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'Criminal Minds' Star: It's Time for the Army to Have Its Own Museum

Dummy tanks like the inflatable Sherman Tank seen here were used in Operation Fortitude and other Allied D-Day deception operations. (U.S. Army/Wikimedia commons)

A Bodyguard of Lies: How the Allies Deceived Germany about D-Day

An aerial view of the Mulberry harbour at Arromanches, which clearly shows the effectiveness of the breakwater. (Image: Royal Air Force/Wikimedia Commons)

D-Day Succeeded Thanks to an Ingenious Design Called the Mulberry Harbour

An airman sits under the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III with his family, April 26, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Dylan Murakami)

Posttraumatic Growth Proves You Can Be Stronger After Trauma

Wrecks of German Tiger I and Panzer IV tanks, Villers-Bocage, France, Jun 1944. (German Federal Archive via Wikimedia Commons)

While Hitler Snored: D-Day, Rommel and the Panzers

Artist rendering of The National Native American Veterans Memorial, Warriors' Circle of Honor, Harvey Pratt. (U.S. Marine Corps/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Anita Ne)

Veterans of All Services Should Be Included in New Memorial

Airmen work in the Global Strategic Warning and Space Surveillance System Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo., Sept. 2, 2014. The 721st CS ensures constant dataflow of information to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Krystal Ardrey)

NORAD Is Evolving to Meet New Threats to North America

(Photo Credit: Sgt. Samantha Beuterbaugh, MNDB PAO)

Is it Ethical to Dope Troops So They Fight Better?

Switch to Single-Contractor PCS System Is Long Overdue

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard troops march in a military parade marking the 36th anniversary of Iraq's 1980 invasion of Iran, in front of the shrine of late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, just outside Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Trump Administration Zeroes In on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Marcus Crone prepares to collect a sample of a simulated unknown substance during an explosive test kit training demonstration (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams)

Our Nation's Veterans Are a Perfect Match for STEM Jobs

An old Army tank now stands as a monument near the entrance to Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Fort Knox Proves Privatized Housing Can Be Done Right

A military spouse speaks to a potential employer at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the Military Spouse Business Alliance Hiring Fair and Career Forum Aug. 9. (U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera)

Congress, DoD Must Do More to Remove Hurdles to Spouse Employment

Senator Tim Kaine worked with military spouses to introduce a bill in 2018 to help with unemployment issues. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Kaine)

Military Spouses Helped Write Last Year's National Defense Bill

Many veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. Russell Midori/DVIDS

I Have PTSD, But PTSD Doesn't Have Me

In a demonstration of the Telehealth process at Fort Campbell's Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, clinical staff nurse Lt. Maxx P. Mamula examines mock patient Master Sgt. Jason H. Alexander using a digital external ocular camera. (U.S. Army photo/Gigail Cureton)

Telehealth Video Technology Is Helping the VA Reach More Vets

In this undated photo distributed on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, celebrates what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korean Denuclearization Is Steadily Slipping Away

FILE -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Venezuelian President Nicolas Maduro during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, July 2, 2013. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Alexei Nikolsky, Presidential Press Service)

Russia Doubles Down in Venezuela

Zianni and her family pose for a photo. (Courtesy Photo)

Veterans' Combat Trauma Is Often Passed Onto Their Children

Outdated family quarters at Fort Lee get demolished to make room for modern replacement units. (U.S. Army/T. Anthony Bell)

The Bad Decisions that Led to Privatized Military Housing Woes

FILE -- A fighter of Christian Syriac militia that battles the Islamic State group burns an ISIS flag on the western side of Raqqa, northeast Syria, July 17, 2017. U.S.-backed Syrian fighters fought Islamic State militants in the heart of Raqqa, the extremists' self-styled capital, as scores of civilians fled areas controlled by the group. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

With ISIS Caliphate Defeated, Syrian Democratic Forces Begin a New Chapter

U.S. Marine Corps recruits, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, listen to periods of instruction about the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) at Leatherneck Square on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, July 11, 2018. The Marine Corps Martial Arts Program helps to create the warrior ethos by utilizing armed and unarmed techniques from various styles of martial arts. (Yamil Casarreal/Marine Corps)

