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Bowe Bergdahl gets partial victory in civilian court ruling
Bergdahl received a partial victory in the civilian court system after coming up short in the military courts.
By Zamone Perez
Top military appeals court to review Bergdahl case for interference by Trump and McCain
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has agreed to consider Bowe Bergdahl's arguments on unlawful command influence.
By Patricia Kime
McCain’s family fights to define legacy of civility, service
A year after McCain's death from brain cancer, the library is one way his family members are fighting to shape how the world remembers the Vietnam War hero and veteran senator and to prevent President Donald Trump from doing it for them.
Cindy McCain accepts warship’s commissioning pennant
Monday marked the 25th anniversary of the destroyer’s commissioning.
By Diana Stancy
Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.
Veteran organizations to hand out USS McCain shirts during Trump’s Fourth of July celebration
McCain has drawn the scorn of the president — in life and in death — following a long-running feud that dates back to Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
By Jon Simkins
US troops, civilian defense workers get political reminder
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is reminding civilian Defense Department employees and service members not to engage in political activity while on the job.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Nothing really matters, anyone can see: PODCAST
Defense Nerds Podcast for June 3, 2019: The many controversies of Trump's visit to Japan and Jim Mattis' new book.
Pentagon tells White House to stop politicizing military
The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late Sen. John McCain hidden from view during a presidential visit.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Trump, Shanahan distance themselves from McCain controversy
The Pentagon’s acting chief, Patrick Shanahan, ordered his chief of staff to investigate the flap.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
White House tells Navy to keep destroyer McCain ‘out of sight’ during Trump visit to Japan, report says
A tarp was draped over the ship’s name, and sailors wearing caps bearing the name John S. McCain were given the day off to avoid potential sightings.
By Jon Simkins