Top US commander in Afghanistan unharmed after attack leaves key Afghan general dead, 2 Americans wounded
The top U.S. general in Afghanistan was present during an attack Thursday that wounded two U.S. troops and killed an Afghan general who was key to holding together the many disparate political groups and security forces in southern Afghanistan.
Troops see rising political tension in the ranks, poll shows
In the latest Military Times poll, 77 percent of active-duty readers say the armed forces are becoming more politically polarized.
The 300th Marine is bestowed Medal of Honor, for ‘unmatched bravery' in Hue City
Sgt. Maj. John Canley originally was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroics at the infamous battle of Hue City.
Why today’s troops fear a new war is coming soon
Nearly half of troops surveyed worry the U.S. will be drawn into a major conflict in the next year.
Retired Marine dead after teen allegedly shot him by mistake
The teen turned himself in to the local sheriff's office and has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and possession of a handgun.
Trump again suggests sending troops to US southern border
Trump tweets a threat to "call up the U.S. Military and CLOSE OUR SOUTHERN BORDER!”
‘Lord of the Rings’ director brings the trenches of WWI to life in stunning new documentary
Jackson used innovative production techniques to enhance and colorize almost 100 hours of original footage.
‘Mr. Secretary, are you a Democrat?’
Mattis responds to Trump's comment that the Defense Secretary is 'sort of a Democrat."
Support for Trump is fading among active-duty troops, new poll shows
A new Military Times poll shows that troops today are evenly split in their views about President Trump.
To prep for ‘Hunter Killer,’ here’s what Gerard Butler did aboard the attack sub Houston
The crew ended up putting the whole set on gimbals to simulate dives and surfacing after three days at sea with the Houston.

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Marine Corps Sgt. Jade Woodend, assigned to Battalion Landing Team 3/1, fires a FIM-92 Stinger from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a scheduled deployment with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). (MC3 Jenna Dobson/Navy)

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Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brain Chilson, with Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 63, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, watches over the departure of an LCAC from Red Beach in preparation of San Francisco Fleet Week Sept. 27, 2018. (Cpl. Jacob Farbo/Marine Corps)

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