The new Combat Field Test is age- and sex-neutral and scored on a pass/fail standard.

Some of the Afghans are relatives of U.S. citizens or partnered with the U.S. during the 20-year war.

With how futures markets are structured, officials could place bets anonymously and influence combat operations to ensure they get a payout, experts say.

Two soldiers were injured in a bear encounter during a land navigation exercise on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, wildlife officials said.