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Military suicides went down in the last year, but 2020 may end up reversing that trend
Military suicides dropped last year, but preliminary numbers show that 2020 could reverse that progress.
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Caregivers of older veterans can apply for financial assistance from VA starting today
After a extra year of waiting, thousands of caregivers of veterans are eligible for the monthly payouts.
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Navy conducts freedom of navigation operations off Venezuelan coast
It's at least the third such operation this year challenging Venezuela's maritime claims.
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Harrowing tale of Green Beret’s Vietnam valor drives push for Medal of Honor
Capt. William Albracht was awarded a Silver Star 43 years after his heroic actions in combat during the Vietnam War, but some veterans and members of Congress are pushing for him to receive the nation's highest valor award.
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Double the firepower: MQ-9 tests flying with eight Hellfire missiles
The expanded Hellfire capacity will let Reapers continue to strike targets throughout their lengthy missions, without having to wait for freshly armed backups.
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National Guard suicides went down in 2019. Now comes the trauma of 2020.
The National Guard's record-high 2018 suicide rate came down in 2019. Rather than declaring victory, officials are turning their attention to the stress of 2020.
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Armor attrition in Nagorno-Karabakh battle not a sign US should give up on tanks, experts say
As Armenia and Azerbaijan trade deadly blows in what many worry could turn into full-scale war, America’s military experts take notes on what not to do.
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Vietnam veteran’s long-lost military ID tag returned to his widow
The Purple Heart recipient's dog tag was found by an American citizen traveling in Russia, but it's unclear how it made it there.
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Soldiers are using tuition assistance a bit more during pandemic
The Army did not run out of TA funds in 2020, though the Air Force did.
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A military member’s guide to balance transfers
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Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great financial offers and tools available to help pay off credit card debt and get you back on track.
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Fuel tanker pilot praised for keeping crew safe after mid-air collision with F-35
The KC-130J tanker landed on its belly in a field, while the F-35B pilot ejected successfully. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
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For the fire-ravaged ship Bonhomme Richard, the US Navy has no good options
The damage to Bonhomme Richard is tremendous, but the Navy doens't have any good choices
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Esper kicks off North Africa tour in Tunisia
It is his first trip to Africa as defense secretary.
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A lethal new side of COVID, and a plan to close Parris Island? — The Briefing, 10.1.20
New data suggests military suicide numbers have taken alarming jump in the time of COVID-19. The Marines look at closing Parris Island as they move toward integrated training platoons. Military Times tags along in one of the last two B-29s still flying, and a story of Vietnam heroism that may be worthy of a Medal of Honor. All that and more on The Briefing for 10.1.20.
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Special Features
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Tinder, Sailor, Hooker, Pimp
NCIS probes revealed evidence that U.S. sailors were profiting from the sex trade that services shipmates in Bahrain.
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Veterans transition survival guide
Leaving the military is
a big deal. Here's what you need to know.
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Veterans jobs board
Boost your job search with this trove of job postings for military veterans
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Seeking the military suicide solution
A new weekly podcast from Military Times examines the alarming rate of military and veterans suicide
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Ship maintenance delays are jeopardizing national security, congressman says
“We can have the greatest ships in the world ... but if we can’t keep them on a regular cycle of being deployed, then they’re not worth much.”
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$136,000 settlement reached for troops charged illegal lease termination fees
The Justice Department reached a settlement with Texas-based Western Rim Investors for charging Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland troops illegal lease termination fees between 2011 and 2020.
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VA’s community care programs lack wait-time standards and proof of success, critics charge
A GAO report this week said VA has refused to set guidelines on appointment delays for vets seeking care outside the department's medical system.
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Iraqi official to US: Reconsider embassy closure
Iraq's foreign minister called the threat to close the U.S. Embassy “dangerous” because “there is a possibility that the American withdrawal from Baghdad will lead to other (embassy) withdrawals.”
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B-1s cross the North Pole to train with Norwegians
It was a rare opportunity for B-1s to train in the Arctic region, which is becoming more strategically important.
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