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Former astronauts, retired airman & Marine, earn Space Medal of Honor

Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.

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VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

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Special tactics airmen walk onto a C-17 cargo plane

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This Air Force general is rallying his troops for war with China

Some airmen believe in the four-star's vision. Others say it goes too far.

A sign is seen at Fort Bragg on Feb. 3, 2022, in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Fort Bragg authorities seek rape suspect

The suspect is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall muscular-built man between 30 to 45 years old with a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

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New Marine information command aims to sync up data operations

The Marine Corps recently activated a two-star command that it hopes will better coordinate its information operations.

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A boy stands on a destroyed Russian tank displayed in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday Jan. 31, 2023.

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, left, shakes hands with South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup after a joint press conference after their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

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Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

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Feds drop lobbying probe of retired Marine general, lawyer says

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

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Navy nears operational capability on LCS counter-mine mission package

The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.

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Civilian police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, practice applying handcuffs as part of Law Enforcement Defense Tactics training at the PMO Training Center on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 8, 2019.

Coast Guardsman arrested for allegedly biting 3 pre-teens at sleepover

Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Craig Hucker is set to be arraigned in court on Feb. 7.

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Pentagon launches management reform institute to address challenges

The Defense Management Institute will exist as an independent research entity.

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Workforce woes are top ‘strategic challenge’ for Navy, admiral says

Costs are rising throughout the Navy's shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.

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All Marines can now take nearly 3 months of parental leave

Previously, secondary caregivers in the Marine Corps had received three weeks of parental leave.

2 days ago

New bill pushes to ensure South Carolina Marine base stays open

Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.

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Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

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Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages

More virtual health care is likely to be an option.

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How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

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Remains returned by North Korea in 2018 help identify missing soldier

Searchers found no remains immediately after the battle nor any evidence that enemy forces held the sergeant as a prisoner of war.

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White House announces nominees to lead Navy in Asia and Middle East

They will still need to be approved by the Senate before taking the helms of the Navy's 7th and 5th fleets.

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Two former NASA astronauts and military veterans were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor yesterday during an event at the White House.

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

Some airmen believe in the four-star's vision. Others say it goes too far.

The suspect is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall muscular-built man between 30 to 45 years old with a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

The Marine Corps recently activated a two-star command that it hopes will better coordinate its information operations.

Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

The Navy conducted a final test in August and is awaiting the test and evaluation report before declaring IOC on the entire mine countermeasures package.

Coast Guard Petty Officer Third Class Craig Hucker is set to be arraigned in court on Feb. 7.

The Defense Management Institute will exist as an independent research entity.

Costs are rising throughout the Navy's shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.

Previously, secondary caregivers in the Marine Corps had received three weeks of parental leave.

Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

More virtual health care is likely to be an option.

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

Searchers found no remains immediately after the battle nor any evidence that enemy forces held the sergeant as a prisoner of war.

They will still need to be approved by the Senate before taking the helms of the Navy's 7th and 5th fleets.