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Lawmakers decry US Navy’s plan to decommission aging amphibious ships
Sen. Dan Sullivan accused the Navy of blowing off last year's law requiring a fleet of at least 31 amphibious warships, amid plans to retire three early.
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F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire
“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.
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The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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2022 Best for Vets: Employers
Explore Military Times' official ranking of employers who have programs and policies that support veterans.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Navy SEAL, Silver Star recipient Mike Day dies
Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.
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Why gamble? Army unveils deck of cards to identify friend from foe
This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.
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Six ways DoD says it’s focusing on families
The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families’ well-being.
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Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown after no armed suspect found
The base was locked down for around two hours after a caller told security forces that an armed individual had been spotted.
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Troops injured in Syria attack in stable condition or returned to duty
The casualties follow two attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed groups last week.
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Why gamble? Army unveils deck of cards to identify friend from foe
This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.
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Military Times’ 10 best Vietnam War movies
In honor of Vietnam War Veterans Day, we put together a top-10 list of films — excluding documentaries — we consider the best about the Vietnam War.
By Jon Simkins
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The Coast Guard’s next feature film could be this tragic true story
The 2009 tragedy left three dead in the wake of a massive storm.
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Rare lizard species stress-eats to cope with loud military aircraft
A new study found a rare species of lizards is spending more time eating in response to sounds from military aircraft.
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Amid a recruitment push, the Army reaches back to the 80s to draw in new recruits. Plus, the Pentagon’s drone defense plan, and a look at arctic training.
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Top Marine acknowledges mechanical issues with new amphibious vehicles
Gen. David Berger, the Marine commandant, largely attributed amphibious combat vehicle rollovers to insufficient training.
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Donald Remy is set to step down from his leadership post at VA on April 1.
Error delays monthly housing payments for GI Bill students
Stipends expected to reach students' bank accounts on Friday will instead take several more days to process, officials warned.
Op-Ed: Enlisted vets absent in most executive roles—officers dominate
By the numbers, companies seem more likely to hire former military officers over enlisted veterans for executive roles.
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Navy SEAL, Silver Star recipient Mike Day dies
Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.
Why gamble? Army unveils deck of cards to identify friend from foe
This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.
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Six ways DoD says it’s focusing on families
The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families’ well-being.
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