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Video for Marine Corps’ 248th birthday emphasizes combat readiness
“We’re Marines till we die,” a Silver Star recipient says in the video. “And we require a two-week notice for that.”
Military officials blindsided by Trump announcement of early US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Pentagon and State officials fear that putting a definitive date on troop withdrawal could undercut negotiations to finalize a peace deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
For Alwyn Cashe’s family, another step towards an overdue honor
House lawmakers advanced plans Tuesday to award the Medal of Honor to the Iraq War hero.
Top House Armed Services Republican ‘dismayed’ at Trump’s attack on military leaders
The top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee says it was wrong for President Trump to have said Pentagon leaders want to go to war to satisfy the defense industry.
By Joe Gould
Army veteran gets 12 months prison time for stolen valor
Gregg Ramsdell, 61, will also receive three years of supervised release and will have to repay $76,000 to the VA.
By Kyle Rempfer
‘Hornets went everywhere’: Combat controller awarded Silver Star recalls fierce 2013 battle against Taliban
“I believe that I was able to save lives that day,” Master Sgt. John Grimesey told reporters.
Combat controller’s valor award to be upgraded to Silver Star
Master Sgt. John Grimesey will also receive a Bronze Star with Valor device for his actions during a separate battle in Afghanistan in 2017.
Controversial nominee Tata appointed to a top defense job, bypassing Congress
Tata's nomination hearing was indefinitely postponed Thursday when it became clear he did not have the votes to become undersecretary of defense for policy.
By Aaron Mehta
Senate hearing canceled for controversial Pentagon nominee Anthony Tata
A confirmation hearing has been scuttled for Anthony Tata, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick for the Pentagon’s top policy job, following stiff opposition to the nomination from Democrats and wavering by some Republicans.
By Joe Gould
Two hearings set on controversial Pentagon policy nominee
The Senate Armed Services Committee has set a hearing for Anthony Tata, President Donald Trump’s embattled pick for the Pentagon’s top policy job, on July 30.
By Joe Gould