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Navy’s newest destroyer, Carl M. Levin, arrives at its first homeport
The Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided-missile destroyer (DDG 120) was commissioned in June.
Excerpt: Autobiography tells story of ‘Special Duties Pilot’
John M. Billings traces his lifetime of flying and his most storied mission, Operation Greenup, in "Special Duties Pilot."
By John M. Billings
Texas A&M cadets’ Halloween tradition likened to cultish ritual
Texas A&M University's Corps of Cadets' annual tradition involves smashing pumpkins and pranking the school band.
By Sarah Sicard
Reflections on trust from father of fallen Green Beret on 4th anniversary of deadly Niger ambush
“Trust” takes many forms.
By Henry Black
Destroyer named for Sen. Carl Levin christened in Maine
The future USS Carl M. Levin was christened Saturday by the Michigan senator's daughters, who simultaneously smashed bottles of sparkling wine against the warship's bow at Bath Iron Works.
Cambodia limits US diplomat’s scrutiny of controversial naval base
A State Department officials expressed “serious concerns” about China’s military presence and construction of facilities at the base and sought clarification of why two U.S.-funded buildings there had been demolished without notification or explanation.
Former managers for privatized housing company plead guilty to fraud in doctoring maintenance records
Managers were part of a larger conspiracy doctoring maintenance records to make sure the housing company got millions in performance incentive fees, feds say.
By Karen Jowers
US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘Thank you’ from Afghanistan: How to continue counterterrorism after the withdrawal
The U.S. and coalition partners should continue their support for the Afghan National Army, and help Afghanistan establish a special operations forces and counterterrorism center for the region, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Gen. M. Farid Ahmadi
Her military career cut short inspires advocacy and nonprofit addressing epidemic facing veterans and first responders
After a military career cut short by trauma, this West Point graduate co-founded an organization to address the increasing suicide rates among first responders.
By Brandon Black