
20 years after Iraq war, this former Army medic is still reeling
Sergio Alfaro kickstarted his dreams of working in medicine by being an Army medic, but what he experienced in Iraq changed his path forever.
Sergio Alfaro kickstarted his dreams of working in medicine by being an Army medic, but what he experienced in Iraq changed his path forever.
The latest aid package includes various types of ammunition, such as rockets and grenade launchers, as well as fuel tanker trucks and patrol boats.
The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of crew members they knew had cancer.
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The Pentagon released footage of Russian jets acting aggressively near a U.S. drone.
A pilot program is being offered in Alaska, California, Florida, North Carolina, and Texas thanks to the PAWS Act, which calls for dog therapy.
The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes women and their contributions to national security, celebrating "collective victories."
House Republicans have demanded more answers from the Biden administration about the turbulent removal of troops from Afghanistan in August 2021.
The "Be All You Can Be!" slogan will return in ad campaigns starting March 8.
The warning came after U.S.-South Korean training on Monday involving a B-52 bomber over the Korean Peninsula.
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A committee of lawmakers is set to review legislation to repeal multiple authorizations for wars in Iraq, according to Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Air Force officers charged with caring for a North Dakota nuclear base were relieved of command in loss of confidence issue with the military.
Despite hundreds of lawmakers co-sponsoring the bill in 2021-22, it never got a committee hearing. Advocates now hope for a different outcome.
Saturday’s ICBM test signals that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is using his rivals’ drills as a chance to expand his country's nuclear arsenal.
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Because of how certain military benefits are counted, on paper, families still appear to have more money than they actually do.
Two members of the Tennessee National Guard were killed during a flight-training mission. There were no injuries to anyone on the ground.
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Retired Army Col. Paris Davis will receive the highest award for military valor in action for his time in the Vietnam War.
The White House says the three objects are not extraterrestrial in nature, but claims little else is known about them.
The Biden administration decided to bring down the Chinese balloon once it made its way to the ocean after it hovered over several states.
In a leaked memo, U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan said "my gut tells me we will fight in 2025."
In Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Ukrainian solders are training on an advanced air defense platform called the Patriot missile system.
The combined arms training is aimed at honing Ukrainian forces' skills so they will be better prepared in fighting back against Russia.
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In a tough economy, the Defense Department is taking steps to help relieve the burden on military families.
Wreaths Across America Day is a holiday tradition that started in 1992 as a way to remember those who served.
The Patriot would be the most advanced surface-to-air missile system the West has provided to Ukraine.
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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan described the administration's commitment to bringing Paul Whelan home as "absolutely rock solid."
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The bill provides nearly $858 billion for national defense in addition to taking away a COVID vaccine mandate for U.S. military members.
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As of early this month, about 99% of the active-duty troops in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps had been vaccinated, and 98% of the Army.
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New surgical procedure at a Houston hospital increases success of people getting prosthetics.
Armies have gradually improved techniques to defend against both ballistic rockets and powered missiles.
Six people were killed Saturday when a World War II-era bomber and a fighter plane collided and crashed in a ball of flames during an air show.
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