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Navy officer convicted in ‘Dateline’ death gets more time for appeal
The junior officer was convicted for killing his Belgian wife in 2015.
The 19 things you need to watch in 2019
More money and more personnel but also new challenges from rising rivals in the Western Pacific, Europe and the Persian Gulf. More changes to your leadership at the Pentagon. And more innovations that promise to transform the ways your Navy recruits, trains and retains its sailors.
By Geoff Ziezulewicz, Mark D. Faram, Natalie Gross, Tara Copp, AP, Leo Shane III, Carl Prine and David Larter, Defense News
The Sunday countdown: more of the top 19 stories to watch in 2019!
On Friday and Saturday we gave you 19 through 12. Today we hit eleven and then move into the Top 10.
By The staff of Navy Times plus the Military Times trio of Leo Shane III, Tara Copp and Natalie Gross
At US Southern Command, Mattis says military alliances help stability in Western Hemisphere
Defense Secretary James Mattis said Monday that the U.S. military brings stability to most of Latin America through its operations run across the hemisphere by the Miami-based Southern Command.
Op-ed: Trump sees opportunity in Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis as midterms approach
Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis – which began in late 2014, when a drop in oil prices deprived the government of its primary income source – has worsened to previously unimaginable levels. People are now dying from shortages of food and medicine.
By Marco Aponte-Moreno , St Mary's College of California
Senate confirms new leaders for SOUTHCOM, US Forces Korea
Lawmakers also finalized work on two assistant defense secretaries and promotions for hundreds of senior officers.
Why Democrats are questioning the past ethics of admiral nominated to lead US Southern Command
Vice Adm. Craig Faller has been linked to a defense contractor at the center of a sweeping Navy bribery scandal.
Navy admiral, Mattis aide to be nominated to head US Southern Command
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday that his senior military assistant, Navy Vice Adm. Craig Faller, will be nominated to serve as the next head of U.S. Southern Command.
By Aaron Mehta and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
From combat to marijuana processing — veteran corners the CBD market
CBD’s growing list of benefits include helping users who struggle with insomnia, depression, anxiety and epileptic seizures, all common characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.
By J.D. Simkins
Military Times honors its 7 Service Members of the Year for going beyond the call of duty
The winners have done everything from off-roading in Puerto Rico to rescuing hurricane victims to running 31 marathons in 31 days.
By Victoria Leoni
Ashford University’s GI Bill eligibility on the chopping block once more
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a notice to Ashford University, a top enroller of military students, that it has 60 days to comply with the law or lose its ability to receive VA funds. Such a result would prevent students from using their Post-9/11 GI Bill, as well as other VA education benefits, at the school.
By Natalie Gross