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Emergency Preparedness
Tricare Lifts Prescription Refill, Referral Requirements in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
Emergency procedures are in place to help residents of Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Florida Military Bases Face Evacuations as Dorian Forces Aircraft, Ships to Be Moved
Dorian is expected to make landfall in Florida on Monday evening as a Category 4 storm.
New York National Guard Prepares for Approaching Winter Storm
State officials warned New Yorkers to expect 12 to 24 inches of snowfall throughout Upstate New York over the weekend.
Steps Taken to Address Walter Reed Shooting Alert Error
Warning messages were inadvertently sent to nearly 4,000 people on Nov. 27 over an emergency alert system.
These Military Bases Are Evacuating Now as Hurricane Florence Bears Down
Tens of thousands of troops, their families and recruits started evacuating at least five military bases Tuesday.
Amphibious Ships to 'Chase Florence' as 7,000 Troops Stand by for Rescue Ops
The effort activated to support relief and rescue operations after Hurricane Florence hits has swelled to 7,000 troops.
VA Evacuates Hundreds of Patients, Closes Hospitals as It Braces for Hurricane
The department is also working to make sure disability checks go out if flooding disrupts the mail service.
Marines Follow Governor's Lead, Cancel Parris Island Evacuation Ahead of Florence
The Marines will follow the lead of S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster, who on Tuesday rescinded a mandatory evacuation order.
Lejeune Commander Fires Back at Critics After Declining to Evacuate Base
Brig. Gen. Alford issued a series responses after troops objected to his decision against a mandatory evacuation.
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Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
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Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress
Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
The Air Force Just Dropped 80,000 Pounds of Bombs on Island 'Infested' with ISIS Fighters
The U.S.-led international coalition said it targeted ISIS militants on the island, located in the Salah ad Din Province.