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USS Porter says adios to Rota, Spain
Porter is the last of four Spain-based U.S. destroyers to cycle out of the forward-deployed homeport.
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This LCS just completed an ‘historic’ deployment
USS Sioux City was still able to deploy despite not receiving a fix for a class-wide propulsion problem, officials said.
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USS Gerald R. Ford gets underway for first deployment
The short deployment will focus on interoperability and innovation, ahead of a more standard deployment next year, Navy leaders say.
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Marines, Navy near agreement on light amphibious warship features
The two services are closer to striking the right balance between keeping the cost low and including the right survivability features, a general says.
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A retired soldier fights for Kuwait comrades’ POW recognition
Few Americans know that when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, 16 soldiers, sailors and Marines — and family members — were held hostage.
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US Marines warn against Navy’s FY24 decommission plans
Documents obtained by Defense News reveal plans to decommission amphibious ships, despite an outcry from the Corps over the resulting capability gap.
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US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
U.S. officials say U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday.
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Austin approves plan to drop Confederate references from DoD property
A new working group will oversee the removal and replacing of tributes to the Confederacy and Confederate military starting in December.
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Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
A bogus feel-good story of a Marine veteran helping a motorist in distress garnered more than $400,000 in online donations.
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New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
After some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.
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North Korea flies planes near South Korea after missile launches
Eight North Korean fighter jets and four bombers flew in formation, South Korea’s military said.
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Marine Corps tech and South African plane sales | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 9.30.2022
In this week’s episode, we see new Marine Corps innovations and learn about a South African company making regional sales.
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Nominate: Service Members of the Year 2023
Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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Benefits Guide
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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How a 12-year-old tricked the Navy into letting him fight in WWII
Calvin Graham enlisted at 12 but was discharged when his real age was discovered.
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DC, Marvel veterans team up for ‘Junkyard Joe’ military comic
Geoff Johns, Gary Frank and Brad Anderson released "Junkyard Joe," a comic series on Vietnam veterans.
By Sarah Sicard
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TYFYS? Lawmaker files bill to thank troops ‘for our freedom’ instead
The bill, which would do absolutely nothing if passed, also has little chance of getting passed.
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‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is actually a sobering war movie
“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starts out fun, but gets quite sobering.
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A retired soldier fights for Kuwait comrades’ POW recognition
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South Korean missile crashes during drill with US
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Addressing military families’ needs: a ‘to-do list’ not a ‘wish list’
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DoD still working to complete protections for military tenants
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