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Meet the military families who love to move
As the Pentagon aims to save money and reduce family stress by cutting back on the military rite known as PCS, not everyone is happy.
Trump says US working to take back Bagram Air Base from Taliban
President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
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Mass deportations ensnare immigrant service members, veterans
As the Trump administration engages in a campaign of mass deportations, military experts and veterans say immigrant troops and their relatives are targets.
Senators seek to make it easier for VA to exhume ‘disgraced’ veterans
A proposed bill would give VA more latitude to exhume the remains of veterans convicted of serious crimes who are buried in national cemeteries.
Marines expand barracks refresh project to more West Coast locations
Deferred maintenance and funding shortfalls have worn down Marine housing over decades. "Operation Clean Sweep" was created to address immediate concerns.
Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges
Army veteran Jan Carey set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning.
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Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion.
Sept. 30 deadline nears for Tricare West specialty care referrals
Certain referrals for specialty care for Tricare Prime beneficiaries will expire.
Ocean isn’t free-fire zone for US military drug interdiction: Analysis
A Center for International and Strategic Studies analysis warns that the Trump administration's use of strikes on alleged drug vessels poses serious risks.
South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.
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How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality
The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.
‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
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The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
Ex-midshipman charged in threat that caused US Naval Academy lockdown
Jackson Fleming was arrested on suspicion of sending an online threat through a social media application concerning the academy, federal prosecutors said.
Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years for bribery plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him Tuesday.
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Ocean isn’t free-fire zone for US military drug interdiction: Analysis
A Center for International and Strategic Studies analysis warns that the Trump administration's use of strikes on alleged drug vessels poses serious risks.
By Michael Peck
Senate Dems raise concerns over Pentagon plan for immigration judges
Some Democratic senators are concerned that allowing military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate the Posse Comitatus Act.
South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.
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Navy doctor fired after Hegseth, Libs of TikTok criticize her on X
Libs of TikTok criticized a Navy doctor for a job it appears she never held in an office that was never created. She was then fired from her real position.
By Riley Ceder
Navy seeks to expand Guam housing to support troop buildup
The service expects military personnel on Guam to grow from 17,000 active-duty members in fiscal 2024 to almost 24,000 personnel in fiscal 2033.
By Riley Ceder