US Cutting Counterterror Forces in Africa
The planned 10 percent cut from U.S. Africa Command's total force of 7,200 troops will be carried out over several years.
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SEAL Allegedly Texted Photo Cradling ISIS Fighter's Head
Navy SEAL Chief Edward "Eddie" Gallagher allegedly texted a photo of himself cradling a dead ISIS fighter's head.
Explosion in Kabul Targets Anti-Taliban Rally, Killing 3
It was not immediately clear if the blast in Kabul was from a bomb detonated by remote control or from a suicide bomber.
Australian Police Say Stabbing Attack Linked to Terrorism
Police said the attacker got out of a pickup truck, which then caught fire, and attacked three bystanders with a knife.
Another Apparent Afghan Insider Attack Kills US Service Member
The assailant, a member of the Afghan security forces, was reportedly killed immediately by other Afghan forces.
Taliban: 5 Freed from Guantanamo Bay Prison Now in Qatar Office
Five members of the Taliban who were freed from Gitmo in exchange for Bowe Bergdahl have joined the group's political office.
Hundreds of Afghan Polling Centers Open for Second Day of Voting
About three million people defied the threat of militant attacks to cast their ballots in the long-delayed election.
Attack in Afghanistan Is Reminder of Formidable Task That Lies Ahead
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, Army Gen. Scott Miller, was unharmed in Thursday's attack.
US Envoy for Afghan Peace Returns to Kabul as Latest Bombing Kills 14
Last week, the Taliban demanded a complete withdrawal of foreign forces as the only solution to end Afghanistan's war.
It's Been 18 Years and Families of USS Cole Bombing Victims Still Await Justice
The youngest sailors reporting on board Navy ships today were toddlers when the Cole was attacked 18 years ago.
November is Military Family Appreciation Month
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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VA Disability Compensation Rates See Largest Increase in 7 Years
Stand by for the largest increase in disability benefits since 2012
Fathers of 3 Green Berets Killed in Jordan File Lawsuit Alleging Cover-Up
The fathers of three U.S. troops killed in Jordan compared the deaths of their sons to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
First Class of Female Marine Recruits Graduates in New Dress Blues
After years of development, the Marines' new female dress blue uniform is here and available to the Corps' newest members.
All Military Services Get Failing Grade in First-Ever Audit of Pentagon
SecDef Jim Mattis said the audit identified "multiple material weaknesses" but few savings opportunities.
Trump Says He Should Have Gone to Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day
Although protocols don't call for the president to attend ceremonies at Arlington, it has become a semi-tradition.