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The Pentagon used money for the COVID-19 response as a slush fund for defense contractors
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The Pentagon used money for the COVID-19 response as a slush fund for defense contractors

'The culture within this administration of neglecting the needs of the American people in favor of bloated defense spending for endless wars must come to an end.'

The Marine Corps has officially started fielding its first new pistol in 35 years
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The Marine Corps has officially started fielding its first new pistol in 35 years

The Marine Corps has officially started fielding the M18 service pistol to replace its existing arsenal of sidearms, the service announced

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The Marine Corps has officially started fielding its first new pistol in 35 years

The Marine Corps has officially started fielding the M18 service pistol to replace its existing arsenal of sidearms, the service announced

Meet the Army 3-star general who’s way better at social media than you are
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Meet the Army 3-star general who’s way better at social media than you are

Lt. Gen. Ted Martin is having a better time than anyone you know.

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Meet the Army 3-star general who’s way better at social media than you are

Lt. Gen. Ted Martin is having a better time than anyone you know.

New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China
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New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Angwang is accused in court documents of reporting to Chinese consulate officials about the activities of Chinese citizens in the New York City area

New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China
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New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Angwang is accused in court documents of reporting to Chinese consulate officials about the activities of Chinese citizens in the New York City area

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits
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How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, was established to provide a host of benefits for returning WWII veterans, including unemployment insurance, housing, and the Montgomery GI Bill, which paid college tuition for honorably discharged veterans. It was so well-received that by 1947, veterans accounted for 49% of college admissions. I can only imagine how quickly those dorms turned into barracks culture and different halls began raiding one another.

Military Life

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, was established to provide a host of benefits for returning WWII veterans, including unemployment insurance, housing, and the Montgomery GI Bill, which paid college tuition for honorably discharged veterans. It was so well-received that by 1947, veterans accounted for 49% of college admissions. I can only imagine how quickly those dorms turned into barracks culture and different halls began raiding one another.

Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career
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Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career

He received the Army Commendation Medal during his retirement ceremony on Sept. 17

Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career
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Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career

He received the Army Commendation Medal during his retirement ceremony on Sept. 17

Navy fires commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
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Navy fires commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Capt. Kai Torkelson was relieved of command on Monday “due to a loss of confidence his is ability to command.'

Navy fires commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
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Navy fires commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Capt. Kai Torkelson was relieved of command on Monday “due to a loss of confidence his is ability to command.'

Dozens killed in bloodiest Afghanistan clashes since start of peace talks
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Dozens killed in bloodiest Afghanistan clashes since start of peace talks

At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces were killed and dozens injured in overnight clashes with Taliban fighters across Afghanistan, security officials said on Monday, in the bloodiest day of fighting since government and insurgent forces began peace talks in Doha over a week ago

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Dozens killed in bloodiest Afghanistan clashes since start of peace talks

At least 57 members of the Afghan security forces were killed and dozens injured in overnight clashes with Taliban fighters across Afghanistan, security officials said on Monday, in the bloodiest day of fighting since government and insurgent forces began peace talks in Doha over a week ago

Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam
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Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam, as regional tensions rise

Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam
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Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam, as regional tensions rise

The Army’s up-armored Strykers are almost ready for a fight
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The Army’s up-armored Strykers are almost ready for a fight

The Army is making serious headway in fielding the most modern version of its Stryker infantry carrier vehicle to soldiers with the 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

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The Army’s up-armored Strykers are almost ready for a fight

The Army is making serious headway in fielding the most modern version of its Stryker infantry carrier vehicle to soldiers with the 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘All You Can Eat’
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We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘All You Can Eat’

It's hangry!!