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The Pentagon doesn't know who’s in charge for responding to a massive cyberattack
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The Pentagon doesn't know who’s in charge for responding to a massive cyberattackOne DoD policy says Northern Command should take charge. Another says Cyber Command. - News
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Marine chef in hot water over comments about women on 'Hell's Kitchen'
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Marine chef in hot water over comments about women on 'Hell's Kitchen'Sgt. Frank Cala, who cooks for Marine Commandant Gen. Robert Neller, was eliminated on Friday's episode of "Hell's Kitchen" by show host Gordon Ramsay. - News
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Reserve suicides up 23 percent — active-duty count remains steady
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Reserve suicides up 23 percent — active-duty count remains steadyThe number of active-duty personnel who died by suicide in 2015 declined slightly from the previous year but the figures for the reserves and National Guard rose. - Election
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Sen. Graham to Arab world: U.S. hasn't changed despite Trump
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Sen. Graham to Arab world: U.S. hasn't changed despite Trump Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham sought to reassure the Arab world Sunday over the prospect of Donald Trump becoming president, saying in Cairo that Congress would continue to play a primary role in foreign policy, "regardless of what Mr. - Sports
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Marine wins Marine Corps 17.75K race honoring slain police officer
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Marine wins Marine Corps 17.75K race honoring slain police officerA Marine stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, took first place at the Marine Corps 17.75K on Saturday in Prince William County. - News
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Defense Secretary Carter unveils $317M initiative for high-tech textiles at MIT
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Defense Secretary Carter unveils $317M initiative for high-tech textiles at MITDefense Secretary Ash Carter on Friday will announce a new $317 million initiative to develop high-tech fibers and textiles that could eventually store battery power, advanced computer circuitry and health sensors in troops’ clothing.
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After Palmyra, Syrian troops take another ISIS-controlled town
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After Palmyra, Syrian troops take another ISIS-controlled town DAMASCUS, Syria — A week after taking back the historic town of Palmyra, Syrian troops and their allies on Sunday captured another town controlled by the Islamic State group in central Syria, state media reported. - News
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Report: U.S. is considering more special operations troops for Syria
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Report: U.S. is considering more special operations troops for Syria"Presumably they would do more of what they're already doing," said an official, who also said the mission would be expected to take on "no new capabilities but an increase of the current capabilities. - Veterans
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Marco Rubio has a new plan to purge the VA of 'corrupt and incompetent' employees
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Marco Rubio has a new plan to purge the VA of 'corrupt and incompetent' employeesSenate staff will unveil new firing rules for VA workers this week, but some already worry they don't go far enough. - News
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Trapped civilians slow Iraqi army's battle against ISIS in Hit
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Trapped civilians slow Iraqi army's battle against ISIS in Hit As ground forces push west across Iraq in the fight against the Islamic State group, civilians are increasingly caught in the crossfire. - News
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Syria cease-fire unravelling as fighting erupts near Aleppo
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Syria cease-fire unravelling as fighting erupts near Aleppo Syria's partial cease-fire is unravelling, as fierce fighting between government forces and opposition fighters, including members of the al-Qaida affiliated Nusra Front, erupted Saturday. - News
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U.S. military suicides remain high for 7th year
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U.S. military suicides remain high for 7th yearThe Pentagon reported Friday that 265 active-duty service members killed themselves last year, continuing a trend of unusually high suicide rates that have plagued the U.S. military for at least seven years. - Election
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From Iran-Contra to Iraq: Who's advising the next president on national security
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From Iran-Contra to Iraq: Who's advising the next president on national securityThe five candidates are being influenced by former advisers to Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Al Gore and Jesse Jackson. - News
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U.S. officials: al-Shabab leader killed in Somalia drone strike
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U.S. officials: al-Shabab leader killed in Somalia drone strikeWASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. - News
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Have a sleeve or a neck tattoo? The Navy still wants you
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Have a sleeve or a neck tattoo? The Navy still wants youThe U.S. Navy announced it's loosening its current tattoo policy to allow more ink on a person's arms, legs and neck.
