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The Necessary Impact of Captain Marvel on the Military
"Without deliberate efforts to recruit and retain women, half the population will remain out of reach and the military."
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.
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Coast Guard Still Grappling With 'Hangover Effect' from Government Shutdown
The service must tackle a $1.7 billion maintenance backlog, Adm. Karl Schultz said.
Top Marine: Border Missions, Storm Damage Causing 'Unacceptable' Readiness Risk
The Marine Corps' top general is pleading with the Navy secretary to address several unplanned expenses.
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.
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Trump Says ISIS Territory in Syria Nearly Eliminated
Trump has previously announced the defeat of the group, but sleeper cells of fighters have re-emerged.
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.
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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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Army Scaling Back Recruiting Goals After Missing Target, Under Secretary Says
The service significantly lowered its recruiting goals after missing last year's recruiting target by about 6,000 soldiers.
Army Ranger with 8 Combat Deployments Dies in Free-Fall Jump
Sgt. 1st Class Ethan Carpenter died March 15 while conducting "routine military free-fall training."
Ask Stew: Over 50 and Still Training to Defend
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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
USAF Academy Welcomes 9-Year-Old with Cancer as 'Youngest Cadet’
Je'Moni visited the academy as part of its "Cadet for a Day" program, in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The Necessary Impact of Captain Marvel on the Military
"Without deliberate efforts to recruit and retain women, half the population will remain out of reach and the military."
Air Force 'Testing Buy-In' on Gender-Neutral Fitness Test Overhaul
One of the creators of the Air Force physical fitness test thinks he has found a way to do away with gender-specific scoring.
Marine Corps News
Top Marine: Border Missions, Storm Damage Causing 'Unacceptable' Readiness Risk
The Marine Corps' top general is pleading with the Navy secretary to address several unplanned expenses.
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."
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Updating Parental Leave Protocols to Improve Retention
The service plans to release results of a study on retaining female service members next week.
Coast Guard Still Grappling With 'Hangover Effect' from Government Shutdown
The service must tackle a $1.7 billion maintenance backlog, Adm. Karl Schultz said.
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.