Deal to extend benefits for ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans appears dead for this year Senate officials had hoped to move a measure extending benefits to 90,000 Vietnam veterans in the waning days of Congress. By: Leo Shane III 3 hours ago
More than a rifle: How a new 6.8mm round, advanced optics will make soldiers, Marines a lot deadlier Top leaders want this weapon in troops' hands soon. By: Todd South 6 hours ago
Russia sends 2 nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela Two Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers arrived in Venezuela on Monday, a deployment that comes amid soaring Russia-U.S. tensions. By: Vladimir Isachenkov, The Associated Press 6 hours ago
US Naval Academy chapel dome renovations set to start Renovations of the United States Naval Academy’s iconic chapel dome will begin this winter. By: The Associated Press 7 hours ago
Marine Corps CH-53 damaged during ground taxi Class A mishap It’s the second major aviation mishap for the Corps this month. By: Shawn Snow 7 hours ago
Report: Green Beret’s reprimand rescinded after Mattis pushes DoD to revisit punishments for Niger ambush Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was reportedly livid over the possibility that a junior officer who survived the 2017 Nniger ambush would face punishment, while senior leaders would escape blame. By: Kyle Rempfer 8 hours ago
Iraq celebrates victory over ISIS while grappling with legacy Iraq began removing cement walls from areas surrounding the capital’s most fortified enclave Monday, opening parts of the so-called Green Zone to traffic in a symbolic move coinciding with nationwide celebrations marking the anniversary of the country’s costly victory over the Islamic State group. By: Sinan Salaheddin, The Associated Press 9 hours ago
Some US troops on the border to leave this week; about 3,000 will stay The border mission has less need now for some of the troops' specialties. By: Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press 11 hours ago
Trump changes his mind again on military spending, now wants a big boost next year The president is expected this week to announce plans for $750 billion in fiscal 2020 military spending, a huge jump from previous targets. By: Leo Shane III 12 hours ago
Senate faces off with Trump over Khashoggi this week This week promises a flurry of Senate activity that could curtail U.S. arms sales to Riyadh, add new sanctions or rebuke of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for his alleged role in Jamal Khashogghi’s death. By: Joe Gould 18 hours ago
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