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Troops’ corrected leave balances will show up in October, DFAS says
Incorrect leave balances were posted due to a DFAS system change to implement a law that reduces the special leave accrual cap.
By Karen Jowers
The White House has revealed massive mission creep in Syria. Here’s why.
The White House signaled a fundamental shift in the military mission for troops in Syria that would focus on Iran rather than ISIS.
Russia’s probably not leaving Syria anytime soon. Here’s why.
The Syrian regime wants a long-term Russian military presence in his homeland, not just to help with counter-terrorism operations, but also to provide a balance against other powers.
By Kyle Rempfer
Bipartisan bill would block Trump from quitting NATO without Senate’s OK
The bills are the latest moves by Congress to reaffirm support for NATO in the wake of Trump’s polarizing performance at a NATO summit in Brussels.
By Joe Gould
Why did the US declare independence from Britain?
Here's what the Declaration of Independence says.
By Ken Chamberlain
New Navy parental leave policy gives new parents additional flexibility
The Navy announced that they have updated their parental leave policy.
By Noah Nash
Court ruling could mean huge windfall for thousands of reservists
At issue are extra leave days for federal workers mobilized to help with combat operations overseas.
The Dichotomy of Paternity Leave
A periodic humor column by one of your active-duty shipmates.
By Jack Quarterman
US Navy sailor missing in Singapore
Machinist Mate Fireman Seth Woods went missing Monday while on shore leave from the submarine Oklahoma City, Navy officials said.
Trump wants troops out of Syria, but his generals may resist
The White House pushing for a “rapid end” to the mission in Syria, but experts on the region see the Pentagon’s operational momentum as the key hurdle.
By Kyle Rempfer