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The Army has graduated 25,000 soldiers through pre-basic prep course
The program offers extra time and training to recruit applicants who aren't quite ready for boot camp. Leadership says standards have not been lowered.
By Todd South
A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now
Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Proposal would boost retirement help for military working dogs
Lawmakers want to start a new grant program to cover medical costs for retired military working dogs.
How the Gaza pier traces its origins to tossed cigar boxes before WWII
The remarkable story of how a Navy officer's innovation evolved into the concept behind the U.S.-built floating pier.
By Frank A. Blazich Jr., Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation
US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirm
The soldier was reportedly stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own.
More food options, better access coming for commissary customers
The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.
By Karen Jowers
Navy ship underway for Gaza pier mission suffers fire, returns to US
The cargo ship 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo suffered a fire in its engine room Thursday, forcing it to return to Florida, the Navy said.
More US troops, equipment headed to Middle East amid Iranian threats
The Pentagon is sending more troops and equipment to the Middle East in anticipation of a possible Iranian attack on Israel.
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general says
The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.
By Tara Copp, AP