The Critical Role of the Arctic Convoys in WWII
The Arctic convoys would play an important role, especially in the critical months between July and December 1941.
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Esper Pledges 'Tough Decisions' on China, Russia if Confirmed as Defense Secretary
If confirmed, he said one of his "personal priorities" would be improving the living standards of military families.
Russian Planes Continue to Deliver S-400 Parts to Turkey
Washington says the Russian S-400s are incompatible with NATO equipment and may lead to Russia acquiring sensitive data.
Over US Warnings, Turkey Gets Russian-Made S-400 Missile System
Turkey's purchase of the so-called "F-35 killer" has begun despite retaliatory plans to boot it from the jet program.
Seamen Killed in Submarine Fire Laid to Rest in Russia
Media weren't allowed to attend a vigil at the local church or the burial.
NATO Sees No Sign of Russia Complying with Missile Pact
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia is showing no sign of respecting a major Cold War-era missile treaty.
Russia: Nuclear Reactor Safe on Fire-Hit Submersible
The nuclear reactor on one of the Russian navy's research submersibles hasn't been damaged in a fire that killed 14 seamen.
Russian Defense Chief Says There Are Survivors of Navy Fire
Some crew members have survived a fire that killed 14 onboard one of the Russian navy's deep-sea research submersibles.
Fire Kills 14 Russian Sailors amid Submarine Speculation
The ministry didn't name the vessel that caught fire, but Russian media reported it was Russia's most secret submarine.
The US Plan to Survive a Soviet Nuke Was Absolutely Bonkers
Congressional hearings in 1955 revealed that civil defense was, uh, let's say, far from robust.
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Should Low-Income Military Families Get a Food Allowance? White House Says No
A provision in the House defense policy bill would create an entitlement to cover food and other needs.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
Lawmaker Orders Investigation into 'Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms
A bill in Congress would order a GAO report on whether there really are gender disparities in uniform prices.
US Marine Corps Asks Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Marine Symbols for Campaign
The service apparently wrote Hunter a letter asking him to immediately stop using the USMC Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem.
Marines' New Top Officer Wants to Give New Moms a Full Year Off
The commandant's plan would drastically expand the service's maternity leave benefits.