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Soldiers screened for appearance and politics ahead of Trump visit
Trump's partisan comments received cheers or jeers from the crowd, an expression of political views in uniform that would typically result in a reprimand.
By Todd South
Navy flies Buddhist flag aboard ship for first time
Navy regulations stipulate that religious flags be flown above the ensign during services.
Venezuelan government defends detaining Marine veteran for 2 years
Marine veteran Matthew Heath was arrested in 2020 and accused of being a terrorist and spying for then-President Donald Trump.
Congress calls for answers on US role in fatal 2017 Nigerian airstrike
Nine aid workers and 160 civilians were killed, many of whom were children.
Military personnel among names in leaked Oath Keepers membership list
Those named in the report ranged from junior personnel to officers and senior enlisted.
New Orleans nun kidnapped in Africa released with US military help
The U.S. military played a role in the release this week of an American nun taken hostage in April.
By Zamone Perez
Depression, suicide risk high among LGBTQ youth with military parents
Data was collected from nearly 35,000 survey respondents between October and December 2020.
By J.D. Simkins
1st Black Marine 4-star takes trip to Africa as new AFRICOM leader
Gen. Michael Langley has been tasked with leading troops on the continent against escalating threats from militant groups.
Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press