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Military Group Voices of Service Makes the Top 5 in 'America's Got Talent' Finals
They may not have taken the crown, but here's hoping we'll hear their voices for years to come.
Military Singing Group Voices of Service Goes for the Win on 'America's Got Talent'
Voices of Service, a singing quartet of active-duty soldiers and veterans, has advanced to the "America's Got Talent" finals.
Ken Burns Tells an Epic Story of Modern America in 'Country Music'
Of course, World War II and Vietnam play a huge role in this story of music in the USA.
Mat Best’s ‘Not Your Typical Military Book’ Hits the Top of the Charts
Mat says he's "humbled" by success, but his book truly is a different kind of military memoir.
Outlaw Reggae Masterpiece 'The Harder They Come' Gets an Epic Expanded Release
It's one of the greatest music films ever and (at the same time) one of the definitive outlaw action pictures of the early '7...
Sean Parnell Asks, ‘How Would You Deal With Your Mom During a Firefight?’
In an excerpt from the novel "All Out War," Eric Steele is forced to deal with his mother and an assault on his house at the...
Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson Do 'The Hustle'
If you're stuck when making a choice on movie night, this one is a lot funnier than its Rotten Tomatoes score might suggest.
Is Thinking About Godzilla Better Than Actually Watching Godzilla?
Godzilla is perhaps the most awesome monster in movie history, but are any of the movies actually any good?
How Director Ric Roman Waugh Brought Veteran Issues to ‘Angel Has Fallen’
Secret Service agent Mike Banning is dealing with the trauma from the first two movies but people are still trying to kill th...
Sound Off: Are You OK With Trump's Medal of Honor Joke?
As he praised World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams, the president made a little joke.
'Addiction Unplugged': PTSD and the Opioid Crisis
Combat veterans are one of the largest at-risk groups for opioid addiction, both from injuries sustained in the field or as a...
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Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
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.
UFO Videos Are Footage of Real 'Unidentified' Objects, US Navy Acknowledges
The first video of the unidentified object was taken on Nov. 14, 2004.
After PT Deaths, Air Force Weighs Separating Waist Measurement from Fitness Test
The Air Force's top enlisted leader said some airmen go to extremes, even starving themselves, to pass the tape test.
Special Forces Soldier Identified as Latest Combat Death in Afghanistan
The soldier killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Griffin.
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Army News
At 98, D-Day Vet Jumps Again, with Eyes on the Big 100
The American who caused a sensation by parachuting into Normandy for the anniversary of the D-Day landings was at it again.
The 'Hero of Cologne' Receives his Bronze Star 75 Years Late
When 96-year-old Clarence Smoyer came to Washington, he thought he was heading to the Pentagon to sign copies of "Spearhead."
West Point Grad Esper Fields Tough Question on Army-Air Force Game Loyalties
Defense Secretary Mark Esper feigned neutrality Wednesday on the upcoming Army-Air Force football game.
Navy News
Lasers That Take Out Drones and Small Boats Could Be Mounted On More Navy Ships
Navy warship is getting a laser five times stronger than the one the service has tested in the past.
Navy Considers Opening Parts of Naval Air Station Oceana to Public
The Navy is considering opening parts of Naval Air Station Oceana to the public and leasing the land to private companies.
Former San Diego Sailor Receives 20-Year Sentence for Sex Crimes Against a Minor
A former U.S. Navy sailor was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday for having sexual contact with a 14-year-old.
Air Force News
Dear Air Force: You Are Missing the Point on Suicide Prevention
I took the survey from your Invisible Wound Initiative. When I was done, I was very disappointed in you.
Senator Threatens to Hold Back Air Force Nominee Over Trump Resort Stays
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants Barbara Barrett to promise to end spending at properties belonging to the "grifter-in-chief."
First National Guard Unit Gets F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
The Vermont Air National Guard is due to take delivery Thursday of the first two of what will become 20 F-35 fighters.
Marine Corps News
Hundreds of Marines Are Headed to Central, South America as Amphib Changes Homeports
Members of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit will spend October in the U.S. Southern Command area of operations,.
Marines Arm Drone Vehicle with .50-cal Machine Gun for Urban Fight
The Marine Corps is experimenting with new options for its unmanned, squad prototype vehicle.
Marines Test Nonlethal Mortar Round for Crowd Control
They may not be deadly, but some of the nonlethal weapons the Marine Corps is working on look pretty devastating.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Commander Charged with Importing Narcotics
According to a complaint, James Silcox III received three shipments of Tramadol to post-office boxes over the summer.
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.