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Jon Stewart: “We got out of 20 years of war & the Pentagon got a raise..I can’t figure out how $850 billion to a department means that the rank & file still have to be on food stamps. To me, that’s f***ing corruption.”

Jon Stewart blasts ‘corruption’ in Pentagon spending priorities

Jon Stewart talks with the Defense Department's second-highest official, calls the lack of adequate focus on military family support shameful.

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5 freed from Gitmo in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl have joined insurgents in Qatar, the Taliban says.

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Veterans coalition condemns Trump’s continued attacks on Army officer who testified against him

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Goldfein: ‘Every American should be outraged’ at police conduct in death of George Floyd

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A compilation of Defense Secretary Mattis' terrifyingly awesome quotes:

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This war hero's Gold Star parents want you to know why they're backing . @HillaryClinton for president

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How did the Army exceed its recruiting goals this year? It was the student loan crisis, not the wars, service leaders say.

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No, the military did not leave its working dogs behind, DoD says

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A Sikh Marine is now allowed to wear a turban in uniform

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Report: Trump disparaged US war dead as ‘losers,’ ‘suckers’

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Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller charged with 6 UCMJ violations

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Marine veteran who fought at Iwo Jima, Chosin Reservoir, celebrates turning 100

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We asked, you voted: 89 percent said no to a military parade:

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Fallen SEAL hero awarded Silver Star for beating back 100 ISIS fighters

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"We take an oath to the Constitution,” Milley said, adding that every service member “will protect and defend that document regardless of personal price.”

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Rep. Matt Gaetz hosted two airmen and a soldier on a podcast to discuss the issue.

Troops allege military’s COVID vaccine mandate is a ‘religious purge’

Two airmen and a soldier appeared on a podcast hosted by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida.

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@taylorswift13 , battlefield heroes among honorees on @HillVets 100 list:

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Transgender airman: ‘I would like to see them try to kick me out of my military’

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1800-year-old Roman penis carvings discovered near Hadrian’s Wall — some things never change.

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Prince Harry’s ‘Heart of Invictus’ makes art out of veteran resilience

“Not everyone agrees on what qualifies as a just war,” Prince Harry says. “But I think we would all agree on the damage that war causes to so many people.”

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As Trump’s popularity slips in latest Military Times poll, more troops say they’ll vote for Biden.

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Immigration policy has changed. But it does not affect children born to U.S. citizens serving in the military abroad. Those children are still entitled to automatic citizenship says @USCIS

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In exclusive interview with Military Times before his firing, Esper talks about working with Trump, his legacy and being dubbed ‘Yesper’ by critics.

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Bronze statue of Ulysses S. Grant unveiled at West Point

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Army researchers are developing a self-aware robot #squid you can 3D print in the field. Neat:

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All 4 service chiefs on record: No harm to units from transgender service.

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The unofficial motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is, "You have to go out, but you don't have to come back." The saying comes from the United States Life Saving Service, which merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to become the USCG we know today. Happy 228th Birthday! #uscg #uscg228

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Houston, we have a hero: Silkies-clad vet streaks across Astros outfield, into American hearts.

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Legendary Marine and actor R. Lee Ermey to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery

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BREAKING: Senate confirms Adm. Lisa Franchetti as the Navy's top officer. She is the first woman to hold the position:

Senate finally confirms Adm. Franchetti as Navy’s top officer

Several other high-level Navy nominations are still awaiting a Senate vote.

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Marine F-35Bs with the 13th MEU enter Middle East for first time

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Opinion: Former Army Under Secretary and Democratic Congressman endorses Buttigieg for president @PatrickMurphyPA

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DC pizza shop is helping feed the National Guard

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Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher not guilty of murder in war crimes case

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Today is the 82nd anniversary of the 24-hour guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Here's how it came to be. @USArmyOldGuard @ArlingtonNatl

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Exclusive: Tens of thousands of LGBT veterans forced from the military over sexual orientation and given other-than-honorable discharges will be able to receive full VA benefits despite their dismissal status under a new move set to be announced Monday.

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Breaking: Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher found not guilty of murder. Stay with @MilitaryTimes for updates

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First black astronaut honored on 50th anniversary of death

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Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle is set to become the Navy’s first Black female tactical jet pilot.

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Fort Bragg officially renamed Fort Liberty

Fort Bragg shed its Confederate namesake Friday to become Fort Liberty as part of the U.S. military's base-renaming initiative.

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Former slave and two-time Olympian becomes an airman

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Miss America crown belongs to an active duty military member for 1st time ever

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BREAKING: US soldier ambushed in Niger wasn't captured

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Navy fires Roosevelt skipper following leaked letter pleading for COVID-19 assistance "Dismissing a commanding officer for speaking out on issues critical to the safety of those under their command discourages others from raising similar concerns."

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100-year-old WWII veteran survived POW camps and forced march

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West Point is removing Confederate symbols from campus

The U.S. Military Academy in West Point will begin taking down memorials commemorating figures of the Confederacy during the holiday break.

