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Desire to join military large focus of leaked chats in infamous neo-Nazi forum

A defunct neo-Nazi online forum linked to the white nationalist extremist Atomwaffen Division had its chat logs posted online Wednesday.

By: Shawn Snow and Meghann Myers and George Altman 4 days ago

New book documents the Marines of Anbar and the brutal fight for the Haditha Triad

Writer Ed Darack spoke to Military Times about his latest book, The Warriors of Anbar: The Marines Who Crushed Al Qaeda.

By: Claire Barrett 4 days ago

Veterans can now access their VA medical records through their iPhones

The VA has partnered with Apple to let veterans access their medical information on their iPhones.

By: Patricia Kime 4 days ago

Iran injects gas in new centrifuges as atomic deal unravels

Iran injected uranium gas into centrifuges at its underground Fordo nuclear complex early Thursday, taking its most-significant step away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

By: Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press 4 days ago

Departing vets committee chairman hopes partisan divisions won’t overwhelm VA policy work

Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson is set to retire from the Senate at the end of the year.

By: Leo Shane III 4 days ago

Twin master sergeants deploy together for the 3rd time

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the twins have traversed a nearly identical career.

By: J.D. Simkins 4 days ago

Destroyers return to Norfolk from deployment, aircraft carrier Lincoln remains at sea

Three guided-missile destroyers returned to Naval Station Norfolk Tuesday, ending a seven-month deployment while the flattop they escorted remains on an extended stay at sea.

By: Courtney Mabeus 5 days ago

Turkey captures al-Baghdadi’s wife, Erdogan says

Turkey has captured a wife of the slain leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

By: Suzan Fraser, The Associated Press 5 days ago

Army veteran Duckworth introduces Senate bill to protect troops’ families from deportation

Sen. Tammy Duckworth's bill would require the Homeland Security Department to get approval from the Pentagon or VA before denying parole in place to service members or veterans.

By: Meghann Myers 5 days ago

Are banned Chinese cameras watching the US military?

Amid news that thousands of banned Chinese-made surveillance devices are in use across American government installations, Sen. Marco Rubio is asking the Pentagon what Chinese gear it is using.

By: Joe Gould 5 days ago

Veterans more likely to be targeted by sophisticated financial scams

Veterans are twice as likely to unknowingly participate in a scam as the general population, Carroll Harris, a U.S. Postal Inspection Service senior law enforcement official.

By: Niko Boskovic, Medill News Service 5 days ago

Here’s why you need to speak your mind in this housing satisfaction survey

Have your mold issues been resolved? Is your property manager responsive? Is your Army housing great? Fill out the anonymous housing satisfaction survey.

By: Karen Jowers 5 days ago

Lone living Medal of Honor recipient from Iraq wants more recognition for the heroes of that fight

David Bellavia thinks public perception of the war has pushed military leaders to withhold some honors.

By: Leo Shane III 5 days ago

Top military appeals court to review Bergdahl case for interference by Trump and McCain

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has agreed to consider Bowe Bergdahl's arguments on unlawful command influence.

By: Patricia Kime 5 days ago

Check out these Veterans Day deals on Amazon Prime, battlefield tours, plus free food and more

Kohl's, Target, Walgreen's, the military exchanges and dozens of others are stepping up their military discounts.

By: Karen Jowers 5 days ago

Surprise retirement shakes up defense spending in Congress

Rep. Pete Visclosky, considered a friend by the defense industry, says he will not seek another term.

By: Joe Gould 5 days ago

Esper: ‘Robust’ conversation with Trump about proposed pardons for SEAL, two soldiers

The president is expected to make his decision by Veterans Day.

By: Meghann Myers 5 days ago

New research shows nerve injections are effective for treating PTSD symptoms

Stellate ganglion block injections continue to show promise for treating PTSD.

By: Patricia Kime 5 days ago

Russia’s ability to hold and capture territory in Europe threatens US and NATO forces

Russia's investment in artillery and light armor units has created a highly mobile force capable of seizing and holding territory in Europe.

By: Shawn Snow 5 days ago

White House says it will prevent government shutdown on this one condition

To avoid a government shutdown, U.S. President Donald Trump would sign a stopgap spending bill, but there are strings attached.

By: Joe Gould 5 days ago