Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
Marines Engaged in Direct Gunfights with ISIS in Syria, Commander Says
U.S. Marines, attached to special operations forces in Syria, often found themselves in direct-fire gunfights with Islamic State fighters earlier this year, according to the commander of the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response for Central Command.
By Matthew Cox | Read more
Trump Signs $55 Billion Bill to Replace VA Choice Program
President Donald Trump signed a landmark bill Wednesday to replace the troubled Veterans Choice Program and expand private health care options amid a fight between the White House and Congress over how to pay for it.
By Richard Sisk | Read more
Fort Bragg Army Spouse Faces Deportation
A U.S. Army spouse is awaiting possible deportation at a Georgia holding facility after being detained as an illegal immigrant following a routine traffic stop near Fort Bragg, North Carolina, late last month.
By Amy Bushatz | Read more
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- Air Force in High-Stakes Debate Over HIV-Prevention Drug for Pilots
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- House Wants to Consider Extending Life of Oldest Aircraft Carrier
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- Free LinkedIn Premium Upgrade Coming for Military Spouses
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- Travelers Must Now Prove Govt Quarters Unavailable When Filing Travel Claims
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- Terminally Ill Army Veteran to Visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown