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Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’
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Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’

'There are a couple of really strong options on what we'd like to call it and some pretty strong opinions.'

House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs
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House passes bill that would stand up VA program for veterans to train service dogs

"Service dogs soothe the invisible wounds of war."

President Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges
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President Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges

The votes were almost exactly down party lines, save one vote from Republican Sen. Mitt Romney.

6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus
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6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus

A total of six U.S. military bases will house Americans who have been evacuated from overseas and need to be quarantined for possible exposure to the coronavirus, according to Defense Department officials

The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch
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The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

That could buy so many Rip Its.

Woman arrested for asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ at CIA HQ arrested again
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Woman arrested for asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ at CIA HQ arrested again

The woman who was arrested last year for showing up at CIA headquarters and demanding to speak with 'Agent Penis' has been arrested again for violating the conditions of her pre-trial release

Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’
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Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’

J. David Patterson  co-wrote a  2017 opinion story in The Federalist with the headline 'How Multiculturalism Helps Breed Homegrown Terrorism.'

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat
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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat

The USS Gerald R. Ford has come a long way in shaking off its technical woes in recent years, but the Navy's $13 billion supercarrier is still facing a major challenge: it's unprepared to actually defend itself in combat

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries
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Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

The manufacturing field offers a surprising variety of job choices for a post-military career. Three veterans exemplify the diversity of opportunities in a company like Mohawk Industries, "the largest floor covering manufacturer in the world"

Misawa AFB airmen are facing a tighter curfew after a wave of alcohol-related incidents
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Misawa AFB airmen are facing a tighter curfew after a wave of alcohol-related incidents

"The purpose of this Temporary Liberty Order is to refocus Air Force personnel on our mission here at Misawa."

350 American coronavirus evacuees arrive at Travis AFB
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350 American coronavirus evacuees arrive at Travis AFB

The evacuees will be quarantined for 14 days after landing, said the Department of Defense.

US halts secretive drone program with Turkey over Syria incursion
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US halts secretive drone program with Turkey over Syria incursion

The United States has halted a secretive military intelligence cooperation program with Turkey that for years helped Ankara target Kurdish PKK militants, four U.S. officials told Reuters

Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’
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Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’

'We are working to finally end America's longest war and bring our troops back home!'

Taliban accuses US of delaying Afghanistan peace process
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Taliban accuses US of delaying Afghanistan peace process

"Mr. Pompeo should not shift the blame. Our stance is principled and united, and our policy is not shaky like the opposite side."

Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years
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Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

Cha-ching.

Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early
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Top Navy SEAL admiral who clashed with president over Gallagher case will reportedly retire early

Rear Adm. Collin Green reportedly vowed to resign or be fired rather than not revoke now-retired SEAL Eddie Gallagher of his trident.

Air Force colonel sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty on child porn charges
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Air Force colonel sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty on child porn charges

Col, Mark Visconi, who pleaded guilty in October, was recently sentenced to five years in prison and another 15 years of supervised release.

Urban Outfitters has a knockoff set of Navy coveralls for $120 for those who wanted to enlist, but…
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Urban Outfitters has a knockoff set of Navy coveralls for $120 for those who wanted to enlist, but…

That's right, Urban Outfitters, the premiere retailer for overpriced of mil-swag is at it again, this time with the Vintage US Navy Coverall for $120.

Toxic ‘black goo’ base used by US had enriched uranium. More veterans report cancer
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Toxic ‘black goo’ base used by US had enriched uranium. More veterans report cancer

Despite the contamination, about 7,000 U.S. forces were deployed there after the 9/11 attacks, from October 2001 to 2005, until Uzbekistan withdrew permission for the United States to use the base.

Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea
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Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea

"We are excited to take the next step to get Fitzgerald back out to sea where the ship belongs."