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The US is doing two carriers at the same time in the Mediterranean to send a message to Russia
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The US is doing two carriers at the same time in the Mediterranean to send a message to Russia

With two U.S. aircraft carriers operating in the Mediterranean Sea for the first time since 2016, it would be hard for Russia to miss the intended message. But to hammer the point home, U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Huntsman visited the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on Tuesday

The Marine Corps’s M27 rifle is officially here to make your day — if you’re lucky
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The Marine Corps’s M27 rifle is officially here to make your day — if you’re lucky

Congratulations, Marines: After years of drama, the long-awaited M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle is finally coming to a platoon near you — if you're lucky

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt
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General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

The commanding general of 2nd Marine Division said in an interview last week that a Marine under his command could have lived through a roadside bombing in Afghanistan if he were wearing his seat belt.

The Army wants robots to help soldiers map underground tunnels, and it wants them ASAP
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The Army wants robots to help soldiers map underground tunnels, and it wants them ASAP

The Army is looking to up its subterranean warfare capabilities with drone technology that would allow soldiers map out tunnels

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone
Tech & Tactics

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.

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research
Military Life

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

Voice analysis software can help detect post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans based on their speech, a study suggests

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

The Trump administration is taking steps to squeeze Iran out of the oil market
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The Trump administration is taking steps to squeeze Iran out of the oil market

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to make an announcement on Monday detailing the decision.

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities
Military Life

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities

The latest deaths renew questions about whether the VA, criticized and investigated for failing to provide timely or sufficient help to veterans, is doing enough to solve the problem.

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.
Military Life

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.

In the wake of a troubling trend of veteran suicides and at least one shooting on the premises of Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in recent weeks, VA leaders are preparing for congressional scrutiny and hearings on the matter.

He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine
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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 US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq
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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
Military Life

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
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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
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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
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Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident

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