after an impressive first-quarter drive.
Navy News
The Afghanistan Papers Confirm What a Philadelphia Gold Star Father Already Knew
Charles Strange sees the war in Afghanistan and the circumstances surrounding his son's death as a failure in leadership.
Possible 'White Power' Hand Signs at Army-Navy Game Probed
School officials are trying to determine what the hand signals were meant to convey.
New Scoring Standards Coming for Marine Rifle Marksmanship Badges
The new scoring standards are part of an ambitious plan to replace the current Annual Rifle Training qualification course.
Air Force News
Pentagon Personnel Chief is Latest DoD Leader to Resign
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced in a statement Friday that James 'Jimmy' Stewart had stepped down.
The Air Force Just Flew a Surveillance Drone for 2 Days Straight
The Air Force just flew an unmanned aircraft for two days, demonstrating the drone's ability to take off and land by itself.
Does NORAD Really Track Santa?
Tracking Santa on his trek across the world has been a holiday tradition for many American families for decades, but did you...
Marine Corps News
Lejeune Marine Wanted for Murder Escaped After Playing Hide and Seek with Cops Inside an RV for Hours
The 22-year-old suspect was tucked "behind a cabinet, somewhere near the top" inside the recreational vehicle.
PTSD Nearly Killed Him - Now it's Helping Him Help Other Veterans
Bobby Grey believes God has given him this second chance at life as a mission to fight PTSD.
US to Announce 4,000-Troop Drawdown from Afghanistan
NBC cited three current and former U.S. officials as saying the Trump administration intends to announce a drawdown.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Starts Ice-Breaking Work in Western Great Lakes
Officials said they have started what they call “Operation Taconite” in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
Overturned Ship's Fuel Tanks Drained of 320,000 Gallons
The Coast Guard said in November that the job could take another year.
Congress Criticizes How Coast Guard Investigates Harassment Claims
The report also found Coast Guard leaders didn't hold officials accountable for deficient investigations.