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President Trump honored seven members of California’s National Guard with Distinguished Flying Cross

Trump Presents Distinguished Flying Cross to 7 Guardsmen for Wildfire Rescues

The ceremony honored the actions of two crews from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade.

Ceremony for the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act.

Veteran Suicide Prevention Bills Face Failure as Debate Stalls Passage

Differences between the House and Senate have slowed progress of bills to combat veteran suicide.

Coast Guard Capt. Samson Stevens delivers a speech

Coast Guard, Navy Team Up for Storm Damage Assessment

The Coast Guard knows that winds and stormy waters could rip channel markers loose and clog shipping lanes with sand.

first day of a seven-week indoctrination to military academy life for the Class of 2023 at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

No Yelling, Fewer Dropouts During Swab Summer at Coast Guard Academy

When the coronavirus struck earlier this year, life at the Coast Guard Academy changed.

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US Lawyer Says Assange Faces Decades in Prison if Convicted

Assange’s lawyers say the prosecution is politically motivated and that he will not receive a fair trial in the U.S.

Hospital Corpsman draws blood at the phlebotomy lab on board NMCSD

Court Argument Seeks Reversal of Military HIV Policies

Rules regarding service of HIV-positive members are not consistent across the military.

Navy Commander at Lackland Training Center Fired After Investigation

Cmdr. Robert Arias is at least the third Navy commander removed from his job in recent weeks.

Air Force Unveils New 'E-Series' Designation for Advanced Aircraft and Weapons

The Air Force said that only while a platform is in design and development will the e-prefix be used.

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Trial for Marine Accused of White Supremacist Activity Postponed as New Allegations Surface

Marine 2nd Lt. Felippe Maher had been slated to appear before a general court-martial later this month.

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab gives a press conference in Caracas.

Venezuela Says Captured American Charged in Alleged Terrorist Plot

The man has been charged with terrorism, trafficking illegal weapons and conspiracy, authorities said.

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Soldiers salute during basic combat training graduation at Fort Sill.

First Soldiers Graduate Basic Training in WWII Throwback Uniform

New soldiers at Fort Sill were the first to graduate Army Basic Combat Training wearing the service's new Army Greens.

Air Force 1st Lt. Kenneth "Kage" Allen. Facebook photo

Pilot Error Led to Fatal F-15 Crash in North Sea, Air Force Report Says

Air Force 1st Lt. Kenneth "Kage" Allen was killed.

Army’s Sci-Fi Infantry Goggles Change the Mechanics of Shooting, Soldiers Say

Soldiers offered feedback on the Army's futuristic new IVAS technology.

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Operators conduct helocast training

Air Force Special Ops Must 'Ruthlessly' Cut Legacy Systems, 3-Star General Says

The Defense Department is predicting flat or declining budgets in future years.

Soldiers train to assist with staffing shortages due to COVID-19.

For Now, US Troops Won't Be Required to Get New COVID-19 Vaccine

Preparations are underway across the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to receive doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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