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Score More Cash From Your Tax Refund Thanks To These New DoD Policy Changes
Military Life

Score More Cash From Your Tax Refund Thanks To These New DoD Policy Changes

As troops sit down to file their 2018 income tax returns, the Defense Department wants them to know that some significant changes in tax law could put more money in their pockets.

This One Book Will Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Acting SecDef Patrick Shanahan
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This One Book Will Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Acting SecDef Patrick Shanahan

"His views are all in there: his leadership philosophy, his ideas on establishing harmony across large organizations, and the way he compartmentalizes a broad problem set into identifiable, solvable chunks."

‘Large Turnout’ Expected After Appeal To Attend Texas Veteran’s Funeral Goes Viral
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‘Large Turnout’ Expected After Appeal To Attend Texas Veteran’s Funeral Goes Viral

The call went out to attend a veteran's funeral. People listened.

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations
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Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations

Every Marine who takes his or her own life is more than a number, but the numbers tell a distressing story

74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery
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74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery

On January 26, 1945, the most decorated U.S. service member of World War II earned his legacy in a fiery fashion

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship
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Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

The Navy is set to commission the second ship in its Zumwalt class of destroyers the USS Michael Monsoor in a ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, on Saturday

Trump Threatens To Declare National Emergency If Democrats Don’t Fund Border Wall In 3 Weeks
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Trump Threatens To Declare National Emergency If Democrats Don’t Fund Border Wall In 3 Weeks

"We'll work with the Democrats and negotiate and if we can't do that, then we'll do a – obviously we'll do the emergency because that's what it is. It's a national emergency."

Russian Private Military Contractors Are Reportedly In Venezuela To Protect Maduro
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Russian Private Military Contractors Are Reportedly In Venezuela To Protect Maduro

Private military contractors who do secret missions for Russia flew into Venezuela in the past few days to beef up security for President Nicolas Maduro in the face of U.S.-backed opposition protests

How One Veteran Found A Sense of Purpose At Motorola
Military Life

How One Veteran Found A Sense of Purpose At Motorola

Some people learn to love the jobs they have; some spend years searching for the perfect one. For some, it all comes together without even trying. For Travis Johnson, a Master Sergeant in the Louisiana National Guard, it was the latter

Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants
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Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants

The Coast Guard does so much the masses on your local beach don't see.

Iran Says Imprisoned US Navy Veteran Was Detained Over ‘Private Complaint’
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Iran Says Imprisoned US Navy Veteran Was Detained Over ‘Private Complaint’

Michael White, 46, has been held since July, and is the first known American to have been detained in Iran since Donald Trump became president two years ago.

France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans
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France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans

"Without these three gentleman here today, the French flag — that was flying in St. Louis in the early 19th century — would not be flying here today"

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid
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Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid

“These six airmen exhibit extreme competence that I think defines air commandos. Despite all the difficulties and despite all the chaos with the mission, they knew there was a way and they were going to find it.”

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed
Military Life

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed

When Gen. Colin Powell's tire blew, a wounded Army veteran pulled over to help him — and reminded him "what this country is all about

The Navy Won’t Pay Damages To People Who Drank Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water, But It Is Throwing Money At Its Broke Aircraft Carrier
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The Navy Won’t Pay Damages To People Who Drank Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water, But It Is Throwing Money At Its Broke Aircraft Carrier

"This was a difficult decision, to be frank with you. It would have been easier not to make the decision and have this thing just tick on."

Russia’s Robot Tank Sucks, But Its Military Is Adopting It Anyway
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Russia’s Robot Tank Sucks, But Its Military Is Adopting It Anyway

It's official: the Russian military has adopted the Uran-9 unmanned ground vehicle developed by weapons manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern despite a reportedly dismal performance during combat testing in Syria

The Army’s New Supergun Could Put China On Blast
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The Army’s New Supergun Could Put China On Blast

The Army is working on a supergun with a 1,000-mile range that could potentially hit targets in the South China Sea from a gun pit on land, Army Secretary Mark Esper told reporters on Wednesday.

Lawmakers To The VA: Time To Grow A Pair And Start Studying Medical Marijuana
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Lawmakers To The VA: Time To Grow A Pair And Start Studying Medical Marijuana

The ranking Republican congressman responsible for veterans affairs has once again introduced legislation directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to research the potential applications of medical marijuana to treat issues like post-traumatic stress disorder.

These Are The Lucky Soldiers Who Get To Destroy The JLTV Next
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These Are The Lucky Soldiers Who Get To Destroy The JLTV Next

Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in Italy are the next in line to get their hands on the Army's brand new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Task & Purpose has learned

Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’
Military Life

Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’

Many news organizations initially described Phillips as a Vietnam veteran, until they were forced to issue corrections. Well, they're going to need to issue a few more.