Church accused of preying on military members has funds seized

The justice department claims the church defrauds military education benefits, and bilks its members of their military disability and pensions.

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In this photo provided by South Korean Defense Ministry, U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers, center, F-22 fighter jets and South Korean Air Force F-35 fighter jets, bottom, fly over South Korea Peninsula during a joint air drill in South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2023.

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North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills

North Korea for decades has described the United States’ combined military exercises with South Korea as rehearsals for a potential invasion.

Sailors play a volleyball game on an island beach during a port visit in Maldives, Feb. 19, 2009.

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Three distinguished colonels led the way for others

The U.S. Army War College graduates made strides in service.

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Army’s long-awaited parental leave policy bars local denials

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Taiwanese Mirage 2000 fighter jets taxi along a runway during a drill at an airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says 20 Chinese aircraft crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait that has been an unofficial buffer zone between the sides.

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In this handout photo provided by the Command Public Information Office, Western Mindanao Command, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, right, greets Western Mindanao Commander Lt. Gen. Roy Galido as he visits Camp Don Basilio Navarro in Zamboanga province, southern Philippines on Wednesday Feb. 1, 2023.

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps.

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VA needs COVID accommodations extended before emergency status ends

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

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Marines conduct cool-down stretches with students at Instituto Comprensivo “Salvo Basso” Scordia, Italy on May 5, 2016.

Addressing America’s obesity crisis can improve military readiness

Defense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.

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From undergrad to civilian career, ASU shapes Army veteran’s life

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A sign is seen at Fort Bragg on Feb. 3, 2022, in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Fort Bragg authorities seek rape suspect

The suspect is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall muscular-built man between 30 to 45 years old with a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

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A boy stands on a destroyed Russian tank displayed in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday Jan. 31, 2023.

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, left, shakes hands with South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup after a joint press conference after their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

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Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

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Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress

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Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages

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How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education

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Remains returned by North Korea in 2018 help identify missing soldier

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Daily News Roundup

The justice department claims the church defrauds military education benefits, and bilks its members of their military disability and pensions.

A West Point alumnus' thoughts on inspiring leadership.

North Korea for decades has described the United States’ combined military exercises with South Korea as rehearsals for a potential invasion.

On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, Army spouse Sergio Rosario Diaz, founder of Soy Súper Papá, shares tips for building a community.

The U.S. Army War College graduates made strides in service.

The Army might have been last, but its policy has more teeth than those of other services.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says 20 Chinese aircraft crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait that has been an unofficial buffer zone between the sides.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps.

Officials say telehealth prescription services that benefit nearly 50,000 veterans will end if lawmakers don't extend special authorities.

Defense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.

Jose and Amy Morenos' lives have been shaped by the experiences of themselves and their children with Arizona State University.

The suspect is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall muscular-built man between 30 to 45 years old with a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.

Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

More virtual health care is likely to be an option.

It’s hard to imagine the NFL only picking players based on subjective recommendations. So why does the military?

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

Searchers found no remains immediately after the battle nor any evidence that enemy forces held the sergeant as a prisoner of war.