Several American troops wounded and a US contractor killed in rocket attack on Kirkuk base
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Iran and its leaders in December of a “decisive U.S. response” if the regime or its militias harm American troops or allies in the region.
‘1917’ co-star discusses instant war cinema classic
'1917' his theaters nationwide Jan. 10.
Are you getting enough sleep? The Air Force wants to know more about airmen’s sleep patterns
One study showed that one-third of troops from all branches of the military reported averaging a total of 5 hours of sleep or less each night.
How the border wall work-stop could affect troop deployments
Officials have said that more wall will mean fewer troops, but construction has hit a snag.
NEW IN 2020: Military health system will expand takeover of local treatment facilities
Military hospitals and clinics in Europe and the Indo-Pacific regions will begin to transition to Defense Health Agency management in 2020.
Search resumes for missing tour helicopter in Hawaii
Coast Guard officials said that the Dolphin helicopter conducted three search patterns Thursday evening along a northwest slab of Kauai while the Navy’s Sea Hawk crew spent five hours hunting along the northwestern shore.
Unfurled at dawn, an American flag hangs over the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2019. (Lisa Ferdinando/Department of Defense)

Pentagon advises troops to not use consumer DNA kits, citing security risks

“Moreover, there is increased concern in the scientific community that outside parties are exploiting the use of genetic data for questionable purposes, including mass surveillance and the ability to track individuals without their authorization or awareness."
Newly separated veterans will now get phone calls from the VA to talk about benefits and support services
New in 2020: Veterans will be getting three unsolicited calls from VA within their first year of leaving the military.

Tis’ the season for military members to save big on a new car

How service members can get the biggest bang for their buck this holiday season.
Navy chief pleads guilty to sex crimes
When he gets out of prison, he must register as a sex offender, too.
Okinawa governor renews demand to stop Marine Corps’ Futenma base relocation plan
Okinawa's Gov. Denny Tamaki renewed demands Thursday that Japan's central government halt construction of a U.S. Marine Corps base being relocated to a less-crowded area of the southern Japanese island despite vehement local opposition.
Mississippi Army sergeant charged with murder of wife
A U.S. Army sergeant in Mississippi has been charged with murder in the death of his wife, who was found shot to death in the home the couple shared with their three children.
2 kicked out of National Guard over white supremacist ties
Two men have been kicked out of the Army National Guard after liberal activists uncovered their membership in a religious group with white supremacist ties.
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