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The Pentagon has shifted $3.6 billion from military construction projects — one of them in Washington state — to build 175 miles of border fencing in four states. Gene Johnson, The Associated Press 5 hours ago Montana Air Guard pilot killed in C-130 crash fighting Australian fires New South Wales, Australia, said it would fly flags at half-staff in honor of the fallen firefighters. Stephen Losey 8 hours ago Survey: Nearly half of Afghans want US troops out after Taliban peace deal Nearly half of all Afghans want U.S. and NATO troops to leave Afghanistan once a peace deal to end the country’s 18-year war is signed with the Taliban, according to a survey released Thursday. Tameem Akhgar, The Associated Press 9 hours ago The Army kicks off a new way to pick critical commanders The five-day Battalion Commander Assessment Program assessment includes a host of new measures. Todd South 9 hours ago US Central Command general says troop surge in Middle East may not end soon Over the past eight months, the United States has poured more than 20,000 additional troops into the Middle East to counter the escalating threat from Iran that peaked with the recent missile attack on American forces in Iraq. Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press 9 hours ago Navy cryptologists urge service to name destroyer after Shannon Kent, the Navy cryptologist killed in Syria "Naming a destroyer after her would be very fitting of her fighting spirit," Kent's husband Joe told Military Times. Diana Stancy Correll 11 hours ago Senator calls for investigation after whistleblowers raise concerns about C-130 production practices Whistleblowers told a senator that they were exposed to potentially harmful chemicals that were not applied correctly. Valerie Insinna 7 hours ago Iran uses violence, politics to try to push American forces out of Iraq Iran has long sought the withdrawal of American forces from neighboring Iraq, but the U.S. killing of an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander in Baghdad has added new impetus to the effort, stoking anti-American feelings that Tehran hopes to exploit to help realize the goal. David Rising, The Associated Press 8 hours ago A military member’s guide to balance transfers Don't let debt stand in the way of good credit. December 17, 2019 VA looks to improve care planning for HIV patients The Veterans Health Administration is the largest single provider of medical care to HIV-infected patients in the nation. Leo Shane III 10 hours ago Meet ‘Cabo,’ the Air Force’s newest F-22 demo pilot Cabo will perform precision aerial maneuvers in the F-22 to demonstrate its unique capabilities at air shows around the world. Stephen Losey 10 hours ago Command sergeant major’s death in Kansas under investigation The deceased soldier was the senior enlisted member of the 15th Military Police Brigade. Kyle Rempfer 11 hours ago The law of land warfare handbook is now available as a ‘pocket guide’ The Army has issued a new 200-page handbook for general officers and judge advocates in the service as it looks to update a more than 60-year-old guide for ground-pounders wading through legalese. Kyle Rempfer 11 hours ago Special Features Seeking extraordinary heroes Do you know a service member who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Nominate your hero now. 11 hours ago Veterans transition survival guide Leaving the military is a big deal. 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Meghann Myers 15 hours ago Marine veteran faces prison time for allegedly bringing an illegal machine gun on Coast Guard Training Center Dustin Aaron Peters had traveled from North Carolina to New Jersey to attend his wife’s Coast Guard recruit training graduation. Todd South 15 hours ago Deployed 82nd Airborne unit told to use these encrypted messaging apps on government cell phones “Unfortunately, those apps are more secure than texting in the clear, which is more or less the alternative. Granted, if a hostile party has access to the handset, that encryption isn’t particularly helpful.” Shawn Snow, Kyle Rempfer, Meghann Myers 16 hours ago Korean troops who fought alongside Americans in Vietnam could get VA health benefits The plan could help about 3,000 aging immigrants still suffering health problems connected to fighting about 50 years ago. Leo Shane III 16 hours ago In nuclear spending fight, it’s Trump allies vs. White House budget office Key Republicans in Congress are appealing to President Donald Trump for a significant budget boost for nuclear modernization. Aaron MehtaandJoe Gould 17 hours ago Military wife sentenced in toddler’s death wasn’t authorized to provide child care in base housing Toddler's death is second known death of a military child in unauthorized daycare on base in a little more than a year. Karen Jowers 21 hours ago Load More Most Watched Videos Ruger shocks the gun world with a 5.7mm pistol that won’t break the bank Originally developed by NATO to replace the 9mm round, the 5.7x28 is a high-velocity pistol cartridge that was primarily adopted by FN for its P90 and Five-seveN personal defense weapons. Enter the all-new Ruger 57 to challenge that dominance. 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