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Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Army

Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom

"Jack Keane is a visionary, a brilliant strategist and an American hero," Trump said.

Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears
Europe

Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears

"There are many details still being worked and discussed with our Allies and partners."

2 Americans, 1 coalition member killed in rocket attack on Iraq military base
Iraq

2 Americans, 1 coalition member killed in rocket attack on Iraq military base

A salvo of more than 15 small rockets struck Camp Taji in Iraq late Wednesday night, killing two Americans and one British national, Reuters and Fox News report.

3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts
Navy

3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts

Each sailor’s family will receive the Purple Hearts at private ceremonies that will be scheduled later

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan

Perhaps the military is learning about the sunk cost fallacy.

The Army has a stretch Humvee
Army

The Army has a stretch Humvee

Of all the ground vehicles in the Army's arsenal, this stretch Humvee may be the most unusual — or the flyest

US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears
Europe

US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears

Expect more cancellations.

They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home
Army

They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home

A sweeping new exhibit chronicles how African-American involvement in WWI helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.

Afghan government to release 1,500 jailed Taliban fighters
Afghanistan

Afghan government to release 1,500 jailed Taliban fighters

The two-page decree is expected to be made public soon by the Afghan government.

The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t
Afghanistan

The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t

Maybe the Taliban has a FOIA office?

The US is apparently providing ‘limited’ support for the Taliban against ISIS
Afghanistan

The US is apparently providing ‘limited’ support for the Taliban against ISIS

The U.S. military is apparently providing some form of "limited support" for the Taliban as part of the terror group's fight against ISIS in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Esper postpones Asia trip to direct the US military’s response to coronavirus
United States

Defense Secretary Esper postpones Asia trip to direct the US military’s response to coronavirus

Esper postponed the trip 'out of an abundance of caution'

Army specialist charged with accidental killing of fellow soldier in Syria
Army

Army specialist charged with accidental killing of fellow soldier in Syria

Spc. Jesse Spyker, 20, was referred to court-martial on Feb. 21

Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away
Army

Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away

The Army is putting its Extended Range Cannon Artillery system through its paces

Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq
Marine Corps

Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq

Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, and Capt. Moises A. Navas, 34, were killed in Iraq on March 8, 2020

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you
Nuclear

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you

“Project Pele involves the development of a safe, mobile and advanced nuclear microreactor to support a variety of DOD missions, such as generating power for remote operating bases."

Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation
Navy

Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation

Navy Capt. Michael O. Enriquez has been temporarily re-assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Afghanistan withdrawal begins: US military starts drawing down to 8,600 troops
Afghanistan

Afghanistan withdrawal begins: US military starts drawing down to 8,600 troops

The long goodbye begins.

Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD
United States

Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD

A DoD official said the privatized housing issue is "not the systemic issue that it sounds like it is."

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military
Navy

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military

Thousands of sailors serve aboard aircraft carriers. What happens if one gets sick with the coronavirus?