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Pentagon Wars II: Army to spend at least $1.5 billion just on prototypes for third attempt to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
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Pentagon Wars II: Army to spend at least $1.5 billion just on prototypes for third attempt to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle

The Army will likely end up spending upwards of $1.57 billion to develop a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle that's served the U.S. military for nearly four decades, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office — and that's just for a fleet of 28 prototypes

Here are all the current and former military leaders blasting Trump’s response to nationwide protests
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Here are all the current and former military leaders blasting Trump’s response to nationwide protests

Since the earliest days of his presidency, President Donald Trump has showered "his generals" with an absurd amount of adoration, transforming America's military brass from mere advisors to symbols of legitimacy and trust within his administration. Those days are over

James Mattis: Trump ‘tries to divide us’ and we must reject those who ‘make a mockery of our Constitution’
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James Mattis: Trump ‘tries to divide us’ and we must reject those who ‘make a mockery of our Constitution’

Whoa.

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems
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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems

The USS Gerald R. Ford may be on a steady march towards its first formal deployment, but the much-vaunted supercarrier is still facing major technical problems in two of its most critical systems, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office

National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters
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National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters

The D.C. National Guard is investigating why this helicopter was hovering so low over protesters.

America’s most vulnerable veterans say they’re trapped and isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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America’s most vulnerable veterans say they’re trapped and isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic

For paralyzed veterans, even some of the most fundamental, and crucial, aspects of their daily life have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.

Air Force identifies airmen killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting
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Air Force identifies airmen killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting

“I cannot begin to express the sorrow and pain I feel on behalf of these units and the families affected by this tragedy.”

The Army’s newest supergun will cost half a billion dollars before it’s even ready for a fight
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The Army’s newest supergun will cost half a billion dollars before it’s even ready for a fight

The Army's plan to build a fleet of Extended Ranger Cannon Artillery systems starting in fiscal year 2021 will cost the service at least a half billion dollars, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office — and that's just for the basics

Military medics and corpsmen rejoice: Ibuprofen tested as COVID-19 treatment
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Military medics and corpsmen rejoice: Ibuprofen tested as COVID-19 treatment

Medics and Corpsmen everywhere: We told you.

Airman pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on Guam base
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Airman pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on Guam base

An airman was found unresponsive in their quarters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Wednesday

SecDef Esper rejects use of Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops for riot control
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SecDef Esper rejects use of Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty troops for riot control

"I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act"

Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence
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Family of airman killed in Grand Forks AFB shooting says she was victim of domestic violence

"We’re torn apart by the loss of our daughter to a senseless act of domestic violence."

Spike Lee takes on Vietnam and the turmoil of the Trump era in Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’
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Spike Lee takes on Vietnam and the turmoil of the Trump era in Netflix’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’

‘Racism is real in America’ — SecDef Esper condemns the killing of George Floyd
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‘Racism is real in America’ — SecDef Esper condemns the killing of George Floyd

"Racism is real in America and we must all do our very best to recognize it, to confront it, and to eradicate it"

What the Houston riots of 1917 tell us about police brutality and status in America
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What the Houston riots of 1917 tell us about police brutality and status in America

Police brutality is an issue that’s bedeviled the country since formal police forces began to organize in the late 19th century, and America’s armed forces are no exception

7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine
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7 incredible free services being offered during quarantine

As the coronavirus pandemic forces us to be stuck at home all day, it can feel a bit like you’re stuck in your own unfunny version of Groundhog Day. But being on lockdown doesn’t mean that you have to be weighed down by boredom, anxiety, and stress. You just need to make sure you’re making the most of your time and we’re here to help you with that.

Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown
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Get everything ready for your VA Home Loan while on lockdown

So you have PCS orders and you were thinking about buying a home… but now COVID-19 and the DoD travel restrictions are ruining all your plans. These are certainly frustrating times, but the good news is that the current limitations are temporary. People with PCS orders will eventually move. Your family will still need a house to live in at your new location. So instead of looking at this like a huge roadblock, face it as an opportunity to spend some extra time getting things in order for your move.

Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath
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Military students need to prepare for lockdown aftermath

The school year is coming to a close, and parents across the country are celebrating the end of the distance learning experiment. We are all looking forward to a more normal school year in the fall. But if your family is getting ready to PCS this summer, your student’s challenges are just beginning. If you thought managing their Zoom call schedule was difficult, wait until you try to transfer them to a new school district during a pandemic.

Former Chairman of Joint Chiefs: ‘Our fellow citizens are not the enemy, and must never become so’
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Former Chairman of Joint Chiefs: ‘Our fellow citizens are not the enemy, and must never become so’

Former Chairman of the Joints Adm. Michael Mullen has written a forceful op-ed in The Atlantic magazine

‘Every American should be outraged’ at police conduct in the death of George Floyd, Air Force’s top officer says
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‘Every American should be outraged’ at police conduct in the death of George Floyd, Air Force’s top officer says

“What happens on America’s streets is also resident in our Air Force ... we will own our part and confront it head on."