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New Marine Corps fitness standards: Women, and men, are washing outIn the last five months, 6 out of 7 female recruits 鈥� and 40 out of about 1,500 male recruits 鈥� failed to pass the Marine Corps' new physical fitness regimen.
Why female extremists need to be taken seriouslyUnderstanding what motivates women to radicalize can not only help the military recognize a threat when they see it, it also can help with prevention, experts say.
First LookPentagon proposals seek to retain critical talent. What's up for discussion?The latest efforts by US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to modernize the military bureaucracy focus on the promotion system, which currently has strict requirements for the attainment of higher rank within given timeframes.
First LookWhy is China intercepting American planes on routine patrols?The Chinese intercepted a US spy plane over the East China Sea, following a similar incident over the South China Sea in May.
After a lifetime of neglect, Air Force Academy graduate finds his wingsJoshua Waugh's graduation from the Air Force Academy this week was a triumph of grit and determination, say academy officials. Despite hardships, he has come through life with a remarkable lack of bitterness, his mentor says.
Pilot safely ejects in Colorado before Thunderbird crashIt was one of two crashes Thursday for the military's elite fighter jet performance teams. A pilot was killed in Tennessee when his Blue Angels jet crashed.
First LookDid watchdog turn blind eye as Wisconsin VA hospital dissolved into 'Candy Land'?The US Department of Veterans Affairs has been dogged by scandal in recent years, but this incident suggests that the VA's troubles may be more deeply rooted than bureaucratic red tape and funding woes.
How one woman went from 'unwelcome' cadet to leading Air Force AcademyLt. Gen. Michelle Johnson inherited an Air Force Academy in turmoil, reeling from sexual assault and other scandals. The first woman to head the service academy has put in place innovative changes to counter a climate of mistrust.
First LookUnderstanding military suicides: Study offers guidelines for interventionTo better prevent suicide attempts among US military personnel, researchers have identified indicators of the most at-risk soldiers.聽
First LookCan the VA resolve its problem of mistakenly declaring vets deceased?Figures show that over the past five years, more than 4,000 American veterans have been wrongfully declared dead, resulting in their benefits being cut off.聽
First LookAfter 72 years, a lost World War II bomber is foundThe Project RECOVER find is one of many American aircraft downed over the island nation of Palau during World War II, while dozens still remain to be found.
First LookUS soldiers scale Mount Everest in name of veteran well-beingA team backed by聽US Expeditions and Explorations scaled the world's tallest mountain to raise awareness and funding for veterans' services after returning from active duty.
American veteran won't leave this Iraqi soldier behindUS veteran Chase Millsap is trying to聽gain political asylum for the Iraqi brother in arms he simply calls The Captain.
US Marine veteran becomes first combat amputee to scale EverestA former marine from Idaho reached the summit of Mount Everest Thursday, the first combat amputee to do so. He joins an inspiring group of people with disabilities to have conquered the iconic peak.
Capt. Kirk takes helm of US Navy's futuristic shipCapt. James Kirk took command of the USS Zumwalt on Friday, as the Navy's state-of-the-art ship moves closer to full operation.
Is the Pentagon doing enough for sexual assault victims?A report by the Human Rights Watch argues that聽victims of sexual assault have been given "bad discharge" from the military.聽
First LookChinese fighter jets in near collision with US aircraft, Pentagon saysIn the latest incident to mark the ongoing territorial dispute smothering the South China Sea, two Chinese fighter jets are said to have come within 50 feet of a US reconnaissance plane.
First LookSenate confirms openly gay Army chief, five years after 'don't ask, don't tell'Eric Fanning's confirmation sailed through the Senate after Sen.聽Pat Roberts (R) of Kansas withdrew objections that had stalled the process for months.
How Eric Fanning became the first openly gay official at the PentagonEight months after Eric Fanning was nominated for the position of Army secretary by President Obama, the Senate has finally made the nomination official.聽
Why Bergdahl court martial won't begin until new president takes officeOn Tuesday, Col. Jeffrey Nance delayed the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl until February 2017 to give his lawyers time to settle a dispute over documents.