GI Jane Was a Fairy Tale: Fighting for Respect in the Marine Corps

Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Services commander, tours the STEM demonstration prior to a screening of the movie “Captain Marvel” in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2019 (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank)

The Necessary Impact of Captain Marvel on the Military

Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Chad Salyers, from Wabash, Indiana, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), runs his last mile of the Murph Challenge fitness event in recognition of Memorial Day. The Murph Challenge honors Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL who died in Afghanistan in 2005. The challenge is to complete a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, and second one-mile run, all within an hour. ( Joe Boggio/Navy)

Chairman's Flight Surgeon Shares Insights on How to Run Farther and Live Longer

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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston, command sergeant major of Army Forces Command, right, speaks about the importance of having the correct gear and equipment to accomplish the mission. He met with soldiers of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment on Nov. 19, 2018, in Baghdad, Iraq. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Phillip McTaggart)

Next SMA Has a Reputation as a Stickler for Standards -- and a Soldier's Soldier

Soldiers will be able to expect fairness from Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston as the Army's top enlisted man.

A U.S. Huey helicopter sprays Agent Orange over Vietnam. The U.S. military used at least 11 million gallons of Agent Orange in Vietnam from 1961 to 1972. Wikimedia Commons

Vietnam Veterans Who Died from Agent Orange Effects to Be Honored Saturday

On Saturday, 536 deceased veterans will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's "In Memory Program."

Senior Airman Kyle Bowers, left, a C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, and Capt. Cal Lampela, a C-17 pilot, are instructors assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Joshua R. Maund)

This C-17 Crew Broke Diplomatic Protocol to Save a Life. Now They’re Up for Awards

The decision they made to head to Ireland to save the sailor's life got the Air Force's attention.

Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, who commanded U.S. 5th Fleet, is shown aboard the guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham in Manama, Bahrain, on Oct. 24, 2018. He was found dead in his home in Janabiya, Bahrain, on Dec. 1 of that year. His death has been ruled a suicide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay)

Navy Vice Admiral, Former Head of 5th Fleet, Died by Suicide in Bahrain

Vice Adm. Scott Stearney was found dead in his home Dec. 1, 2018.

An oil tanker is on fire in the sea of Oman, Thursday, June 13, 2019. Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz were reportedly attacked on Thursday, an assault that left one ablaze and adrift as sailors were evacuated from both vessels and the U.S. Navy rushed to assist amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. (AP Photo/ISNA)

Iran Fired Missile at US Drone Prior to Tanker Attacks: Defense Official

Iran and an Iranian proxy group fired surface-to-air missiles at U.S. drones in recent days, the official said.

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Limpet Mine Attack in the Gulf of Oman

Video recorded by a U.S aircraft of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Gashti Class patrol boat and crew.

Timelapse: Ships Depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for BALTOPS 2019

Ships depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in.

30 Central Americans Enter US Illegally West of Sasabe, Arizona

30 Central Americans enter the U.S. And surrender to agents west of Sasabe, Az. The group, consisting of family.

Marines Test Robotic Breaching Vehicles

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division get familiar with autonomous robotics during the Robotic Complex.

Command Sergeant Major Warns About Inadequate Training

U.S. Forces Command CSM Michael Grinston on inadequate training.

Army News

From left, Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Weatherspoon, assigned to the 379th Force Support Squadron superintendent poses with SGT. Yolanda Gayden, 444th Human Resource Company, 2nd Platoon, during an Iftar dinner, May 26, 2018 in Doha, Qatar. Ramadan is one of the most celebrated observances for Muslims and is a time for increased worship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enjoli Saunders)

Army Investigation Found No Anti-Muslim Bias in Hijab Case

The Army debunked the discrimination claim, but investigators called for greater sensitivity.

Thirty-four cadets from Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy's Class 22 present their high school diplomas to the audience after graduating, Dec. 7, 2018, during a ceremony in Los Alamitos, California. The 34 cadets were part of more than 180 cadets who completed the academy's five and a half month residential phase between July and December at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Crystal Housman)

Vietnam Vet Who Dropped Out to Join Army Gets High School Diploma 50 years Later

He earned a GED while in the service, but always had a nagging desire to receive a diploma.

Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Krause, right, a truck driver and the first sergeant for 32nd Composite Truck Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, pins his son, Spc. Skylar Krause, a geospatial intelligence imagery analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to the rank of specialist during a brief promotion ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on Friday, April 26. Spc. Krause waited nearly two months to be pinned to

Fathers' Military Service Helps Inspire Sons to Join Military

Three soldiers reflect on what stood out to them during their fathers' military careers.

Navy News

Incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Lena Kaman receives the Helicopter Training Squadron 8 command colors from Chief Petty Officer Robert Hand during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Whiting Field on June 7. Cmdr. Jessica Parker, outgoing commanding officer relinquished command to Kaman following 14 months leading the squadron. (Photo by Jamie Link)

Female Team Leading Elite Helicopter Training Changes Command in Pensacola

Helicopter Training Squadron Eight trains 100% of all rotary pilots for the Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps.

An oil tanker is on fire in the sea of Oman on June 13, 2019. Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz were reportedly attacked, an assault that left one ablaze and adrift as sailors were evacuated from both vessels and the U.S. Navy rushed to assist amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. (AP/ISNA)

Damaged Tanker Arrives at UAE Anchorage Amid Increased Regional Tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats.

The U.S. Navy’s future littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) launches sideways into the Menominee River in Marinette, Wisc., following its christening by ship sponsor Sharla Tester. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin/Released)

Navy Will Launch Combat Ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul From Midwest Port

The ship will be christened and then literally dropped sideways into the Menominee River.

Air Force News

Damaged Tanker Arrives at UAE Anchorage Amid Increased Regional Tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats.

Basic cadets march on the U.S. Air Force Academy's terrazzo in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 12, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Darcie Ibidapo)

Air Force Academy Sergeant Faces Hearing on 10 Assault Charges

The sergeant is accused of a series of assaults involving a victim described as his "intimate partner."

Falcons fullback Cole Fagan rushes through the Colorado State University Rams defense gaining a first down, in a Mountain West Conference game at Falcon Stadium Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. The Falcons defeated the Rams 27-19 in their season finale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Armstrong)

Air Force Football's Leading Rusher Removed From Team

Cole Fagan has been removed from the team pending an ongoing investigation.

Marine Corps News

He Wanted to Apologize for Cutting Off Another Driver. It Ended in a Deadly Shootout

After a Marine Corps veteran accidentally cut off another car, he was ready to apologize at the next light. Two people died.

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2011, file photo, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, administers the House oath to Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., as his wife, Margaret, looks on during a mock swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Wife of Marine Vet Rep. Duncan Hunter Admits Guilt in Campaign Finance Scandal

Margaret Hunter formally admitted that she illegally used thousands of dollars in campaign donations for personal expenses.

Permanent personnel Marines from The Basic School conduct a 10-mile hike on the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on July 1, 2013. Lance Cpl. Cuong Le/Marine Corps

Marine Lieutenant Investigated Over Racist Social Media Posts

Yet another Marine is under investigation for posting racist material on social media, the sixth known case since 2018.

Coast Guard News

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Jose Termini, a crew member at Station Cape Charles, Virginia, topples out of his kayak during a demonstration in the Chesapeake Bay, Oct. 30, 2018. The station crew hosted local media members to explain the dangers of cold water and offer safety tips. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Fireman Aidan Cooney/Released)

Hoax 'Mayday' Distress Caller Vexes Coast Guard in Maryland

The caller is recorded saying they are "going down with the ship" and "mayday, mayday, mayday," along with profanities.

Coast Guard Cutter Legare and crew underway during their patrol of the Caribbean Sea, Dec. 22, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

4 Jamaican Fishermen Detained on Coast Guard Ships

The Coast Guard said officers interdicting the vessel in 2017 saw the crew toss packages of marijuana into the water.

An all-female watch was executed on the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw during the ship's transit to Chicago, Nov. 27, 2012. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Robert Butler)

Coast Guard Strips Gender-Specific Pronouns from Evals, Promotion Board Packages

The effort is one of many initiatives designed to improve equality and retain women in the service.