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The U.S. lacks the troops, ships and planes to meet security threats, according to the Heritage Foundation.

Officials say the infantry should not be "where we send soldiers that don't have the mental capacity to do other jobs."

The U.S. Air Force could reach 725K airmen and civilians with its proposal to increase to 386 operational squadrons.

The Air Force has allowed more than 600 airmen to join its ranks despite having previously disqualifying medical conditions.

About 100 female Marine recruits have been issued a new dress blues coat that looks more like the one men wear.

Prospective Marines who sign extended service contracts or agree to work in critical fields can take home bonuses up to $8K.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported major declines in the number of U.S. troops seeking naturalization.

The Navy has completed security-clearance investigations on all 29 of the sailors admitted under MAVNI.

The Marine Corps is still processing applicants with lawful permanent resident status, a spokesman said.

After reports that the Army is in search of a slogan, soldiers and vets are bursting with ideas to replace "Army Strong."