US military brings back remains from World War II battle
The U.S. military has brought back the remains of more than 20 servicemen killed in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.
Top Marine says most Marine recruits require a drug waiver. But does the Marine Corps have a drug problem?
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger said "the vast majority of recruits require drug waivers for enlistment."
Great balls of fire! The sizzling ‘Top Gun 2’ trailer is here
It looks like a doozy.
Green Beret lawmaker: DoD and industry may be 'champagne popping’ now, but counterterrorism ops always come back
“Multiple administrations have tried to say ‘too hard, too expensive, too long, we’re done,' but they’re not done with us.”
Why leaving the military is harder for female vets
Women veterans face different social expectations, a lack of a peer support, problems finding child care, and are more likely to face financial problems compared to their male counterparts
American warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. warship on Thursday destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship, President Donald Trump said.
Turkey calls on US to reverse decision on F-35 exclusion
The U.S. decision to exclude Turkey from an American-led fighter jet program goes against the “spirit of alliance,” the Turkish government said Thursday, and called on its NATO ally to reverse the decision.

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Transgender troops welcome in Massachusetts National Guard, state official says
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration says transgender soldiers remain welcome in the Massachusetts National Guard, despite President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the U.S. military.
Suspected Islamic State member brought to US for prosecution
The Trump administration said Thursday that it has brought home for prosecution a U.S. national suspected of fighting alongside the Islamic State group in Syria.
How Army CID, police found suspect in 1987 cold case of soldier killed near Fort Carson
A former sergeant first class and 19-year Army veteran is charged with murder in the death of a young female soldier.
Army recruiter who calls himself 'Colorado Batman’ arrested for allegedly soliciting young girls for sex
The recruiter allegedly contacted girls on social media, police say.
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