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Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, left, hugs his wife, Andrea Gallagher, after leaving a military courtroom on Naval Base San Diego on May 30, 2019, in San Diego. The decorated Navy SEAL facing a murder trial in the death of an Islamic State prisoner was freed from custody after a military judge cited interference by prosecutors. Julie Watson/AP

SEALs who Testified Against Gallagher Say Case Exposes Cracks in Military Justice System

Many are talking about whether the trial against Gallagher was fair and whether the system of military justice worked.

In this Dec. 1, 2018 file photo, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. William Moran describes the function of the USS Thomas Hudner prior to its commissioning ceremony in Boston. (Paul Connors/The Boston Herald via AP)

Admiral Who Was to Lead Navy Will Retire Over Bad Judgment Concerns from SecNav

The sudden move by Adm. William Moran may add to the perception of turmoil in the Pentagon's senior ranks.

Jake and Ashley Lyerla are interviewed at their home, Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Milroy, Ind. A federal program to help injured veterans and their spouses conceive children through in vitro fertilization is being hobbled by anti-abortion forces that oppose how the process can lead to embryos being destroyed. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Veterans' IVF Benefit Extension Faces Roadblocks Due to Abortion Arguments

A federal program to help injured veterans conceive children through IVF is being hobbled by anti-abortion forces.

Brandy Horchak-Jevsjukova, left, helps Tysh Wagner with stretches after a workout at Warrior's Call Boxing in Baden on Monday, June 10, 2019. Wagner served two tours of duty as a medic in Afghanistan and says the boxing workout helps her heal from the trauma of her war experiences. Horchak-Jevsjukova, co-owner of Warrior's Call, served in Iraq. (Steve Mellon/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

'They Saved My Life,' Boxing Club Provides a Healing Outlet for Veterans

Boxing isn't for every veteran who needs an outlet, but for some it is a physical activity in improving mental health.

A woman stands with her suitcase near the European Central Bank as 16 000 people are evacuated prior to the defusing of a WWII bomb in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The bomb was discovered during construction works right next to the ECB. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

US Bomb from WWII Defused in Germany After Mass Evacuation

More than 70 years after the end of the war, unexploded bombs are frequently found in Germany.

A second wind turbine towers nearly 300 feet above the nearby Stirling solar array at Tooele Army Depot, Utah, March 22, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by John Prettyman)

FAA Bans Drone Flights Over Utah's Tooele Army Depot

Tooele Army Depot is one of 11 "national security sensitive locations," according to the FAA.

Capt. Andrew Byrd, 451st Flying Training Squadron combat systems operator flight commander, demonstrates use of a “T-28” computer simulator. Byrd designed the simulator to enhance technical training, allowing student CSOs to experience their role while orbiting a target area in support of realistic-looking friendly troops who can be seen on a monitor. (Photo by Randy Martin)

New University of Arizona Program Geared to Help Veterans Succeed in STEM Fields

The program is intended to give veterans unique support and opportunities to help them succeed and excel.

In this Oct. 31, 2018, photo, Afghan National Army soldiers carry out an exercise during a live firing at the Afghan Military Academy in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghan officials say around 100 soldiers fled their posts and tried to cross into neighboring Turkmenistan during a weeklong battle with the Taliban, in the latest setback for the country's battered security forces. Mohammad Naser Nazari, a provincial council member in the western Badghis province, said Sunday, March 17, 2019, that the soldiers were not

At Least 12 Dead in Taliban Blast in Afghan City

The Taliban claimed the attack in a WhatsApp message.

Chief Master Sgt. Geoff Weimer, 5th Bomb Wing command chief, crosses the finish line on mile 51 of a 52 mile run at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 24, 2015. Weimer completed the run to support the Air Force Enlisted Village and Chief Master Sergeant Scholarship Fund. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

Marine Brings Record-Setting Ultra-Marathon Attempt into Illinois

Billy Richards is aiming to break the ultra marathon record by completing 42 100-mile races under each race's cutoff time.

A motorcyclist passes an American flag on the route for the Ride for the Fallen 7 in near Randolph, New Hampshire, on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Thousands of motorcyclists traveled through parts of New Hampshire as a tribute to the seven bikers killed in a collision with a pickup truck last month. (Paul Hayes/Caledonian-Record via AP)

Thousands of Motorcyclists Ride in Honor of 7 Bikers Killed

More than 3,000 bikers, some from as far away as California and Florida, participated in the 90-mile tribute trip.

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U.S. F-35A Joint Strike Fighters and F-15 Strike Eagles dropped nearly 80,000 pounds in weapons Tuesday on Islamic State targets on Qanus Island in central Iraq (U.S. Air Force)

The Air Force Just Dropped 80,000 Pounds of Bombs on Island 'Infested' with ISIS Fighters

The U.S.-led international coalition said it targeted ISIS militants on the island, located in the Salah ad Din Province.

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VA May Be Forced to Pay Billions in Veterans' ER Bills After Court Ruling

The case marks the second time VA has been overruled on its interpretation of medical reimbursement policies.

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Ammo Firm Unveils 6.8mm Cartridge for Army’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon

A Texas-based ammunition company recently unveiled its new 6.8mm cartridge.

Lt. Col. Dominic Ross, B-1B program element monitor, Air Force Global Strike Command, explains a bulkhead modification to the B-1B bomber that allowed it to carry a notional hypersonic missile mock-up attached to a B-52H Conventional Rotary Launcher at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 28. (U.S. Air Force/Giancarlo Casem)

America's Non-Nuclear Bomber Could Someday Carry Hypersonic Weapons

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