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Cars approach the gate at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. (U.S. Army photo)

Hand Grenade Toxin Pollutes Water near Fort Jackson. But Where Is It Coming From?

The fort released information that traces groundwater contamination to an explosives range known as Kasserine Pass.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., center, accompanied by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., at left, speaks on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lawmaker Calls for Answers on Army Recruiters' Use of China-Based App

A New York lawmaker wants Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy to explain the service's decision to allow recruiters to use TikTok.

Spc. Nicholas C. Panipinto, 20,died on Nov. 6, 2019, from injuries sustained when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle overturned at Camp Humphreys. (U.S. Army photo)

US Soldier Dies, Two Others Injured when Armored Vehicle Overturns During Training in South Korea

Spc. Nicholas C. Panipinto, 20, of Bradenton, Fla., died Wednesday from injuries sustained in the rollover at Camp Humphreys.

Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. (via Wikimedia commons)

President Trump Honors Army POW Who Defied Nazi Demand to ID Jewish Troops

President Donald Trump honored the WWII heroism of Army Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds.

A group of 10 Marines, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and soldiers were part of a group of 125 immigrants that received their citizenship on Liberty Island in New York, Oct. 28, 2011. The event was part of the day-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Randall Clinton)

New Bill Would Protect Military, Veteran Family Members from Deportation

The bill was introduced by a combat-wounded Army veteran in the Senate.

Then-2nd Lt. Antoine Lewis sends a greeting to Chicago, Illinois from Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan for Independence Day 2012. The 39-year-old Army captain was among the 157 people killed in a plane crash in Ethiopia. (Screenshot/DVIDs)

Remains of Army Veteran Killed in Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Crash Returned Home

Antoine Marvin Lewis had been onboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight in March when it crashed shortly after takeoff.

Former National Security Council Director for European Affairs Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, center, leaves after reviewing his testimony from a closed-door interview on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in the impeachment inquiry on President Trump's efforts to press Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Pentagon Chief Says Vindman Should Not Fear Army Retaliation

Esper said that an officer has no reason to fear retribution for testifying in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

The Army Is Overhauling its Battalion Commander Selection Process

Officers bucking for battalion command will have to go through a 5-day assessment to evaluate mental and physical potential.

This new ad campaign from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command launches on November 11, 2019. (Source: Facebook)

Here’s the Army’s Next Big Advertising Campaign

The new campaign will consist of three chapters and focus on soldiers showcasing the Army's 150 Military Occupation Specialti...

Major changes are coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test, officials announced Sept. 27, 2019. The latest adjustments come on the heels of the Army's initial message that the age- and gender-neutral ACFT will replace the nearly 40-year-old Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT. Since then, Army officials have assessed ACFT standards, making tweaks and changes as needed, to ensure the fitness test precisely targets readiness and combat-related skills for a new era of Soldiers. (Army photo by Kevin Fleming)

Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Score Chart

View the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) standards here.

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The USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa. (Lost 52 Project)

Navy Submarine That Went Missing with 80 Sailors Aboard Found 75 Years Later

A team of ocean explorers confirmed that the USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa in June.

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Photo of Master Sgt. Jeffrey Briar and Jennifer Crowley from their Sept. 22, 2019 beach ceremony (via GoFundMe)

After Marine Died on Their Wedding Day, Spouse Pleads for a Proper Goodbye

Marine Master Sgt. Jeffrey Briar died Sept. 22, 2019, shortly after he and Jennifer Crowley were married.

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A map from the Center for a New American Security's report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans," shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from a low of eight in the District of Columbia to a high of 60 in Illinois, with an average of 36 benefits offered. (CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN SECURITY)

New Study Shows Veteran Benefit Discrepancies Between States

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