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LGB troops are much more likely to be sexually assaulted than their heterosexual peers: study
Though only 12 percent of troops identified as non-heterosexual, they reported 43 percent of the sexual assaults.
Chef Robert Irvine takes on military suicides, mental illness
Three of every five military suicides are linked to depression; Irvine is partnering with U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to get more veterans and active duty service members help.
By Tara Copp, AP
Air Force captain lands A-10 with no canopy, no gear
A misfire from the Warthog's 30mm gun enveloped the A-10 in smoke, blew the canopy off during training flight
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis: If North Korea shoots at US, ‘it’s game on’
Mattis said any North Korea launch could be quickly assessed to determine threat to mainland
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis leaves door open for future transgender service
The Pentagon is working with the White House on a new transgender policy for the military services ― one which may leave the door open for some transgender troops to serve, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday.
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis: Withdrawal, contractors still options for Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is still finalizing details of a new strategy for Afghanistan to present to President Donald Trump.
By Tara Copp, AP
DoD: No orders to attack Venezuela
Trump took Pentagon by surprise by suggesting U.S. forces could intervene.
By Tara Copp, AP
It’s hard to measure the performance of the military’s 136 musical bands
The bands are coming under scrutiny as DOD meets Mattis' directive to improve lethality.
By Tara Copp, AP
Mattis: North Korea nuke attack would result in ‘end of its regime’
Defense Secretary warns North Korea that it's grossly overmatched in military power by U.S., and must stop the pursuit of nuclear weapons.
By Tara Copp, AP
First lawsuit filed on Trump transgender ban
The case argues the ban by Trump violates the Fifth Amendment.
By Tara Copp, AP
Super Hornet, Iranian drone nearly collide over carrier Nimitz
The pilot had to take evasive measures when the drone came within 100 feet of the Super Hornet over the central Persian Gulf.
By Tara Copp, AP