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Opinion
Army combat fitness test threatens to undermine combat effectiveness
The test disadvantages both male and female soldiers
By Maj. Amy Forza
Pentagon creates regional partnerships to sustain gear far from home
The Pentagon has signed off on a regional sustainment framework to maintain equipment forward in theaters around the world, starting with the Indo-Pacific.
By Jen Judson
Troops abroad treated to advance screenings of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
U.S. troops stationed in Romania and Lithuania will have the chance to enjoy the newest Marvel movie before its U.S. release.
By Riley Ceder
Guard nominations languish, raising concerns as top officers retire
The top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change
Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.
By Karen Jowers
Virginia lawmakers restore military tuition program funding, for now
Legislators repealed changes to a college financial aid program for military families and allocated $90 million to it for the next two years.
By Charlotte Renee Woods, Virginia Mercury
Navy officer convicted in Afghan visa bribery scheme
Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann was convicted for writing bogus letters of recommendation for those seeking a Special Immigrant Visa in exchange for cash.
By Diana Stancy
Navy missile intercepts target using Army’s new missile defense radar
The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system.
By Jen Judson
New VA chief of staff sworn in
Meg Kabat was sworn in Wednesday as the chief of staff for The Department of Veterans Affairs.
Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free
Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.
By Karen Jowers
Armenia launches military drills with US amid souring ties with Russia
The move reflects Armenia's efforts to strengthen ties with the U.S. and other Western allies amid strained relations with old ally Russia.
By Avet Demourian