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It's Official: Trump Announces Space Force as 6th Military Branch
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to create a "Space Force" as a new, sixth military branch.
Veterans Groups Are Now Pledging to Serve Community With New Creed
Eleven veteran organizations have signed off on a "Veteran's Creed" to continuing pride of service.
Syria Says US-Led Strike Hits Troops in East, US Denies
Iraqi Shiite forces and Syria accused the United States on Monday of targeting their troops inside Syria with an airstrike.
Fort Polk Official Charged with Accepting $25K in Bribes
A man who worked at Fort Polk has been charged with accepting bribes in exchange for help in securing contracts at the base.
Senate May Require Pentagon to Study Permanent US Presence in Poland
The Defense Department could soon be assessing the feasibility of permanently deploying troops to Poland to counter Russia.
Mattis Stresses Integrity to Merchant Marine Graduates
Defense Secretary Mattis urged U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduates to maintain integrity and "run the ethical midfield."
1 Man Dies of Injuries Sustained from Fire at Army Plant
One of three people injured during a flash fire at Radford Army Ammunition Plant has died.
US Navy Crew Transfers 41 Migrants to Italy
The crew of a U.S. Navy vessel has transferred the 41 migrants they rescued over to Italian coast guard ships off Sicily.
Navy Takes Delivery of Future USS Hudner
The Navy has accepted delivery of a destroyer named for Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Hudner.
AFSOC Surgical Team Wants Blood Warmers to Save Lives Downrange
More efficient blood warmers are a solution the AFSOC teams hope they can soon procure for their makeshift trauma rooms.
At Least 36 Dead from Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan
The bomber targeted a gathering of Taliban fighters who were celebrating a three-day truce.
Air Force Reserve Kicks Out Recruit After Racist Video Surfaces
The Air Force Reserve is kicking out a recruit after a video surfaced of her allegedly displaying racist behavior.
New Marine Corps Leave Policy May Offer Tough Choice to Parents
The new policy may create incentives for birth mothers in uniform to designate themselves as secondary caregivers.
Former Marine Sentenced to 51 Years for Killing Army Reservist
In what was expected to be a routine sentencing Friday, the defendant wanted to change his plea to not guilty.
Marine at 8th and I in Hospital With Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
A Marine guard at the home of the commandant in Washington, D.C., has been transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound.
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Senate Tricare Plan Would Dramatically Raise Some Retiree Costs
The proposal fast tracks a plan to charge all military retirees an annual Tricare Select enrollment fee.
6 Tips to Better Secure Your Home, According to a Navy SEAL
Navy SEAL Clint Emerson wants to show you a few cheap, simple tricks that'll help protect your family.
A Military Widow 'Bachelorette?' What Could Go Wrong?
Bring out your military widows, you guys. Reality TV wants to exploit them.
Lump Sum 'Take Rates' Projected for New Blended Retirement
The lump-sum payment option for the Blended Retirement System is enticing. Should you take it?
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