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Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border
Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.
Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year
Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.
Marines killed in vehicle crash during border deployment identified
Lance Cpls. Albert Aguilera and Marcelino Gamino died in a vehicle crash while supporting border operations. A third Marine remains in critical condition.
By Beth Sullivan
DOD stops offering rape kits to most overseas civilian workers
DOD civilian workers and contractors overseas who are ineligible for the Military Health System will no longer be provided sexual assault forensic exams.
By Riley Ceder
Two troops killed, one seriously injured in vehicle accident at border
The service members were deployed in support of ongoing security operations at the southern border.
By Tara Copp, AP