


What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
In 1978, the 21-day exercise, dubbed “Nifty Nugget,” brought two dozen military commands to bear to support a notional conflict in Europe.

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Marine Corps launches six drone training programs open to any MOS
Six pilot training programs and eight certifications are being established to provide fundamental skills in using both armed and unarmed systems.

Department of Veterans Affairs reinstates near-total ban on abortions
New guidance from the Justice Department concluded that the VA lacks legal authority to provide the procedure — including in cases of rape or incest.

Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
Trump declined to say if the military or CIA was involved or where it occurred.

This company is rethinking PTSD treatment for veterans — with VR
Brenden Borrowman, a retired Army veteran, founded Neurova Labs to focus on treating the physiological injury underlying conditions like PTSD and TBI.

Soldier became the first Mexican national to earn the Medal of Honor
After surviving World War II, Marcario García had another war to fight.

Soldier regains sense of touch through neural-enabled prosthetic limb
A U.S. Army soldier is participating in a clinical trial at Walter Reed testing a neural-enabled prosthetic limb designed to restore the sense of touch.

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said on social media that the “powerful and deadly” strikes in the Nigerian state of Sokoto were carried out against IS gunmen.

Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria
The president says the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria, claiming the group targeted Christians.

Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns
Staffing shortages and ineffective ways of ensuring contractors comply with safety standards threaten to derail fire prevention efforts, GAO found.

China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”

New charges for Guard shooting suspect enable death penalty talks
Lakanwal remains charged with first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill and illegal possession of a firearm in the Nov. 26 shooting.

Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.

Santa’s elves have been busy bringing cheer to military families
Santa takes time for train rides with military families through Alaska, and to attend parties with gifts and treats.

Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
Investigators warned that such lapses increase the risk of sensitive U.S. weapons technology falling into the hands of hostile actors.

Ham, turkey and cigars? A look at Christmas festivities during WWII
It's not too late to put Snowflake potatoes on one's Christmas day menu.

Marines deployed to Arizona’s southern border to support security
About 450 U.S. Marines were deployed to the Joint Task Force-Southern Border in Yuma, Arizona, this month to boost security along the southern border.
