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N. Korea confirms test of missile capable of striking US bases in Guam
Sunday’s launch could be a prelude to bigger provocations by North Korea such as nuclear and long-range missile tests that pose a direct threat to the U.S. mainland.
Best pics of the week: July 5, 2020
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds participate in "Salute to America" flyovers, dual carrier operations in the Indo-Pacific, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
How schools can help military kids moving to new districts during pandemic
The goal of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children is to standardize the widely varying school policies affecting transitioning military students moving state to state or overseas.
By Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman
Best pics of the week: June 28, 2020
Aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific area of operations, Misawa Air Base Elephant Walk, diving qualifications and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Pentagon unveils new policy for 12-month, unaccompanied tours to Iraq, Arabian Peninsula
The policy shift also means that military families will no longer accompany service members in Qatar and Bahrain.
By Diana Stancy
Senate sends Trump defense bill with federal parental leave, 3.1% pay raise for Pentagon personnel
The Senate on Tuesday voted to send to President Donald Trump an annual defense policy bill that combines a $738 billion Pentagon budget blueprint with legislation to provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Senate to vote on ending border emergency that diverted DoD funds
The Senate is voting this week on whether to end the president’s emergency diversion of military funding to his border wall.
By Joe Gould
12 Marines confined to Camp Pendleton brig awaiting charges for alleged smuggling
Twelve Marines are currently confined to the Camp Pendleton, California, brig for their alleged involvement in human smuggling and drug offenses
By Shawn Snow
Suspected suicide bombings in Philippine army camp kills 7
The military has deployed large numbers of troops to predominantly Muslim Sulu to bolster a months-long offensive against remnants of the Abu Sayyaf, which is listed by the United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organization for bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings.
Burke takes over as VCNO, Moran starts transition to CNO
The change of office ceremony took place just moments after the 31st Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John Richardson, pinned a fourth star on Burke.
By Mark D. Faram
Senate confirms Moran and Burke for Navy’s top posts
The Navy's new top two officers will join MCPON Russ Smith at the Pentagon.
By Mark D. Faram