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Reserve naval aviation commanders eligible for $100,000 bonus

Those eligible are reserve officers on active duty who handle management and training of Naval Reserve forces.

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New book highlights unit with the most WWII Medals of Honor in Europe

From North Africa to the liberation of Adolf Hitler's lair in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the men of the 3rd ID slogged through it all.

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Pentagon, Interior launch new program to protect land around bases

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotions

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.

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First look — White House says GOP budget plan would harm defense

Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.

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US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

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VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

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The Punisher set to return on Disney+ for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

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Sun Weidong, center, China's Vice Foreign Minister, delivers his opening statement during the Philippines-China Foreign Ministry consultation meeting at a hotel in Manila on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

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In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius steams in the Philippine Sea, on March 13, 2023.

Navy denies Chinese claim it drove away American destroyer

The United States is denying Chinese claims that its military forced the USS Milius away from waters around disputed islands in the South China Sea.

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A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine

Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.

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DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

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Marine son of astronaut Willie McCool tested on ‘Naked and Afraid’

Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.

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Navy announces new Naval Air Forces and NAVSEA commanders

Rear Adm. Dan Cheever will become the next Naval Air Forces commander, and Rear Adm. James P. Downey will head NAVSEA.

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Navy selects first woman to serve as CMC of Combined Maritime Forces

Naval Forces Central Command Master Chief Celina Miller is slated to become the senior enlisted advisor at the Bahrain-based command in May.

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Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

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VA change will lower home loan rates for some Native American vets

Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.

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North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills

Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.

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Transgender troops warn GOP bill could upend lives, weaken military

Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.

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USS Theodore Roosevelt is out of the yard, heading back to San Diego

The TR wrapped up its “docking planned incremental availability” after entering the yard in September 2021, following back-to-back deployments.

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Those eligible are reserve officers on active duty who handle management and training of Naval Reserve forces.

From North Africa to the liberation of Adolf Hitler's lair in Berchtesgaden, Germany, the men of the 3rd ID slogged through it all.

The new program will promote both conservation and military readiness, officials said.

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.

Administration officials are accusing far-right Republicans of undermining national security with their fiscal goals.

A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

The United States is denying Chinese claims that its military forced the USS Milius away from waters around disputed islands in the South China Sea.

Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.

Rear Adm. Dan Cheever will become the next Naval Air Forces commander, and Rear Adm. James P. Downey will head NAVSEA.

Naval Forces Central Command Master Chief Celina Miller is slated to become the senior enlisted advisor at the Bahrain-based command in May.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.

Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.

Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.

The TR wrapped up its “docking planned incremental availability” after entering the yard in September 2021, following back-to-back deployments.