Migrants Won't See Armed Soldiers at US-Mexico Border
The 5,800 troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border are prohibited from carrying out law enforcement duties.
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Number of Troops at Border Has 'Peaked,' Defense Official Says
The number of troops currently at the border to support the DHS is likely the highest it will get.
SecDef Mattis to Make First Visit to US Troops Stationed at Border
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis plans to visit U.S. troops stationed on the southwest border on Wednesday.
Pentagon Quietly Drops Mentions of Border Mission's Name
The Pentagon has quietly stopped calling the deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border "Operation Faithful Patriot."
A Look at the Troops Being Sent to US-Mexico Border
More than 7,000 active-duty troops are being deployed to Texas, Arizona and California.
Troops from All DoD Services Will Have Roles in Border Buildup, Officials Say
Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines will take part in Operation Faithful Patriot.
Mexico Halts Second Migrant Caravan as Main Group Continues North
The second caravan was stopped shortly after it set off on a highway just north of the Mexico-Guatemala border.
Gov. Brown Extends California National Guard Border Effort
Brown said the guardsmen would be used against transnational gangs, human traffickers, and illegal firearm/drug smugglers.
Alamo Lessons Should Cut 'Heroic' Description, Panel Advises
The word "heroic" was reportedly described as being "value-charged" and an education panel suggested doing away with it.
National Guard Troops to Stay on Border for Another Year
National Guard personnel are authorized to remain on the U.S.-Mexico border for another year, the DoD confirmed Friday.
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2018 Discounts for Military Family Appreciation Month
Businesses are saluting Military Family Appreciation Month with discounts for vets, service members and their families.
Sam’s Club: Special Mil Membership in November
Sam's Club is honoring all active and retired military, veterans and their spouses this November.
Military Family Appreciation Quote: "How Lucky I Am"
A military family means more than just one service member leaning on a collection of supportive people stateside.
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SEAL Allegedly Shot Non-Combatants, Held Reenlistment Ceremony with Corpse
A Navy SEAL who allegedly stabbed a wounded ISIS fighter to death last year is also accused of shooting two noncombatants.
SEALs, Marines Charged in Strangling Murder of Green Beret in Mali
The charges against the four individuals were finalized yesterday, according to a release from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.
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The crash was the 5th in 12 months involving a T-38.
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A female soldier has made it through the selection process required for the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course.
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