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B-2, fighter jets fly over as Trump-Putin summit begins
The summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson kicked off under the roar of military aircraft designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War.
New veterans find themselves employed and connected but battling health woes after discharge
A new survey shows that veterans fare well in their first year after the military but have a high "health burden."
By Patricia Kime
Army colonel files federal sexual assault lawsuit against vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Col. Kathryn Spletstoser’s allegations became a focal point of Air Force Gen. John Hyten’s confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill in July before he was confirmed as vice chairman.
By Todd South
New in 2020: A new MOS for the Marine sniper community?
The 0315 MOS would produce scouts to then work with snipers in units before receiving additional training.
By Todd South
Out of Iraq? Anger in Baghdad following US airstrikes against Iran-backed militia renews call for American troops to leave
There have been at least 11 attacks targeting coalition bases in Iraq over the last two months.
By Shawn Snow
Platoon-level gender integration now required at Marine boot camp, as lawmakers still question recruit safety
And though the Corps will still be allowed to have separate-gender squad bays ― where recruits sleep and shower ― with the passage of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act the rest of training must be fully integrated down to the platoon level.
By Philip Athey
Biggest military pay raise in years takes effect Jan. 1; check out the complete chart
For the first time since 2010, troops will see a pay raise of more than 3.0 percent. And they may not have to wait another decade before the next one arrives.
Trump calls troops ahead of Christmas holiday
President Donald Trump called members of all five branches of the military stationed across the world to share greetings ahead of the Christmas holiday.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
The following is a letter to the editor and subsequent editorial that was first published in on Sept. 21, 1897, in The New York Sun.
Pentagon finally gets its 2020 budget from Congress
Trump expected to sign FY20 defense spending.
By Joe Gould
Spending deal would avoid shutdown, give $738B to defense
Congress has a long-awaited 2020 spending deal that contains a windfall for the Defense Department.
By Joe Gould