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Mexico

The Pentagon is sacrificing F-35s and other weapons systems to find $3.8 billion to fund the border wall

The Navy is sacrificing two F-35Bs, two V-22s, and one P-8A Poseidon to pay for the border wall. The Air Force is losing four C-130J Hercules and eight MQ-9 Reapers.

Mandatory Fun

Here’s where you can submit your ideas for Space Force personnel, rank and unit names

"The decisions we make today will shape the Space Force for decades to come, so we want to ensure those who will serve in the Space Force have a say"

Army

‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress

More than a year after leaving his job as White House Chief of Staff, former Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly has decided to air his opinions about his old boss, President Donald Trump

Afghanistan

The US and Taliban are considering a 7-day ‘reduction in violence,’ SecDef Esper says

'I think peace deserves a chance -- but it will demand that all parties comply with their obligations if we move forward.'

Army

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

"The 10th Mountain Division mourns the loss of SPC Kimball, he will be missed from our formations."

Afghanistan

Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily

"We have the counter-terrorism capacity to get the guys we need to get ... It shouldn't be any different in Afghanistan."

Entertainment

An adult website is offering deployed troops free ‘live chats’ with porn stars on Valentine’s Day

Yeah, because watching that at a crowded MWR totally won't be awkward.

Marine Corps

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank

A Marine colonel who walked free after a military appeals court decided it did not believe the 6-year-old girl whom he was convicted of sexually assaulting will retire as a lieutenant colonel with a less than honorable characterization of service, the Marine Corps confirmed on Wednesday

Marine Corps

Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles

The Navy is stocking up on Tomahawks, and the Marine Corps is too for some reason

Army

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

"To maintain readiness, the Army is now offering a bonus to incentivize them to stay in the military."

Army

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

The Army announced on Tuesday the activation of V Corps, the latest development in the U.S. military's push to build up capabilities in Europe in the face of great power competition with Russia

Army

US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria

'One U.S. Soldier had a minor superficial scratch while operating their equipment,' Army Col. Myles Caggins III tweeted on Wednesday. 'The soldier is back at work.'

Air Force

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons

The regulation formalizes a waiver process for future airmen seeking to wear turbans, hijab or beards

Army

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

Afghanistan

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal

President Trump has approved a peace deal with the Taliban that may lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops if the Taliban can commit to a reduction in violence for roughly one-week period later this month.

Air Force

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025

After nearly 70 years of service, the U.S. Air Force plans to begin divesting its fleet of U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes starting in fiscal year 2025, budget documents show

Air Force

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again

"Exceptional job performance does not matter if our Airmen do not live by our core values."

Navy

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career

On Aug. 2, Rear Adm. Stephen Williamson was relieved as director of industrial operations at Naval Sea Systems Command after the Navy Inspector General's Office found he had a "consensual, but inappropriate, personal relationship," NAVSEA spokeswoman Colleen O'Rourke.

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle

It's been less than a year after the Marine Corps's first new sniper rifle since the Vietnam War hit full operational capacity, and the service is already on the hunt for a brand new sniper system

Navy

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement

The Navy plans on decommissioning its first four littoral combat ships in fiscal year 2021, the Navy announced on Monday, all of which have at least a decade of planned hull life remaining