Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
Navy Has First Female Applicants for SEAL Officer, Special Boat Units
More than a year after a mandate for the Pentagon opened previously closed ground combat and special operations jobs to women, officials say the Navy has its first female candidates for its most elite special warfare roles.
by Hope Hodge Seck at Military.com | Read more
Trump Announces Transgender Ban for the Military
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a ban on transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
by Brendan McGarry at Military.com | Read more
Investigation Faults Navy in Fitzgerald Collision: Report
Preliminary results of an investigation into a deadly mishap in which the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with a cargo ship near Japan in June indicate the Navy crew's failure to act caused the disaster, according to an exclusive CNN report published Friday morning.
by Hope Hodge Seck at Military.com | Read more
Most Read in Army
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- Vietnam War Pilot Reunites with Cobra Helicopter 45 Years Later
Most Read in Navy
- USS Thunderbolt Fires Warning Shots to Stop Approaching Iranian Vessel
- Trump Welcomes New High-Tech Warship to Navy
Most Read in Air Force
- Air Force Reviewing Petition to Restore Rank of Vietnam-Era General
- Airmen Fighting ISIS Talk Future Electronic Attack Aircraft EC-X
Most Read in Marine Corps
- Marine Corps Squadron Commander Fired Amid 'Loss of Trust, Confidence'
- Marine Dog with Cancer Gets Tear-Filled Farewell
Most Read in Technology
- The Navy’s Railgun Will Get Faster, More Powerful This Summer
- Pentagon Works to Avoid Past Mistakes With Next-Gen Helicopter Program
Most Read in Gear and Fitness
- Army Demonstrates a New Age of Night Marksmanship Technology
- Daniel Defense Unveils Its 3-D Printed Suppressor
Most Read in Business
- Pentagon's Handling of Afghan Camouflage Under Criminal Review
- Mattis Blasts Pentagon for Complacency and Wastefulness
Most Read in Spouse and Family
- Here’s How GI Bill Reform Would Help — and Hurt — Families
- She Kept Quiet When Spouses Maligned Female Marines. Then She Met Joy
Most Read in Entertainment
- Army Veteran Toby Montoya Helps Keep ‘The Night Shift’ On Track
- Veteran Nick Palmisciano Tells the Story Behind the ‘Range 15’ Documentary
Most Read in Pay and Benefits
Most Read in Veterans
- House Fails to Pass Bill Extending VA Choice Program
- Exchanges Seek to 'Beat' Amazon by Offering Tax-Free Shopping to Vets
-- Sean Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown.
![](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2024-11/1time%20cher%20uss%20missouri%201200.jpg?itok=qi9yyMAM "Cher's more formal look in her 1989 music video, "If I Could Turn Back Time," filmed aboard the battleship USS Missouri. (Criteron Studios)")
