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By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Oct 17, 2020

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‘I met a hero:’ Air Force doctor who treated Alwyn Cashe says he’s never forgotten him

It has been 15 years to the day since Alwyn Cashe risked everything to save his teammates as their Bradley...

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Jun 16, 2019

VA ordered to stop posting details online about employee firings and disciplinary action

The union representing 260,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees recently won a "cease and desist" arbitration ruling against the department's...

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Apr 20, 2019

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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...

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Mar 10, 2019

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Pentagon set to block some transgender people from joining the military

Transgender troops who are currently serving will be allowed to remain in uniform, but that won't be the case for...

By Heather Sweeney Nov 11, 2018

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Here’s Your Veterans Day Discount Guide For 2018

Editor’s Note: This article by Heather Sweeney originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran...

By James Clark May 30, 2018

Health & Fitness

Finally, A Fancy (And Compact) MRE For The Grunt Who Prefers Only The Finest Vacuum-Sealed Rations

The Tetris-style packing prowess of the American infantryman is unparalleled, enabling a grunt to cram weeks’ worth of supplies into...

By James Clark Nov 7, 2017

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Raider Earns Bronze Star For Valor After Fending Off Brutal ISIS Ambush From Back Of Open Truck

A Marine Raider who sprinted through enemy fire to man an exposed shooting position in the back of an open...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Aug 3, 2017

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Witnesses Apparently Saw Parris Island Recruit Intentionally Jump From Building

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community....

By James Clark May 2, 2017

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Marines Have Been Quietly Operating In ‘Hot Spots’ In Iraq

Elements of a nine-month Middle East crisis response task force deployment that ended in December were dispatched on “specialized missions...

By James Clark Feb 9, 2017

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

Over the course of several grueling days in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan, Airman 1st Class Benjamin Hutchins fought through hell, first...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Sep 14, 2016

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Marine Corps Reboots Motivational Video To Add Women After Complaints

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military...

By Amy Bushatz, Military.com Aug 4, 2016

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Drug Abuse And Mental Illness On The Rise Among Vets, New Report Finds

Editor's Note: This article by Amy Bushatz originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community....

By Military.com Jul 9, 2016

Family & Relationships

The Bravest Thing I’ve Ever Done Is Become A Full-Time Parent

Editor’s Note: This article by Rebekah Sanderlinoriginally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran...

By Military.com Jul 6, 2016

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Investigators Rule SEAL Trainee’s Death A Homicide

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By Military.com Jul 5, 2016

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Why Is The VA Buying Guns And Tactical Equipment?

Editor’s Note: This article by Bryant Jordan originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By Military.com Jun 28, 2016

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Fallen SEAL Had Already Earned Silver Star Battling 100 ISIS Fighters

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By Military.com Jun 23, 2016

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When Does A Cyber Attack Constitute An Act Of War? We Still Don’t Know

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By Military.com Jun 22, 2016

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Vietnam War Army Pilot To Receive The Medal Of Honor

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By Military.com Jun 20, 2016

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Hackers Crack Pentagon’s Cyber Walls More Than 130 Times

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By Military.com Jun 14, 2016

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Army Reserve Captain Among Those Killed In Mass Shooting At Orlando Nightclub

Editor’s Note: This article by Brendan McGarry originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By Military.com Jun 10, 2016

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Check Out The Navy’s New ‘Ironman’ Diving Helmets

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By Military.com Jun 9, 2016

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Troops In California Exempt From New Smoking Age Law

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By Military.com Jun 8, 2016

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To Cut Taxpayer Costs, Commissaries Have To Close, New Report Says

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By Military.com Jun 7, 2016

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US Plans To Commit Combat Troops To NATO’s Eastern Flank

Editor’s Note: This article by Matthew Cox originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By Military.com May 31, 2016

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DoD Announces First Service Member Wounded In Fight Against ISIS In Syria

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‘I met a hero:’ Air Force doctor who treated Alwyn Cashe says he’s never forgotten him

VA ordered to stop posting details online about employee firings and disciplinary action

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

Pentagon set to block some transgender people from joining the military

Here’s Your Veterans Day Discount Guide For 2018

Finally, A Fancy (And Compact) MRE For The Grunt Who Prefers Only The Finest Vacuum-Sealed Rations

Raider Earns Bronze Star For Valor After Fending Off Brutal ISIS Ambush From Back Of Open Truck

Witnesses Apparently Saw Parris Island Recruit Intentionally Jump From Building

Marines Have Been Quietly Operating In ‘Hot Spots’ In Iraq

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

Marine Corps Reboots Motivational Video To Add Women After Complaints

Drug Abuse And Mental Illness On The Rise Among Vets, New Report Finds

The Bravest Thing I’ve Ever Done Is Become A Full-Time Parent

Investigators Rule SEAL Trainee’s Death A Homicide

Why Is The VA Buying Guns And Tactical Equipment?

Fallen SEAL Had Already Earned Silver Star Battling 100 ISIS Fighters

When Does A Cyber Attack Constitute An Act Of War? We Still Don’t Know

Vietnam War Army Pilot To Receive The Medal Of Honor

Hackers Crack Pentagon’s Cyber Walls More Than 130 Times

Army Reserve Captain Among Those Killed In Mass Shooting At Orlando Nightclub

Check Out The Navy’s New ‘Ironman’ Diving Helmets

Troops In California Exempt From New Smoking Age Law

To Cut Taxpayer Costs, Commissaries Have To Close, New Report Says

US Plans To Commit Combat Troops To NATO’s Eastern Flank

DoD Announces First Service Member Wounded In Fight Against ISIS In Syria