Opinions
Military Spouses Should Speak Out Against Wars of Choice. Here’s How
Stories of trade-offs and heartache are a dime a dozen in the military community.
Military Might Alone Cannot Solve America's Problems
"Just because we have a strong military, should our first response to every hothead and trouble spot be the use of force?"
Soleimani’s Killing: Justified, or an Act of War?
On Jan. 3, early morning Baghdad time, the United States killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Army, Navy Leaders Disagree over Who Is More Relevant in the Pacific
The secretary of the Army disagreed with the CNO's statements that the Navy should get a bigger piece of the defense budget.
Pentagon Backs Trump's Call for $7.2B More from Military Funds to Build Wall
The Trump administration is planning to take $7.2 more from the military to pay for the border wall.
The Battle Against Rust a $3 Billion Problem for the Navy
A 2014 report pegged the cost for Navy ships at $3 billion, a quarter of their overall maintenance expenses.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
ISIS's 'Very Own Jabba the Hutt' Captured in Mosul
An Iraqi SWAT team this week captured a hefty ISIS official who was pictured crammed into the bed of a police pickup truck.
US Military Resumes Counter-Islamic State Operations in Iraq
An official said details are still being worked out to restore the training of Iraqi forces.
IS Claims Pakistan Mosque Bombing as Death Toll Rises to 15
The powerful explosion ripped through a mosque during the evening prayers on Friday.
Military News
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Navy's Top Admiral Has No Apologies Over Carrier Lincoln's Extra-Long Deployment
The carrier deployed in April 2019. Last week, the ship arrived in Hawaii before making its final trek to San Diego.
This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump’s Impeachment
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment.
DoD to Announce New Base Security Measures Worldwide in Wake of Pensacola Shooting
Esper will provide Naval Air Station Pensacola leadership with a preview of new security measures being developed.
Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
The investigation is ongoing.
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Remains of Fallen US Soldier Returned to Fort Bragg
The family of Staff Sgt. Ian McLaughlin greeted his flag-draped casket at Pope Army Airfield.
Trijicon’s New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Army Cancels $45 Billion Bradley Replacement Competition After Only One Bid Qualified
Two past efforts to replace the Bradley in 2009 and 2014 were canceled for cost-associated reasons.
Navy News
The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now it’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
Navy to Name Aircraft Carrier for Pearl Harbor Hero Miller
Miller was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor.
Ex-Guantanamo Commander Convicted of Lying about Man's Death
A jury convicted Capt. Nettleton of obstruction of justice, concealing material facts, and making false statements.
Air Force News
Wrong-Side Drivers Near Air Base Used by US Worry UK Police
Police have not indicated if the cars in the other incidents had any connections to the Air Force base.
US, Japan Defense Officials Discuss How to Address Chemical Contamination Near American Bases
Tokyo officials detected the chemicals, commonly known as PFOS and PFOA, in two wells near Yokota Air Base.
The B-52 Will No Longer Carry Certain Nuclear Weapons. Here's Why
The B-52 Stratofortress will no longer carry the B61-7 and B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs as it prepares to carry the new long-r...
Marine Corps News
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The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Marine's Moving Truck Gets Stolen with His Father's Ashes Inside
Surveillance footage from the hotel parking lot shows the thieves getting into the truck and driving away.
Marines to Get New Lightweight Polymer Ammo for 'Ma Deuce' Machine Gun
The Marine Corps has inked a $10M contract with MAC LLC for new lightweight polymer machine-gun ammunition.
Coast Guard News
Group Has Raised $56 Million for Coast Guard Museum
Construction of the museum has been pushed back due to two other projects scheduled for New London.
Coast Guard Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service
The Coast Guard will wrap up a study examining why minority service members are leaving its ranks.
Coast Guard Helps Rescue Fishermen After Capsized Boat Found off Oregon Coast
Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after the U.S. Coast Guard found their boat capsized near Coos Bay, Oregon.