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Air Force squandered millions of dollars on excess C-130J parts, IG says
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Air Force squandered millions of dollars on excess C-130J parts, IG saysThe Air Force mismanaged its inventory of spare Super Hercules parts, building a stockpile worth tens of millions of dollars, the DoD IG says. - Travel
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Short on time? Waypointers offer 3 quick trips
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Short on time? Waypointers offer 3 quick tripsWaypointers know how to see the sights with little time to spare. - News
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Air Force medical team accompanied president to Cuba
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Air Force medical team accompanied president to CubaAn emergency medical services team from the 59th Medical Wing accompanied President Obama to Latin America. - Kevlar for the Mind
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Kevlar for the Mind: Worry for 20 minutes a day
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Kevlar for the Mind: Worry for 20 minutes a dayAllow yourself a designated time to worry and free your mind the rest of the day. - News
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Air Force: Boeing tanker issue could delay production decision
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Air Force: Boeing tanker issue could delay production decisionAn issue that prevented Boeing’s KC-46 tanker from transferring fuel to a US Air Force C-17 during a recent test could delay the start of production of the new aircraft, according to the Air Force. - Veterans
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Panel weighs closing all VA health care — vets' groups raise conflict of interest
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Panel weighs closing all VA health care — vets' groups raise conflict of interestA blue-ribbon panel created to evaluate the Veterans Affairs health system is weighing a radical proposal to eliminate VA medical centers and outpatient facilities over the next 20 years. - News
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Trapped civilians stall Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Anbar
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Trapped civilians stall Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Anbar Tens of thousands of trapped Iraqi civilians have stalled the government's advance in the battle against the Islamic State group in the western Anbar province, the spokesman for Iraq's elite counterterrorism said Friday. - News
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Russia accuses Turkey of arming extremists in Syria
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Russia accuses Turkey of arming extremists in Syria Russia is accusing three Turkish foundations of supplying weapons and military equipment to the Islamic State group in Syria. - News
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The train hit construction equipment near Philadelphia, causing the lead engine to derail. Video provided by Newsy
Chad Jukes lost part of his right leg after a roadside bomb explosion in Iraq in 2006. Now Jukes, a former Army reserve staff sergeant, who also has PTSD, and a team of other military veterans want to defy their disabilities in an extreme way.
The U.S. Navy announced it's loosening its current tattoo policy to allow more ink on a person's arms, legs and neck.
The CIA left explosive training material on a school bus after a K-9 training session in Loudoun County, Virginia.Video provided by Newsy
Federal Times Senior Reporter Amber Corrin and Military Times Reporter Oriana Pawlyk dissect the final episode of the Serial podcast focusing on the Bowe Bergdahl case.
Newsy spoke with Adm. Cecil Haney, head of U.S. Strategic Command, about the administration's plans to maintain and modernize the nuclear arsenal.
About 5,900 current U.S. service members self-identify as Muslim.Video provided by Newsy
A Minnesota company is making national headlines for a gun that's not even on the market yet. It brings a whole new meaning to the term "concealed carry." The weapon is designed to look just like a cell phone.
The video is believed to be a response to recent U.S. sanctions against the reclusive nation. Video provided by Newsy
An Egyptian passenger plane was hijacked while flying from Alexandria to Cairo on Tuesday morning. Officials say the hijacker is an Egyptian man. The plane was flown to Cyprus, where most of the passengers were let out. (March 29)
Coast Guardsmen from the Cutter Bertholf from Alameda, Calif., seize more than 12,800 pounds of cocaine and apprehend four suspected drug smugglers from a self-propelled semi-submersible about 300 miles southwest of Panama on March 3.
A Change.org petition asking GOP leaders to allow open carry weapons at the Republican National Convention has gotten over 35,000 signatures in less than a week. Video provided by Newsy
Justin and Stephanie Shults were killed in an explosion in Brussels Airport on Tuesday.
The city's recapture now allows Syrian troops to move on to Islamic State strongholds to the east. Video provided by Newsy
A new iOS and Android app can help you prepare for airplane emergencies. Video provided by Newsy
