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These Vets Climb a Mountain in Alaska to Honor POW/MIA
The mountain’s name -- Mount POW/MIA -- honors prisoners of war and troops missing in action from U.S. conflicts.
Caregivers of Wounded Vets Have Unique Job Needs. These New Projects Aim to Help
The fellowship expansion and the new booklet were announced Tuesday at an event in Washington, D.C.
Tricare Open Enrollment for 2020 Begins Soon
If you want to make changes to your coverage for 2020, you need to do it during the Tricare open enrollment period.
Retirees Could Receive Tricare Refund Check
Military retirees who paid annual Tricare Prime enrollment fees in 2018 or 2019 could soon see a refund check in the mail.
National Guard to Offer Vet Center Help During Drill Weekends
Guardsmen could soon have access to on-site mental health help at their monthly drill weekends as part of a partnership betwe...
Here's How to Adopt a Military Working Dog
Who can resist the temptation to adopt a retired military working dog?
13 Photos of Military Working Dogs Being Awesome
Protector, helper, hero and companion? That's the military working dog. Here are 13 pictures that prove it.
Military Pharmacies May Change List of Free Over-the-Counter Drugs Offered
The possible changes are part of the military medical system's shift from the services to the Defense Health Agency.
Indiana National Guard IDs Soldier Killed in Training Incident
Staff Sgt. Andrew Michael St. John, 29, of Greenwood, Indiana served in the infantry with Company B, 1st Battalion, 151st Inf...
Pentagon Rolls Out New Spouse Transition Program
The program is currently available only online through Military OneSource.
DoD to Issue Revamped Spouse Transition Program
Existing transition programs usually focus on service members, allowing spouses to attend classes on a "space available" basi...
More Vets Will Be Headed to Nursing Homes, and VA May Not Be Ready: Report
The report found the number of veterans in VA-funded nursing home care is expected to total about 44,000 by 2022.
Veteran Dies by Suicide in North Carolina VA Parking Lot
The death is the latest in a series of veteran suicides in the parking lots of VA facilities across the country.
Terminally Ill Military Kids Can Now Receive Both Treatment and Hospice
Parents of children with terminal illness covered by Tricare no longer have to choose between treatment and end-of-life care.
4 Tips for All Military Spouse Job Paths
These tips can make working life easier for all military spouses, no matter what their career path.
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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.
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.
Acquitted Navy SEAL Sues Ex-Lawyers, Legal Nonprofit
The lawsuit filed in Texas by Petty Officer 1st Class Edward Gallagher claims his case was not defended properly.
With B-1 Aging and B-21 Still Years Out, Air Force May Soon Have No Go-To Bomber
The U.S. is the only allied country that still flies bombers.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
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Army News
More than 400 Fort Bragg Soldiers Return After Yearlong Deployment
Cheers, hugs and handshakes filled the pack shed at Fort Bragg's Green Ramp on Sunday.
The Story of Rick Rescorla, Vietnam Vet and 9/11 Hero
The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
December Trial for Former Green Beret Accused of Killing Bomb-Maker
A former U.S. Army commando will face a trial in December on allegations that he murdered a bomb-maker in Afghanistan.
Navy News
Navy 3-Star Says Rust on Ships Is Not Driving Up Maintenance Costs
Retired officers and experts have been sounding off on the state of the Navy's fleet after photos have shown rust buildup.
Anchor Away: USS George Washington Gets a 32-Ton Gift from the Big E
The former USS Enterprise was decommissioned in 2017, yet it will serve the nation for years to come -- piece by piece.
Navy Couple Gets $11.5M Settlement over Guam Hospital Birth
A federal judge approved the monetary settlement to help the parents care for their child, who suffers severe brain damage.
Air Force News
Lockheed, Aerojet Rocketdyne Working on a Mach 5 Cruise Missile
The arms race in hypersonics has become a major concern for the Air Force.
Air Force Ad Campaign Will Leverage Space Force Buzz to Drive Recruitment
The Air Force is already crafting a marketing campaign that leverages space to boost recruiting.
Air Force Names New Trainer Jet the T-7A Red Hawk in Honor of Tuskegee Airmen
The U.S. Air Force will call its new trainer the T-7A "Red Hawk."
Marine Corps News
Mental Competency in Question for Man Accused of Gunning Down Navy Corpsman
The deputy DA said the defendant, a former Marine, has a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Former Camp Pendleton Battalion Commander to Face Domestic Violence Charges
Lt. Col. Francisco Zavala, 43, is accused of assault, destruction of property, and making false official statements.
Man Who Plotted Lubbock Hotel Shooting Upset over Discharge from Military: Documents
He was upset he was considered "defective" by the military when he was discharged for his mental illness, court records show.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Discovers Abandoned Panga Boat with 41 Bales of Marijuana
A helicopter crew was dispatched to conduct a search for possible people in distress.
Wreckage from Fatal Boat Fire Taken to Naval Base Ventura County
A ship-tracking website shows the barge that transported the Conception in Port Hueneme.
Cruise Ship Carrying Sightseers Collides with World War II Destroyer Floating Museum
Guests on a sightseeing tour got to see what happens when a cruise ship collides with another boat, the USS Slater.