Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
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Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they'll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
Russians seem to be baiting US jets to dogfight in Syria, general says
Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich has suggested that “unprofessional” Russian moves jeopardize efforts to keep the situation from escalating.
Biden awards football trophy to Air Force Academy
Air Force beat the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy during last year's collegiate football season, with an overall record of 10-3.
Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension
Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces traded accusations of violating the cease-fire on Friday.
Drop and give me a Guinness World Record! Cadets push to win prize
Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy recently broke the Guinness World Record for the most people to simultaneously do pushups.
Proposal would expand free credit monitoring to military families
More service members would get the free credit monitoring, and family members, too, if the proposal becomes law.
Army fielding new tactical feedback tool with fitness program features
The digital application can work for both health tracking and tactical performance.
Iran TV airs footage of commandos seizing US-bound tanker
Iranian state TV footage shows how masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid to seize a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
Japan ocean policy vows tougher security amid China threat
Japan's new Basic Plan on Ocean Policy also calls for accelerating developing autonomous underwater vehicles and remote robots for better surveillance.
Recent U.S. military helicopter crashes in training missions
There have been three U.S. military helicopter crashes and a rollover recorded so far this year, in Alabama, Kentucky, and Alaska.
