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Bill-burning, backstabbing, and backroom deals: Inside the American Legion in its 100th year
Military Life

Bill-burning, backstabbing, and backroom deals: Inside the American Legion in its 100th year

"We used to be a leader," a current Legion staffer said. "Now we ride coattails."

CENTCOM chief warns ‘very worrisome’ ISIS presence in Afghanistan has ‘aspirations’ to attack the US
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CENTCOM chief warns ‘very worrisome’ ISIS presence in Afghanistan has ‘aspirations’ to attack the US

"It is our clear judgment that as long as we maintain pressure on them it will be hard for them to do that"

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home
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After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

Welcome home, Sgt.

CENTCOM claims this video implicates Iran in the oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman
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CENTCOM claims this video implicates Iran in the oil tanker attack in the Gulf of Oman

The U.S. military has released a video it says implicates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, the latest violent incident the United States and its allies blame on Tehran

Trump says there’s ‘nothing wrong’ with getting dirt on opponents from foreign governments
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Trump says there’s ‘nothing wrong’ with getting dirt on opponents from foreign governments

Asked in an interview with ABC News if he would accept the information or alert the FBI, Trump said: "I think maybe you do both. I think you might want to listen, there's nothing wrong with listening."

Consider this a reminder that the Army’s search for a new scout helo was definitely inspired by ‘Avatar’
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Consider this a reminder that the Army’s search for a new scout helo was definitely inspired by ‘Avatar’

The Army is currently on track to officially select a brand new armed scout helicopter by some time in 2020, and with several future vertical life prototypes flexing their muscles in a bid for the freakishly lucrative contract, the service's chief advocacy group decided to remind the world where the inspiration for its new copter really came from

EXCLUSIVE: After the VA missed a spine-eating infection, a loophole kept him from suing. A new bill would change that for other vets
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EXCLUSIVE: After the VA missed a spine-eating infection, a loophole kept him from suing. A new bill would change that for other vets

The VA missed an infection in Brian Tally’s spine, and allegedly waited until the statute of limitations was up on his lawsuit before telling him his doctor was a contractor, which meant he couldn’t sue. Now, there’s a bill in the works to prevent that from happening to other vets.

Marine lieutenant investigated for racist social media posts
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Marine lieutenant investigated for racist social media posts

"The investigation is under review by the chain of command for appropriate action."

Owen West resigns as assistant defense secretary for special operations
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Owen West resigns as assistant defense secretary for special operations

In February, West broke with President Donald Trump's administration when Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) asked about former Defense Secretary James Mattis' opposition with Trump's plan to pull all U.S. troops from Syria.

US troops wiped out a contingent of Afghan security forces with an airstrike for the second time in a month
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US troops wiped out a contingent of Afghan security forces with an airstrike for the second time in a month

A contingent U.S. and Afghan troops came under fire from another group of Afghan security forces before calling in air support in self-defense, a U.S. military spokesman announced on Wednesday

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training
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Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

"Taking college classes at night to earn a degree is one thing, but being able to earn the degree while taking an NCO PME course is something quite different."

Trump may send 1,000 troops to Poland to deter Russia
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Trump may send 1,000 troops to Poland to deter Russia

"We're talking about it," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office as he met with visiting Polish President Andrzej Duda

Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide
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Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide

"Along with the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Combined Maritime Forces team, I mourn the loss of an incredible Navy leader, and I miss the camaraderie and wise counsel of my friend."

Watch an emotional Jon Stewart shame Congress for failing 9/11 first responders
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Watch an emotional Jon Stewart shame Congress for failing 9/11 first responders

Former 'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart got heated while speaking to members of Congress about extending health care funding for the 9/11 first responders on Tuesday

This C-17 crew fought near-zero visibility and broke diplomatic protocol to save a life. Now they’re up for awards
Tech & Tactics

This C-17 crew fought near-zero visibility and broke diplomatic protocol to save a life. Now they’re up for awards

Six airmen are now under consideration for the Air Medal for making the right call under difficult circumstances

Reince Priebus’s Navy service is going to be awkward for everyone involved
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Reince Priebus’s Navy service is going to be awkward for everyone involved

"The military owes it to itself to find outlets for exceptional individuals to contribute. Priebus owes it to the country to be honest with himself and find a more productive outlet to serve"

OK, what idiot thought this was a good idea?
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OK, what idiot thought this was a good idea?

The number of U.S. service members who reported being sexually assaulted hit a four-year high in 2018, and at least one base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program is fighting back with a cartoon skunk

The F-35 is still struggling with a string of major problems even as the Pentagon considers ramping up production
Tech & Tactics

The F-35 is still struggling with a string of major problems even as the Pentagon considers ramping up production

America's most expensive is still struggling with a number of serious problems, such as destructive chain reactions triggered by a flat tire, a weird green glow on the helmet display that makes it difficult to land on aircraft carriers, and a loss of stealth at supersonic speeds

US to house up to 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children at Fort Sill
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US to house up to 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children at Fort Sill

The Trump administration plans on housing around 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children detained at the U.S.-Mexico border at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, officials announced on Tuesday

Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times
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Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times

Evans' punishment could range from probation to time in jail.