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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.
A Gold Star US President's Sacrifice on Bastille Day
The planes circled each other like a swarm of angry bees with propellers buzzing and machine guns firing.
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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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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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Air Force Warns Against Area 51 Assault Plans as Alien Memes Swamp the Internet
The Facebook event, "Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us," calls for enthusiasts to show up outside the base Sept. 20.
Air Force NCO Behind Racist Online Video Separated from Service
Geraldine Lovely, who last served as a staff sergeant at Nellis Air Force Base, was separated from the Air Force on April 5.
Army to Receive 7.62mm Squad Marksman Rifles as Early as Next Year
Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. will soon begin delivering thousands of 7.62mm squad-designated marksman rifles to the Army.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.
In a First, an F-35 Pilot Is Joining the Navy's Blue Angels Demonstration Team
The Blue Angels team has its first F-35B pilot, but he won't be flying the Joint Strike Fighter jet in any upcoming shows....
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Army News
Robotic Mules Could Deploy with Army Advisers to Afghanistan
The service hopes to start fielding the SMET after successful testing with the 10th Mountain and 101st Airborne divisions.
The Army Is Building a 3D Database of Real Cities for Virtual Reality Training
The effort, known as One World Terrain (OWT), is part of the Army's sweeping modernization effort.
Vice President Pence Tells Troops: 'Fort Bragg Is Full of Patriots'
Vice President Mike Pence visited Fort Bragg soldiers Wednesday to thank them for their service to the country.
Navy News
'Top Gun: Maverick' Trailer Wows as Navy Goes All In
Today is a great day for the US Navy and for the United States of America: We've got the first trailer for "Top Gun: Maverick...
Trump Says USS Boxer Destroyed Iranian Drone
He said the amphibious assault ship Boxer took defensive action after the drone closed to within 1,000 yards of the warship.
Gilday Nominated to Be Next Chief of Naval Operations
Vice Adm. Michael Gilday, a three-star admiral, is now the director of the Joint Staff, a position he has held since March.
Air Force News
Air Force JTAC Awarded Silver Star for Calling Airstrikes Under Fire
Tech. Sgt. Michael Perolio received the third-highest award for valor in combat during a ceremony Thursday.
Air Force Fighter Pilot Units Will Get Personal Therapists to Fight Chronic Pain
A personal masseuse, trainer or conditioning coach could be coming to a fighter pilot base near you.
Air Force NCO Behind Racist Online Video Separated from Service
Geraldine Lovely, who last served as a staff sergeant at Nellis Air Force Base, was separated from the Air Force on April 5.
Marine Corps News
Another Military Veteran Joins Kentucky US Senate Race
Democrat Mike Broihier is the latest military-tested candidate aiming to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Remains of 22 Troops Killed 76 Years Ago in Battle of Tarawa Return to US
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency transferred the remains from Tarawa in 22 cases.
Coast Guard News
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.
Barry Drenches Gulf Coast, but Initially Spares New Orleans
Coast Guard helicopters rescued a dozen people and two pets from flooded areas of Terrebonne Parish, south of New Orleans.
Coast Guard Cutter Holds Line on China During Rare Pacific Deployment
Bertholf returned July 2 from the Coast Guard's first full-length deployment to the Western Pacific in seven years.