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Mattis among front-runners to be Trump's defense secretary

Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, considered a deity by many troops and veterans, is on the short-li…

Most troops optimistic about Trump, but 1 in 4 are worried

Majority of service members believe Trump will usher in better benefits and smarter spending. But ot…

China, U.S. militaries stage joint humanitarian relief drill

Chinese and U.S. commanders on Friday stressed the importance of maintaining military-to-military ex…

Iraqi forces advance into Mosul under fire

Iraqi troops advanced cautiously into eastern districts of Mosul on Friday, facing stiff resistance…

Putin: Russia working to develop new weapons to 'ensure a strategic balance'

Russia President Vladimir Putin said that Russia, like other nations, is working on state-of-the art…

Source: Trump offers Flynn national security adviser job

President-elect Donald Trump offered former military intelligence chief Michael Flynn the job of nat…

Defense industry well represented on Trump transition team

Retired Army generals are also well situated in the transition office.

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Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 — new rankings of 175 schools

As in years past, competition to make the list was intense, and most colleges that filled out the su…

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Mattis among front-runners to be Trump's defense secretary

Retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, considered a deity by many troops and veterans, is on the short-li…

Hearing on California Guard bonus scandal set for December

The Dec. 7 hearing will include testimony from top California Guard officials and is expected to be…

Iraqi forces advance into Mosul under fire

Iraqi troops advanced cautiously into eastern districts of Mosul on Friday, facing stiff resistance…

China, U.S. militaries stage joint humanitarian relief drill

Chinese and U.S. commanders on Friday stressed the importance of maintaining military-to-military ex…

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Stephen Hadley Could Reshape Interagency Process – If He Gets a Job

Hadley is a favorite of the DC-establishment worried about the Trump administration's foreign policy…

Defense Industry Well Represented on Trump Transition Team

Retired Army generals are also well situated in the transition office.

Most troops optimistic about Trump, but 1 in 4 are worried

Majority of service members believe Trump will usher in better benefits and smarter spending. But ot…

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Kevlar for the Mind: When PTSD is no excuse

Time and time again we are presented with sensationalistic media accounts which highlight a veteran…

Tracking military and veteran student success — 'Expand the narrative to job placement'

Job placement and subsequent career sustainability data, coupled with traditional higher education d…

'Bring it:' Harry says Sydney to host 2018 Invictus Games

Prince Harry says Sydney will host the 2018 Invictus Games and is urging wounded military athletes t…

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3 voices: Tracking military and veteran student success in higher education

Military Times asked three top leaders in higher education associations — who are also veterans — to…

Tracking military and veteran student success — 'Expand the narrative to job placement'

Job placement and subsequent career sustainability data, coupled with traditional higher education d…

Decision on opening online exchange shopping to more veterans expected next month

The move to open online shopping to all vets with an honorable discharge has been under consideratio…

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Decision on opening online exchange shopping to more veterans expected next month

The move to open online shopping to all vets with an honorable discharge has been under consideratio…

GAO denies protests, clears way for new Tricare contracts

Defense health officials are set to start the transition to the new Tricare contracts -- which inclu…

First lady makes final push for Joining Forces' future

Michelle Obama is imploring the incoming administration to keep her Joining Forces initiative active…

Michelle Obama's signature military initiative faces an uncertain future under Donald Trump

Joining Forces' past and current directors highlight the program's successes to date.

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Army staring at a rare opportunity -- securing a bowl bid

With two games left in its season, Army is staring at a rare opportunity. Despite two straight losse…

SEAL-turned-Big Ten fullback on finding your post-service path

A Q-and-A with Northwestern's Tom Hruby

Retired Gen. Martin Dempsey elected USA Basketball chairman

Retired Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been elected c…

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