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Florida man guilty in $88 million drug scheme targeting Tricare, VA
The Justice Department says that the compounded drugs prescribed were "medically unnecessary" and were formulated to "maximize profit."
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Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.
The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.
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No injuries as rockets hit near Baghdad airport, damage two planes
No U.S. personnel were injured, but the rocket attack is a reminder that there are still Americans in harm's way in Iraq.
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Ukraine
Russia says it won’t start a war as Ukraine tensions mount
Russians say they don't want war. But their military buildup continues apace.
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Military families ‘exhausted’ two months into water crisis in Hawaii
Residents of the affected communities are weighed down by the uncertainty of when they'll be able to return to their homes and how safe their homes will be, their long-term health concerns and just the daily grind.
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North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim visits munitions site
North Korea has been ramping up its testing activity in recent months, including six rounds of weapons launches so far in 2022.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Nominate someone for a Service Members of the Year award
Do you know someone who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Service Members of the Year 2022 nominations are now open.
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Installation Guide
An updated database of all the military installations, including location, phone numbers, schools, housing, and more.
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Your Military
Army Alaska paratrooper dies in on-duty accident
Spc. Karolina Ferrer-Padilla died in an accident on JBER Monday.
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Fort Bragg MP did drug deal from patrol car, charges say
The junior soldier faces felony charges in civilian courts, too.
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Hip, cool Army shares unverified Lana Del Rey quote in motivational tweet
The quote isn't found in any of Lana Del Rey's lyrics.
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Securing the north: Expanding the United States’ icebreaker fleet
Icebreakers are imperative to the national security of the United States and its Arctic territories.
In other news
New music video features Marine hooking up with his CO’s daughter
Country band Midland released the video on Jan. 22.
VIDEOS
A new job resource for vets and battlefield gaming | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
AARP launched a new site to help you and your spouse find the job you want. Plus, we honor Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee.
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Did McDonalds just release a Marine Corps Burger?
The Air, Land and Sea will be sold for a limited time beginning Jan. 31.
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New music video features Marine hooking up with his CO’s daughter
Country band Midland released the video on Jan. 22.
By Sarah Sicard
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History and myths of the dreaded ‘Dear John’ letter
The book "Dear John: Love and Loyalty in Wartime America" explores the history and future of the military breakup.
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This tactical clip takes the fight to your hair
They come in a pack of four.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 23, 2022
Future Space Force Guardians sworn in, Thunderbirds fly to the moon, sailors stand watch and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 16, 2022
Tunnel vision, a smoky Stryker, a skating date with Afghan refugees and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 9, 2022
A winter watch, the Stars and Stripes flying high, peeping through a life preserver and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Ukraine
Biden says Russian invasion in February a ‘distinct possibility’
Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the U.S. and its NATO allies expressed concern about a buildup of approximately 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine.
LCS Little Rock temporarily lost power during sea trials, returned to Mayport
USS Little Rock lost power and returned to port during its post-maintenance sea trials, two years after a similar incident involving its combining gear forced it to end its maiden deployment.
Army Alaska paratrooper dies in on-duty accident
Spc. Karolina Ferrer-Padilla died in an accident on JBER Monday.
By Davis Winkie
Coast Guard to suspend search for migrants off Florida
Authorities have now found a total of five bodies, leaving 34 missing five days after the vessel capsized on the way to Florida from the Bahamas.
Another Marine receives a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine
No other U.S. military branch has yet approved any religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Philip Athey
Road trip! Vietnam-era B-52 makes 1,400-mile highway journey for final mission
Damage Inc. II's more than 1,400-mile journey out of retirement constitutes the longest overland movement of a B-52 in history.
These units from across the Army and Air Force are on alert for Ukraine deployment
Units from around the Army and Air Force are on heightened alert.
Pentagon’s civilian casualty tracking ‘a hot mess’
A new center of excellence will deal specifically with preventing and responding to civilian harm.
Fort Bragg MP did drug deal from patrol car, charges say
The junior soldier faces felony charges in civilian courts, too.
By Davis Winkie