US military brings back remains from World War II battle
The U.S. military has brought back the remains of more than 20 servicemen killed in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.
Another Marine veteran joins Kentucky US Senate race
Democrat Mike Broihier, a political newcomer with a broad resume as a Marine officer, farmer and small-town newspaperman, ventured into a high-stakes Senate race as the latest military-tested candidate aiming to unseat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell next year in Kentucky.
Why leaving the military is harder for female vets
Women veterans face different social expectations, a lack of a peer support, problems finding child care, and are more likely to face financial problems compared to their male counterparts
American warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. warship on Thursday destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after it threatened the ship, President Donald Trump said.
Marine Corps tells California congressman and veteran Duncan Hunter to stop using Eagle, Globe and Anchor in his campaign
The Corps tells Rep. Duncan Hunter to stop using the Marine emblem in political campaign mailers to his constituents.
Iran denies US destroyed an Iranian drone near Persian Gulf
The Iranian military said all its drones had returned safely to their bases and denied there was any confrontation with a U.S. vessel the previous day.

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Hundreds attend funeral for veteran with no known relatives
Hundreds of people attended the funeral for a Vietnam veteran from Michigan who had no known living relatives.
Great balls of fire! The sizzling ‘Top Gun 2’ trailer is here
It looks like a doozy.
Why military retirees may no longer have to wait 180 days to start a job at DoD
Lawmakers say the DoD is losing good candidates because military retirees don't want to wait for 180 days to start work.
Bowe Bergdahl loses unlawful command influence appeal based on Trump tweets
The court affirmed Bergdahl’s guilty plea and previous sentence, but one judge dissented.
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An infantryman conceals himself in a wheatfield during an air assault mission at Bordusani, Romania, at Saber Guardian 19, June 20, 2019. (Sgt. Thomas Mort/Army)

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Fireworks explode behind a C-130J Super Hercules during Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 3, 2019. (Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing/Air Force)

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Basic cadets from the class of 2023 arrived at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 23, 2019, to begin their journey of becoming an officer in the U.S. Air Force. (Trevor Cokley/Air Force)

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Engineman 2nd Class Christian McCain engages opposing forces while dismounted with an M240 machine gun on June 14, 2019, as the Coastal Riverine Squadron 1 convoy section is assessed at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Calif. (Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kenji Shiroma/Navy)

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