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Chairman's Flight Surgeon Shares Insights on How to Run Farther and Live Longer
"Researchers are looking at ways that can extend our lives, and quality of life, well into our latter decades."
With Historic Number of Women in Uniform, the Vet Community Is About to Change
Women make up 20 percent of the Air Force, 19 percent of the Navy, 15 percent of the Army and 9 percent of the Marine Corps.
Should Elected Officials Be Allowed to Serve in the Military? It's Complicated
"How do we keep the military out of politics when politicians are in the military?"
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Cost, Manning of Space Force May Grow, Shanahan Says
Shanahan said he envisions "15,000 to 20,000" individuals defending and protecting U.S. interests in the domain.
These US States Receive the Most in National Defense Spending
States with large military populations get the most defense dollars; Wyoming receives the least.
Air Force Requests Billions to Modernize Crumbling Base Infrastructure
Dubbed the Air Force infrastructure investment strategy, the service wil lput money toward the effort starting next year.
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US-Backed Syrian Fighters Search Tunnels in Last ISIS Pocket
U.S.-backed Syrian fighters are searching tunnels a day after seizing most of the last pocket held by ISIS militants.
US-Backed Syria Force Says it Captured Jihadists Behind Attack on US Troops
Nineteen people including four American personnel were killed in the January 16 suicide bombing claimed by ISIS.
US-Backed Forces Admit to 'Difficulties' Beating ISIS in Syria
The battle to capture the extremist group's last patch of territory in eastern Syria has dragged on for weeks.
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Dozens of Buildings Underwater at Offutt Air Force Base After Massive Flood
Officials and airmen stationed at Offutt will not be able to get into roughly 60 structures until water from floods recedes.
Tricare Adds Coverage for Human Breast Milk
For the first time ever, Tricare is covering the purchase of human breast milk from an accredited milk bank.
Medal of Honor for Soldier Killed Taking Out Suicide Bomber in Iraq
An infantryman who gave his life to shield other troops from an insurgent with a bomb will receive the Medal of Honor.
DoD Releases $6.7 Billion List of Projects That Could Be Bumped for Border Wall
The Pentagon finally released the list of the military construction projects that could be used to fund the border wall.
Why Do So Many Medals of Honor Go to Irish Troops? Here's One Theory
Of the 3,515 Medals of Honor awarded, some 2,018 have gone to Irish-Americans.
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Trump Tours Ohio Army Tank Plant, Touts Efforts to Rebuild Military
Trump returned to Ohio, the state that foretold his 2016 victory, with a tour of a tank plant, where he touted its expansion.
Army Launches New App to Help Reservists Find Each Other
U.S. Army Reserve Command launched its first mobile app, designed to allow users to connect with other Reserve members.
Man Who Caused Bragg Gate Closure Faces Seven Charges
The man who caused Fort Bragg's All American gate to be closed for several hours last week faces seven charges.
Navy News
Navy Says it Has Made Almost All Changes Recommended After Deadly Collisions
Of the 117 changes recommended, 91 were put in place, according to a Feb. 25 memorandum to Congress by Adm. William Moran.
New Navy Destroyer To Be Named After Medal of Honor Recipient
The U.S. Navy announced that the DDG 130 will be named for Hospital Corpsman Master Chief William Charette.
Navy's F-35 is Nowhere Near Combat-Ready, Watchdog Group Says
A government watchdog organization says that the Navy's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter isn't ready for combat.
Air Force News
Offutt Air Force Base Cancels Airshow after 'Historic Disaster' Floods
Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, will not host an air show this summer after massive floodwaters crippled base operations.
Air Force Civilian Employee Gets 4 Years in $1.5M Pay Scheme
Michelle M. Holt was also ordered on Wednesday to repay the money, which came mostly from faked overtime hours.
Air Force Requests Billions to Modernize Crumbling Base Infrastructure
Dubbed the Air Force infrastructure investment strategy, the service wil lput money toward the effort starting next year.
Marine Corps News
Mattis Returning to Research Role at Stanford Think Tank
The Hoover Institution at Stanford announced that Mattis will join the public policy think tank to research and write.
Search for Camp Pendleton Marine, Missing on Sierra Nevada Hike, Is Scaled Back
Inyo County sheriff's officials said they will transition to a "limited continuous search status."
Marines May Practice Attacking Enemy Ships from Shore in Upcoming Exercise
About 5,000 Marines from I MEF joined approximately 5,000 sailors operating on four ships for Pacific Blitz 2019.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Cutter Keeps Eye on North Korea During Patrol of East China Sea
Coast Guard cutter Bertholf completed a patrol of the East China Sea earlier this month.
Former Coast Guardsman Convicted of Killing Colleague Requests New Trial
Adrian Loya argues through his attorney that two errors in the wording of jury verdict slips warrant a new trial.
Norfolk-Based Destroyer Rescues 26 Cuban Migrants near Florida Keys
The Coast Guard said 25 of the Cubans were repatriated to Cuba on Tuesday.