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Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem
United States

Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem

This year's tax code had an immediate financial impact on many Gold Star families, but it may be an indicator of a much bigger problem.

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone
Drones

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone

Here are 5 completely random and different military occupational specialties and show you how the skills translate.

We salute the retired Air Force officer who commandeered a limo to save historical artifacts as floodwaters engulfed Offutt AFB
Air Force

We salute the retired Air Force officer who commandeered a limo to save historical artifacts as floodwaters engulfed Offutt AFB

As floodwaters from the raging Missouri River began to engulf buildings and runways at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska in March, one retired officer was racing through the headquarters of the 55th Wing on a unique rescue mission: to save as much as the Wing's history as he could

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president
Marine Corps

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

Mouton, who deployed to Iraq four times, is currently a congressman from Massachusetts

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
Army

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

The Army is still investigating, after reopening the case in August 2018.

Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar
Air Force

Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

"He was a positive force in his unit and made valuable contributions to multiple contingency and humanitarian operations around the world. He will be missed by all."

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq
Army

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

"Our hearts go out to his family as together we mourn the loss of our brother-in-arms. As we grieve this tragic loss, we will also draw strength from his memory as his mates continue to build the capacity of the Iraqi army and enable the defeat of ISIS."

He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine
Marine Corps

He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine

"I owe it to the Marine Corps, because they got me through the cancer. They gave me the mindset that I can do anything, and I'm very thankful for that."

A hidden camera was found in the women’s bathroom on the USS Arlington
Navy

A hidden camera was found in the women’s bathroom on the USS Arlington

The Navy is investigating reports that a female Marine discovered a hidden camera in one of the women's restrooms aboard the USS Arlington, an amphibious transport dock that's currently on at port in Greece.

A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq
Iraq

A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq

An American service member died in a "non-combat incident" in Ninawa Province, Iraq on Saturday.

Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier
Transition

Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier

​Organizations offer training, certifications, networking to connect veterans, businesses.

This two-star Marine general has turned micromanagement into an art form
Marine Corps

This two-star Marine general has turned micromanagement into an art form

Instead of passing on guidance to his leaders, it seems he is not interested in delegating, or he doesn't trust them at all.

US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35
China

US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35

The CIA attempted to retrieve a sunken Soviet submarine in 1974. The mission was partially successful.

Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident
Army

Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Robinett's friends and family.

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner
Army

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner

The attorney general of Oklahoma has again request President Donald Trump pardon a former Army first lieutenant who was convicted of murdering an Iraqi prisoner while deployed there in 2008

Acting SecDef Shanahan on the Mueller report: US has ‘tremendous capability’ to counter Russian hackers
News

Acting SecDef Shanahan on the Mueller report: US has ‘tremendous capability’ to counter Russian hackers

"The Russians present a risk," Shanahan told reporters on Thursday. "My job is to manage the risk."

Erik Prince’s secret Seychelles trip was actually an embarrassing failure, according to the Mueller report
United States

Erik Prince’s secret Seychelles trip was actually an embarrassing failure, according to the Mueller report

That Seychelles meeting had been previously described by U.S. officials as "an apparent effort to establish a backchannel line of communication between Moscow and President-elect Donald Trump." But not only did Prince achieve nothing, but nobody back home on Team Trump seemed to care

VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers
United States

VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers

The Department of Veterans Affairs office created to protect whistleblowers from retaliation is itself under investigation for — wait for it, wait for it — retaliation against whistleblowers.

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’
Iraq

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’

Iraq's parliament voted on Wednesday to ban Fortnite, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and several other popular online video games due to their "negative" influence on a population still reeling from years of sectarian violence, Reuters reports

Florida airman arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a pregnant woman
Air Force

Florida airman arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a pregnant woman

An airman assigned to an Air Force Special Operations Command wing has been arrested for allegedly pointing a shotgun at a pregnant motorist following a brief fender-bender in Fort Walton Beach, Florida