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Inside the infamous porn obsession of Hitler’s Nazi protégé

Julius Streicher was executed by hanging in October 1946.

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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Washington.

US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea

After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.

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Veterans

Total number of VA claims lost in online systems tops 120,000

The number of veterans discovered to be affected by the mistakes has grown in recent months.

Ditching promotion file photos may have helped minorities, report says

Army promotion boards have no identifying information when considering a candidate.

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In this handout photo released by Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippines BRP Jose Rizal, right, and USS Gabrielle Giffords during a tactical exercise between Philippines and the United States in the West Philippine Sea on Thursday Nov. 23, 2023.

US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says

The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”

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Navy raises crashed P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay

The plane overshot a runway on Nov. 20 and landed in the environmentally sensitive bay. No injuries were reported.

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Military-themed brewery sparks fight in Virginia military city

The controversy over Armed Forces Brewing mirrors increasingly divisive national battles about free speech.

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Divers find sunken Osprey, remains of 5 airmen, Air Force says

American and Japanese crews continue to search for two people who are still missing.

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With new conference membership, Army could play Navy twice

As part of the American Athletic Conference, Army will have more post-season bowl game options.

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SEAL to Storyteller: Remi Adeleke hosts new military podcast

The Down Range podcast features veterans' tales of combat.

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USS Carney responds to multiple attacks on commercial ships in Red Sea

The men and women of the Carney shot down three air drones fired from Yemen and heading in their direction Sunday.

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Defense authorization deal expected this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin makes remarks at a virtual Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at the Pentagon in Washington.

Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism

In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.

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An Army Kiowa helicopter flies over a convoy of U.S. soldiers at the Makua Military Reservation in Hawaii, Dec. 8, 2003.

US military to end live-fire training in Hawaii’s Makua Valley

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Secretary Christine Wormuth confirmed the military's new stance in a statement filed in federal court on Friday.

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Contractors place inflatable bags under a U.S. Navy P-8A in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, so they can float the aircraft over the water and onto land.

Navy says it will cost $1.5M to salvage plane that crashed in Hawaii

The P-8A crashed into an environmentally sensitive bay when it overshot the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Nov. 20.

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Navy fires Amphibious Squadron 5 commodore

The Navy provided no explanation for relieving Harney of command in a brief statement Friday night.

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‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive

Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.

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Members of the Oath Keepers extremist group stand on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.

Problems persist with how services report extremism, DOD watchdog says

Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.

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Why some troops consider their military service a dating app red flag

Dating is tough, but apparently military service makes it harder.

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Julius Streicher was executed by hanging in October 1946.

After three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.

The number of veterans discovered to be affected by the mistakes has grown in recent months.

Army promotion boards have no identifying information when considering a candidate.

The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”

The plane overshot a runway on Nov. 20 and landed in the environmentally sensitive bay. No injuries were reported.

The controversy over Armed Forces Brewing mirrors increasingly divisive national battles about free speech.

American and Japanese crews continue to search for two people who are still missing.

As part of the American Athletic Conference, Army will have more post-season bowl game options.

The Down Range podcast features veterans' tales of combat.

The men and women of the Carney shot down three air drones fired from Yemen and heading in their direction Sunday.

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.

In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Secretary Christine Wormuth confirmed the military's new stance in a statement filed in federal court on Friday.

The P-8A crashed into an environmentally sensitive bay when it overshot the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Nov. 20.

The Navy provided no explanation for relieving Harney of command in a brief statement Friday night.

Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.

Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.

Dating is tough, but apparently military service makes it harder.