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Veterans captured fighting in Ukraine return home to Alabama
Alex Drueke and Andy Huynh arrived home to Alabama on Saturday, greeted by hugs, cheers and tears of joy at the state’s main airport.
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Marine amphibious combat vehicles to return to ocean after safety halt
The Corps paused all waterborne ACV operations in July following a high surf incident at Camp Pendleton, California.
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Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
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Tempo ramps up for security guard Marines as COVID restrictions fall
And as the unit matures, other Marine elements are starting to take greater notice of its work.
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Alabama veterans captured while fighting in Ukraine released
U.S. veterans Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh have been released after about three months in captivity, relatives said Wednesday.
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Hugely powerful new Marine helicopter makes training exercise debut
More than 100 mechanical issues had caused a yearslong delay in getting the King Stallion to fleet.
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Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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That time Johnny Cash might have intercepted secret Russian code
Johnny Cash served in the Air Force.
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Legal, security fears loom as VA begins performing abortions
Last week VA staffers performed the first abortion at a department medical facility under new authorities.
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This new pilot program will be required for Marine master sergeants
The previously voluntary six-week course was “neither available to the majority of the E-8 population nor a PME requirement for promotion."
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This week in Congress: Last-minute business before the midterms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 26, 2022.
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China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach
China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.
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Smedley Butler, American empire & war profiteering subject of new book
The career of Marine Smedley Butler, early American empire and business in warfare.
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That time Johnny Cash might have intercepted secret Russian code
Johnny Cash served in the Air Force.
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Sailor busted for using a duffel bag dummy passenger in carpool lane
In which a PO3 attains legendary status.
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Watch Space Force’s top enlisted sing Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’
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VA abortion access and AFA highlights | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.24.22
The VA lays out its plan on whether it will provide access to abortion following the Roe v. Wade decision, and highlights from the AFA conference.
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This new pilot program will be required for Marine master sergeants
The previously voluntary six-week course was “neither available to the majority of the E-8 population nor a PME requirement for promotion."
This week in Congress: Last-minute business before the midterms
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China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach
China has been increasingly using civilian ships including hundreds of fishing trawlers to back up its vast territorial claims and project military power.
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South Korea says North Korea test-fired missile toward sea
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It’s time for equitable reproductive rights for women veterans
The VA recently said it will start providing abortions in certain circumstances, even in states where it's illegal or restricted.
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Here’s how DoD is helping commissary shoppers save more money
More details emerge on how DoD is upping the overall commissary savings to 25%.
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US, China lead list of top defense spenders in 2021
The top five spenders accounted for 62 percent of the world’s total military expenditures.
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