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Army Reserve Officer Gets 4 Years for Defrauding Government

U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Blackburn sentenced Burnett to prison and ordered him to serve three years of supervised release.
Army Takes a Steady, Cautious Approach to Women in Infantry

More than 80 women have gone to recruit training at Fort Benning since a ban on them serving in combat jobs was lifted.
Army Members Investigated for Misbehavior During Trump's Asia Trip

The Pentagon says it is investigating allegations of misbehavior by three service members during President Trump's trip to Asia.
Cybersecurity Company Finds Classified NSA, Army Data Online

A cybersecurity company said it found top secret files related to classified Army communications systems sitting unprotected.
US Army to Field New Sidearm Down to Team Leader Level

Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky began receiving the new XM17 MHS on Monday.
US, S. Korean Soldiers Receive Medals for Defector Rescue

Soldiers from the Joint Security Area battalion recovered the North Korean defector and dragged him to safety on Nov. 13.
Remains of Pilot Shot down in WWII Coming Home for Burial

Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Robert Mains was the 27-year-old pilot of a B-24 Liberator taking part in a raid over Germany in 1945.
Navy Unveils Blue Angels-Inspired Uniforms for Army-Navy Game

Releasing specially designed uniforms has become one of the Army-Navy game's many annual traditions.
Louisiana Nonprofit Working to Get Service Dogs to Veterans,

Some veterans wait as long as two to five years and pay thousands of dollars to get the animal that will allow them to function.
'Human Factors' Blamed for Deadly Apache Crash in 2015

Two Army pilots were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed, after striking power lines about 400 feet above the ground.

Thunderbirds Commander Fired for 'Loss of Confidence'

Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt relieved Lt. Col. Jason Heard of overseeing the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron.
Air Force Academy Informants Are at Center of Child Porn Case

A day of testimony in an Air Force child porn case centered on whether the use of informants will scuttle key evidence.
AF: Failure to Report Church Shooter 'Was Not an Isolated Incident'

The latest revelation has prompted the Air Force to take corrective actions in what will be a months-long review process.
Air Force Academy Sex Assault Office 'Derelict' in Victim Care: Report

An Air Force Academy investigator found that the school's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office was "derelict."
Air Force Identifies Pilot Killed in T-38 Crash

Capt. Paul J. Barbour, 32, died in the trainer jet crash in Texas.
Russian Jet Buzzes US Navy Spy Plane Over Black Sea

A Russian Su-30 fighter jet buzzed a Navy reconnaissance plane flying in the Black Sea Saturday, an official said.
Republican Senators Support Disciplined Air Force Colonel

Air Force Col. Leland Bohannon refused to sign a certificate of appreciation to the same-sex spouse of a retiring master sergeant.
Sexual Assaults Reported at Wright-Patterson Doubles in Past Two Years

Sexual assaults reported at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have increased over the past four years.
Cold War Nuclear Missile Silo Listed as Rental on Airbnb

The Subterra Castle was originally part of a ring of nine Air Force missile silos built around Topeka, Kansas in 1959.
Navy Sub-Hunters, Submersibles Search for Argentine Sub

The continuing search is being conducted against fading hopes that the crew of the sub may have survived an apparent explosion.

Coast Guard Veteran to Be Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Scott Johnson's body was flown from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., for burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Coast Guard Commander Fined After Killing Alaska Brown Bear

The commanding officer of Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak was fined after pleading guilty to a charge of shooting a brown bear.
Coast Guard Academy Begins 1st Major Energy Savings Upgrade

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has begun its first major upgrade to save on energy and replace aging utilities.
Courts: Man Convicted of Making False Distress Call to Coast Guard

A Newport News man was convicted by a federal jury Monday to making a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard, officials said.
Coast Guard Rescues Man on Trans-Pacific Voyage in Ocean Rowboat

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a Chinese man off Hawaii who was voyaging from California to Asia in an ocean rowboat.
Coast Guard Academy Honors Grad for Combat Role in Vietnam

On Thursday, Kent Williams, a 1965 graduate of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, will be inducted into the school's Hall of Heroes.
Trump Visits Florida Coast Guard Station on Thanksgiving

President Trump told the station's sailors that their "brand" has gone up in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Bollinger Delivers Its Newest Cutter to Coast Guard

Lockport-based Bollinger Shipyards announced Friday that it has delivered its newest patrol boat to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Reality TV Star Charged with DUI in Crash that Killed Coast Guardsman

A woman who was featured on "Little Women: Atlanta" was charged for allegedly driving under the influence in a fatal car crash.
Patrol Ship Returns After Seizing 35 Bales of Cocaine in Single Bust

A Cyclone-class patrol ship will return home to Mayport Naval Station after a 76-day deployment off the coast of Central America.

Soldier Doesn't Want Me Now That I'm Pregnant

An 18-year-old got pregnant by her soldier boyfriend. Now, he doesn't want her or the baby.
Here's How the Military Changed My Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in the military may not the tradition I grew up with, but it's special in its own way. Here's why.
He's Been Court-Martialed. Now What About Me?

