An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft assigned to the 163d Attack Wing soars over Southern California skies on a training flight to March Air Reserve Base, California, on Sept. 15, 2016. (Tech. Sgt. Neil Ballecer/Air National Guard)

U.S. airstrike kills dozens of ISIS fighters in Yemen

U.S. forces launched a strike against two ISIS training camps in Yemen, killing dozens of ISIS fighters.

The plan would potentially send tens of thousands of veterans into the private sector for medical appointments. (Patrick Semansky/Associated Press)

VA releases plans for sweeping health care overhaul

The plan would ease rules concerning veterans seeking medical appointments outside the VA system at government expense, potentially sending tens of thousands of them into the private sector for care.

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2016, file photo, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl arrives for a pretrial hearing at Fort Bragg, N.C. Bergdahl says he left a post in Afghanistan in 2009 to draw attention to what he saw as leadership problems in newly released documents from a military investigation. The documents were released Wednesday, March 16, 2016, by Bergdahl's attorneys. (AP Photo/Ted Richardson, File)

Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion, misbehavior

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told a military judge he’s pleading guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy.

This image made from a video shows Iraqi soldiers on military vehicles in the Qatash area towards Kirkuk gas plant, south of Kirkuk, Iraq, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Iraqi state media say federal troops have entered disputed territories occupied by the nation's Kurds. The move comes three years after Kurdish militias seized the areas outside their autonomous region to defend against an advance by the Islamic State extremist group. (APTN via AP)

Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continue

The U.S. may consider ceasing its massive train-and-equip program of Iraqi forces if they continue an offensive against Iraqi Kurds in Kirkuk, the Pentagon said Monday.

National Infantry Museum to dedicate new Global War on Terrorism Memorial

The National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Georgia, will hold a dedication ceremony for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on Monday.

Navy quarterback Zach Abey, left, runs the ball behind the blocking of fullback Chris High in the first half of their game against Memphis Saturday in Memphis, Tenn. (Mark Humphrey/AP)

Navy’s five turnovers against Memphis lead to first loss of season

Navy had an opportunity for a second-straight, last-minute victory, but Memphis defensive back Austin Hall picked off Zach Abey to secure a 30-27 upset of the 25th-ranked Midshipmen.

Maj. Gen. Joseph Harrington, commanding general of U.S. Army Africa, addresses soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 22, 2017. (Master Sgt. Paul Gorman/Air Force)

Army fires 2-star general amid improper relationship probe

The two-star general who heads U.S. Army Africa has been fired and recalled to Washington, amid allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with the wife of an enlisted soldier, the Army said Friday.

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