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Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal

Nov 10th: The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown. Read more ▸

‘Marines’ doc focuses on purpose amid shifting Pacific landscape

Nov 10th: Netflix has released its four-episode documentary series on the U.S. Marine Corps. Read more ▸

Remembering the battles of Najaf and Fallujah in ‘The Last 600 Meters’

Nov 10th: Airing on PBS, a new documentary tells the stories of Marines and soldiers in combat during 2004 operations to clear two Iraqi cities of insurgents. Read more ▸

From hot dogs to haircuts, your Veterans Day deals await

Nov 10th: Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11. Read more ▸

Army veteran becomes the face of Call of Duty’s new bionic hero

Nov 10th: Army veteran Danielle Green is the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character. Read more ▸

Army aims to field 1 million drones in next 2-3 years

Nov 07th: The Army’s new pilot program called SkyFoundry hopes to see the service forge partnerships with private industry to churn out drones. Read more ▸

Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp

Nov 07th: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war." Read more ▸

Wolfe tapped as Air Force’s new top enlisted leader

Nov 07th: Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Read more ▸

Government shutdown prompts cancellation of some Veterans Day events

Nov 07th: The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America. Read more ▸

Navy offers voluntary extensions to sailors separating during shutdown

Nov 07th: The service is offering the extension to sailors to ensure that they continue to receive benefits during the government lapse in appropriations. Read more ▸

Troops’ dental readiness showing some improvement, some decay

Nov 07th: Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health. Read more ▸

This American soldier saved Charlemagne’s cathedral in World War II

Nov 07th: Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today. Read more ▸

Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela

Nov 06th: Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela. Read more ▸

Man who drove car at Coast Guard personnel charged with assault

Nov 06th: A man who drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel in San Francisco last month was charged Oct. 30 with assault on federal officers. Read more ▸

Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarms

Nov 06th: The new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives. Read more ▸

A list of US military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels

Nov 06th: Military Times' timeline of strikes conducted by the U.S. military in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since early September. Read more ▸

National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28

Nov 06th: The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February. Read more ▸

Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks

Nov 05th: Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April. Read more ▸

Experts: Full nuclear weapons tests would backfire on US

Nov 05th: Experts agreed if the U.S. resumed full nuclear weapons tests, other nations would do the same — giving them a chance to catch up on nuclear knowledge. Read more ▸

USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Caribbean

Nov 04th: The USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the Mediterranean for the Caribbean to support the increasing U.S. military footprint there. Read more ▸

Air Force adopts new grooming standards to align with Hegseth’s vision

Nov 04th: An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns. Read more ▸

Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Nov 04th: Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq. Read more ▸

Marines fire entire command for Osprey squadron in Hawaii

Nov 04th: A Marine general fired the commander, executive officer and senior enlisted leader for an Osprey squadron in Hawaii last week. Read more ▸

Airmen plead guilty to false statements in shooting that suspended M18

Nov 03rd: Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman. Read more ▸

Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missing

Nov 03rd: Under a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent. Read more ▸

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