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The proposal — led by Sen. Ted Cruz and backed by 13 other GOP colleagues — would also require the military to “make every effort to retain members of the Armed Forces who are not vaccinated."

Bill would mandate honorable discharge for troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine mandate

The measure would also upgrade the discharge status of troops already kicked out of the service for refusing to get vaccinated.

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“And as you can well imagine, being an Air Force fighter pilot, it’s my dream to watch that young child called Reach grow up and be a U.S. citizen and fly United States Air Force fighters in our Air Force,” Gen. Tod Wolters told reporters.

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Ohio Army National Guard Spc. Cory Wise “said he couldn’t think of a more fitting place to restate his oath to defend the U.S. Constitution than in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol."

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Marine brings home bombing-sniffing dog he served with in Afghanistan

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Family asks for 101 cards for WWII soldier’s birthday on June 7.

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A-10 re-winging completed, will keep Warthog in the air until late 2030s

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Some active duty troops could be deported under new Trump policies

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‘Full Metal Jacket’ actor, Marine icon R. Lee Ermey dies at 74

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After Las Vegas shooting, veteran medic pushes more public training on combat tourniquets:

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Let's all take time to say thank you. #VietnamWarVeteransDay

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“During the medical history interview or examination, a history of COVID-19, confirmed by either a laboratory test or a clinician diagnosis, is permanently disqualifying ...” a MEPCOM memo reads.

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Remains of 3 brothers killed during Pearl Harbor attack identified

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Bidens honor Pearl Harbor’s fallen in visit to WWII Memorial

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Defense bill bans private funds for deploying National Guard

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More than a dozen Navy SEALs may get caught up in war crimes investigation

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As many as 20,000 unvaccinated service members are at risk of being removed from service.

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Army veteran Duckworth introduces Senate bill to protect troops’ families from deportation

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Daughter’s plea draws 50,000 birthday cards for World War II veteran

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Troop withdrawal from Syria has begun, U.S. official says.

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Here’s everything the Pentagon is putting on hold to concentrate on building Trump's border wall

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Biden overrides Trump orders on diversity training

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First Black woman named student brigade commander at Naval Academy

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Update: "Because of the MASSIVE backlash over this, we are now being allowed back into the senate building," one soldier told Military Times. "We’re going to make a big show of marching back into the building."

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Air Force inspector general takes over review of fired Space Force commander’s speech

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In the wake of a white supremacist rally, all four service chiefs denounce racism.

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WWII veteran to graduate 68 years after leaving college

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Former Ranger Villanueva stands for anthem, Steeler teammates remain in locker room

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Oklahoma Guard goes rogue, rejects COVID vaccine mandate after sudden change of command

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Missing Fort Hood soldier was killed in armory, then hacked to pieces, family’s attorney says

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“These soldiers uprooted their lives to help Washingtonians when we needed them most,” Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said. "Since then, it’s become apparent that other states need them more than we do."

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Floyd Welch, who was credited with saving the lives of fellow sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died in Connecticut. He was 99.

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Navy cryptologists urge service to name destroyer after Shannon Kent, the Navy cryptologist killed in Syria

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New camera footage from Niger ambush bolsters case for medal upgrades, moms of fallen soldiers say

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Remembering U.S. Navy veteran and influential Sen. John S. McCain. 1936-2018

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Congress finalizes sweeping VA accountability bill

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Iran gave prior warnings about missile attacks with no apparent U.S. casualties, spurring hopes from those in and out of the Pentagon for de-escalation

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Today we honor and remember those lost on Aug. 6, 2011, when the U.S. sustained the greatest single loss of lives to our Special Operations Forces when U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook, call sign "Extortion 17", was shot down by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.⠀

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In 29 states and D.C., laws and rules allow election officials to count ballots that arrive after the polls close from military, their family members, and U.S. citizens overseas, according to an analysis conducted for the Count Every Hero campaign.

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Sailor earns heroism award for actions during LGBTQ nightclub shooting

Five people were killed and another 18 were injured at the Club Q nightclub shooting on Nov. 19, 2022.

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Actor and humanitarian @GarySinise is awarded AUSA’s top honor for public service

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Theodore Roosevelt captain makes urgent plea for individual quarantine sites as COVID-19 cases multiply

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Brig. Gen. Leavitt, first female fighter pilot, among 23 nominated for second star

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Watch the Marine Corps' cutest devil dog get promoted

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Groundbreaking West Point grad recognized as a top 10 College Woman of the Year

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Hospital ship Comfort heading to Puerto Rico

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Lawmakers move to protect GI Bill payouts amid college coronavirus closings

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Check out T-Mobile’s new military discount plan for troops, vets and families

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Marine killed in Kabul airport attack to be honored at Omaha hockey game

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Let's take a few moments to remember those who lost their lives 18 years ago today and honor the men and women who responded to the attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. #Neverforget