An Army wife finds herself with no support or funds to move home after her husband is court-martialed and sent to prison.
Five Ways to Cope With Grief This Holiday Season

The thought of enduring the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's without our loved one can be unbearable.
Military Holiday Mail Guidelines

Sending holiday mail? Make sure it gets there in time with this handy holiday mailing deadline guide. Read more.
I Joined the Military to Escape From My Parents

An airman writes for advice for dealing with his immature parents, who party late, get fired and borrow money from him.
Is There a Bad Time to Get Married?

A woman fears getting married at the wrong time could hurt her fiance's Air Force career or block their benefits.
Can You Recover from a Military Marriage Betrayal?

If emotional or physical infidelity hasn't impacted your marriage, you probably know another marriage it has.
Why Ask About My Husband's Rank?

A sergeant's wife got on the wrong side of the company commander's wife at an FRG meeting and wonders why it had to be that...
Are Military Spouses Veterans Too?

Spouse sacrifices that contribute to the service member being able to carry out his duties sometimes go unnoticed.

Veterans Can Now Apply for VA Identification Cards

Honorably discharged veterans of all eras can now apply for a new veterans ID card, officials with the VA said.
VA Owes $226 Million to Treasury Department, Inspector General Finds

The Department of Veterans Affairs owes $226 million to the Treasury Department, according to an internal watchdog report.
Thunderbirds Commander Fired for 'Loss of Confidence'

Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt relieved Lt. Col. Jason Heard of overseeing the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron.
Thousands of Foreign Troops in Syria -- But Will They Leave?

Syria is awash in weapons and an array of local militias and thousands of foreign troops, some of which may not leave.
The Most Talked About Stories on Military.com This Week

Here are the most talked about stories this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of reader responses.
Army Reserve Officer Gets 4 Years for Defrauding Government

U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Blackburn sentenced Burnett to prison and ordered him to serve three years of supervised release.
Air Force Academy Informants Are at Center of Child Porn Case

A day of testimony in an Air Force child porn case centered on whether the use of informants will scuttle key evidence.
Coast Guard Veteran to Be Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Scott Johnson's body was flown from Connecticut to Washington, D.C., for burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Cybersecurity Company Finds Classified NSA, Army Data Online

A cybersecurity company said it found top secret files related to classified Army communications systems sitting unprotected.
Navy Investigating After Sailor Found Dead Aboard Carrier

The Navy has identified a young sailor found dead Saturday aboard the carrier USS John C. Stennis.

Aging Navy Destroyers Will Get Radar Upgrades to Counter Threats from China, Russia

The Navy is taking a big step toward keeping some of its aging destroyers in the fight.
Army Explains Spending Reduction in Modular Handgun System Program

The U.S. Army plans to spend $6 million on its new Modular Handgun System (MHS) in the proposed fiscal 2020 budget.
Army Launches New App to Help Reservists Find Each Other

U.S. Army Reserve Command launched its first mobile app, designed to allow users to connect with other Reserve members.
Air Force Requests Billions to Modernize Crumbling Base Infrastructure

Dubbed the Air Force infrastructure investment strategy, the service wil lput money toward the effort starting next year.
Army Official Previews Timelines for Next-Gen Vehicles, Aircraft

The U.S. Army may field the first long-range cannons in just three years, Army Under Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
Air Force Conducts Flight Tests With Subsonic, Autonomous Drones

The Air Force is hitting new milestones with drone technology.
CSI USMC: Marines Get Upgraded Portable Forensics Labs

The Marine Corps is updating the portable forensics lab kit with new technology for identifying potential enemy suspects.
Google's Work with China Eroding US Military Advantage, Dunford Says

Dunford said he was concerned that the work Google was doing with China on AI was undermining the U.S military.
Upgrades Aim to Double the Service Life of Marines’ 7-Ton Trucks

The Marine Corps is hoping to squeeze another two decades of service out of its MTVR tactical workhorse truck.
Marine Corps Searching for New Battlefield Communication System

The system must be capable of providing a "high-bandwidth transmission path used for voice, video and data communications."

Airborne Ranger’s 5 Tips for Veterans Looking Break into PERSEC/OPSEC

Airborne Ranger and security expert dishes his tips on how to break into the high-paying security industry.
Five Reasons How and Why Veterans Should Write a Book

Army combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient Marjorie Eastman's solid advice on how and why veterans should write a book.
Free Career Training BEFORE You Leave The Service

Plan your transition the same as any mission: have a plan. Get free transition advice and start your plan today!
FBI: Security Clearance Process

When are security clearances necessary for the FBI, and what are the notable differences between clearance levels?
Six Tips to Tackle the Online Job Application

An Army combat veteran and veteran jobs hiring expert offers his tips on how to approach getting yourself the right civilian job.
Starting a Small Business: How to Research Your Market

Making the leap from a military career to a veteran-owned small business might seem like a daunting challenge. What you need is a well-executed battle...
Ten Key Words Every Resume Should Include

Your resume will play a critical role in your military to civilian career transition. It describes your past experiences, training, certifications and accomplishments...
Top 10 Best Paying Virtual Jobs

If you need to work from home, here are 10 of the highest paying jobs that let you do just that.
Ready to Start a Small Business?

Veterans and most successful entrepreneurs have a lot in common. Both groups have discipline, organization, responsibility, leadership skills and determination.
Win at Your Career with Five Poker Strategies

How is poker like your job? For the answer, check out five tips from World Championship Poker player Isabelle "No Mercy" Mercier.

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