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More US Troops Are Deploying to the Middle East to Counter Iran
Shanahan announced the move Friday to "safeguard U.S. forces given the ongoing threat posed by Iranian forces."
New Space Force Details Emerge in Senate Spending Plan
Lawmakers have decided to keep the Space Force's top uniformed leader from joining the Joint Chiefs for a year.
Lawmakers Again Bid for Gitmo Detainees to Receive Emergency Care in US
Lawmakers are once again pushing to authorize the transfer of prisoners to the U.S. for emergency medical care.
Lawmakers Hit Back at DoD Proposal Limiting Information-Sharing with Congress
Two key House lawmakers slammed a Pentagon proposal that would limit what top brass tells Congress about operational plans.
Norway Worries Melting Arctic Ice Will Incite Drone Ops and Conflict
The drones could be programmed to "follow strategic assets," including Norwegian or ally submarines.
F-22s Intercept Russian Bombers, Fighter Jets Off Coast of Alaska
U.S. F-22 Raptors intercepted four Russian bombers and a pair of Su-35 Flanker-E fighter aircraft off the coast of Alaska.
Trump Taps Former Diplomat as Next Air Force Secretary
Barbara Barrett, a former diplomat and businesswoman, is the president's pick to be the service's 25th secretary.
Air Force's Space 'Think Tank' Studies Future of Conflict Beyond Earth
Within the Air Command and Staff College resides a task force that has one core mission: to be America's think tank for space...
Air Force Wants Both F-35 and F-15EX. But if Forced to Choose, It's No Contest: SecAF
The only factor that would stifle the F-15EX fleet would be another bad budget situation, said Air Force Secretary Wilson.
Air Force Secretary Wants Pilots to Get More Simulator Time
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said that more simulator time should be a "no-brainer" for pilots to become proficient.
Outgoing SecAF Worries About Developing Service Culture at New Space Force
The conversation surrounding the creation of a U.S. Space Force has brought with it skepticism and confusion.
SecAF Wilson: Mattis' Departure Made it Easier for Me to Resign
Heather Wilson will depart her position as Air Force secretary June 1.
No Additional Marines Bound for Norway as Cold-Weather Training Advances
The government of Norway has no immediate plans to call for more U.S. Marines to train alongside its troops.
US Bombers, Fighters Begin Patrols over Persian Gulf amid Reported Iranian Threats
B-52 bombers that deployed to the Middle East to counter unspecified threats from Iran have begun patrols in the Persian Gulf...
'You Haven't Seen Us:' Norway Kicks Tires on Stealthy F-35s as First Exercise Begins
Norway now has 12 F-35A fighters and will grow its inventory to 15 by September.
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3 Silent Drill Platoon Marines Kicked Out, 2 Others Lose a Rank for Hazing
Members of the Silent Drill Platoon were punished after someone said they saw them use a training rifle to strike someone.
Navy to Change Pilot Call Sign Protocol After Minority Aviators Report Bias
The head of naval aviation has directed the creation of a new process for approving and reviewing pilots' call signs.
Thunder's End: Rolling Thunder to Mark Final Memorial Day Event This Weekend
This year's annual Rolling Thunder veterans tribute will be the last.
Five Sailors at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Charged with Sexual Assault
Five sailors were arrested at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on charges that the men sexually assaulted a woman last year.
Army Beginning to See Payoff from New Recruiting Strategy
Recruiting is up 27 percent year-over-year in Minneapolis, 19 percent in New York City and 17 percent in Baltimore.
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Army Taps Five Firms to Study How to Mount 30mm Cannons on Strykers
The U.S. Army recently selected five defense firms to participate in a design study for mounting a 30mm cannon on a Stryker.
Army to Promote Hundreds of PSYOP Soldiers at Fort Bragg
The 1st Special Forces Command will promote 300 psychological operations sergeants at a record-breaking promotion ceremony
Army Will Soon Open More Combat Jobs to Women, General Says
Over the last three years, more than 1,000 female soldiers have moved into combat-arms jobs.
Navy News
Navy: Sailor Contacted Russians, Pleads Guilty to Espionage
According to Navy court documents, Kellogg, 26, was in contact with Sevmash, Russia's largest shipbuilding enterprise.
Senate Committee's Defense Spending Plan Includes More Money for Amphibs
The Senate Armed Services Committee's budget plan would restore some funding for Navy warships that Marines say they need .
Lawmakers Again Bid for Gitmo Detainees to Receive Emergency Care in US
Lawmakers are once again pushing to authorize the transfer of prisoners to the U.S. for emergency medical care.
Air Force News
More US Troops Are Deploying to the Middle East to Counter Iran
Shanahan announced the move Friday to "safeguard U.S. forces given the ongoing threat posed by Iranian forces."
Air Force Agrees to Reimburse West Virginia City for Chemical Cleanup
The Air Force has agreed to reimburse $4.9 million to the city of Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Dashcam Video Shows the Moment Pilot Ejects from Plummeting F-16
Dashcam footage from a freeway commuter shows the moment a pilot ejected from an F-16 military jet last week.
Marine Corps News
Russian Court Extends Arrest for Marine Veteran Accused of Spying
A Russian court on Friday extended the arrest for Paul Whelan, who complained in court about abuse in custody.
Top Marine Makes Plea to End Suicide, Says 'Zero Shame' in Admitting Problem
Active-duty suicide rates in the Navy and Marine Corps reached a 10-year high last year.
10-Day Tribute Run at Fort Gordon Honoring Fallen Marines, Sailors Concludes
During the closing ceremony, 1,500 dog tags that service members ran with hung on a cross.
Coast Guard News
Purple Hearts Finally Awarded to Coast Guard Crew Killed in World War I
The cutter Tampa was sunk by a U-boat torpedo in 1918, killing all 131 aboard.
Fleet Week Brings Navy, Marines and Coast Guard to New York
Nearly 3,000 members of the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard are expected in the city as part of the week-long affair.
Bolton: Coast Guard to Help Reassert US Leadership in Arctic
Bolton said the Coast Guard also will play an important role as the administration pressures Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua.