'Precious Son:' Army Ranger Dies From Afghanistan Combat Wounds
Sgt. Cameron Meddock died after being shot during combat operations Jan. 13 in Afghanistan.
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Army Chief: 2nd Advisory Team Will Go to Afghanistan Despite Withdrawal Plan
Milley said that the second of six SFABs is finishing up its training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, for the deployment.
Pelosi Cancels Afghanistan Trip, Cites Trump 'Leak'
It was the latest twist in what has become a Washington game of brinkmanship between Pelosi and Trump.
US Peace Envoy in Pakistan Seeking End to 17-year Afghan War
U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has accelerated efforts to end the war since his appointment last September.
Medevac Crew Earns Valor Awards Following Harrowing Rescue Mission
Five aircrew members received the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor during a ceremony officiated by Gen. Scott Miller.
Former Defense Secretary Harold Brown Dies at Age 91
The turbulent period in which Brown served included the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iranian hostage crisis.
Marine Deemed Falsely Accused of War Crimes Recommended for Higher Retired Rank
The board recommended that Galvin be assigned the retired rank of lieutenant colonel and receive commensurate back pay.
US Withdrawal Plan from Afghanistan Won't Include SOF Strike Units
Special operations strike units will remain in country to carry out raids on Taliban and ISIS fighters, a DoD official said.
Trump Claims to Have Fired Mattis for Failure to End Afghan War
At a Cabinet meeting, Trump said he "essentially" fired Mattis by ordering him out of the Pentagon by Jan. 1.
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R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried at Arlington
Gunny Hartman will be formally laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 10am on Jan. 18.
The Military Has Begun Issuing Sneakers to Recruits at Boot Camp
The DoD's Defense Logistics Agency has begun delivering athletic shoes made by three American manufacturers to the services.
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
Fort Hood Soldier Killed at National Training Center Identified
Army Spc. Octavious Deshon Lakes Jr. was killed in a rollover accident in an M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Four US Troops, Civilian Workers Killed, Three Wounded in Syria Bombing
U.S. troops were killed in an explosion Wednesday in Manbij, a military spokesman said.