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Family still seeks military honors for murdered Army Lt. Richard Collins III
The family of Army Lt. Richard Collins III, who was murdered on the University of Maryland campus in May 2017, said he was denied military honors for his funeral.
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General to make history as Army’s 1st female infantry division commander
Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager, a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot who deployed to Iraq, will assume command of the California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division and make history during a ceremony later this month.
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Military pilot describes encounter with UFOs just 50 miles from DC
A new six-part television series — that debuts on the History Channel this Friday — dives into America’s investigation of UFO sightings, including a few close to home.
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DC National Guard joins Burkina Faso to fight terrorism
U.S. military officials and representatives of Burkina Faso’s military met at the Pentagon on May 1 to solidify a commitment between the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) and the their counterparts in Burkina Faso to jointly tackle some difficult problems, including a rise tide of terrorism.
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Tough going: Elite service members compete for ‘Best Ranger’
Earlier this month, 106 elite members of the U.S. military spent 60 grueling hours competing as two-member teams for the Best Ranger title. See photos.
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Military families slammed by Trump tax reform demand changes
Trump has long touted the advantages of his 2017 tax reform bill, but Republicans are now under fire for one of the bill’s overlooked consequences: A huge hit for families of fallen service members.
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DHS request for more troops at the border is sent to the Pentagon
The new Department of Homeland Security Request for Assistance for additional US troops and other logistical support on the southern border has been sent to the Pentagon but has yet to be signed by acting Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan, according to two US defense officials.
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Pentagon transgender ban goes into effect
The Pentagon’s controversial policy banning transgender recruits from joining the military went into effect. Transgender individuals can still serve, but only if they meet the standards of the sex they were assigned at birth.
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India calls on US to investigate Pakistan’s alleged use of F-16 jets
India has called on the United States to investigate Pakistan’s alleged use of American-made F-16 jets during an aerial engagement last month that brought the two nuclear armed neighbors to the brink of conflict.
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Why some members of Congress are concerned about ‘racial extremism’ in the military
Maryland Reps. Elijah Cummings, Anthony Brown and Jamie Raskin are among the Democratic lawmakers who have expressed concerns in the wake of last week’s arrest of Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson.
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US, Canadian fighter planes scramble to escort Russian jets
Military authorities say U.S. Air Force and Canadian fighter jets were scrambled to escort two Russian bombers that were traveling in the Arctic near North America.
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High court lets military implement transgender restrictions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to go ahead with its plan to restrict military service by transgender people while court challenges continue.
5 months ago -
My Take: The commander-in-chief is mixed up on the military
On My Take, Clinton Yates talks President Trump’s surprise visit to American troops in Iraq, and how the president doesn’t seem to understand the military.
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Military, first responders receive discounts, donations from TopGolf
TopGolf is offering a 50-percent discount for game play for active military, veterans and first responders from now through Monday, Dec. 31.
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How to attend Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery
Thousands are expected at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday to lay wreaths at graves. And access to the cemetery for the 27th annual Wreaths across America event will be different this year.
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