The new Republican-controlled Congress could mean some relief for the Army as it struggles to balance shrinking budgets with increasing demands for soldiers around the world, experts say.
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Parades Planned Across America on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, November 11, Americans pause to honor and salute the men and women whose service and sacrifice made our freedom possible – an annual day of thanks from a grateful nation. Read the full story
3rd ID commander readies his troops for Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan may be coming to a close, but the commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division is calling on his soldiers to stay focused as they prepare to deploy.
Military studying renewable energy in Hawaii
The U.S. Navy is putting millions of dollars into renewable energy research in Hawaii.
Foundation of U.S. nuclear system showing cracks
The foundation of America’s nuclear arsenal is fractured, and the government has no clear plan to repair it.
Army vet killed after celebrating return from Afghanistan
Officials say a 21-year-old Army veteran was shot to death after a dispute at a party to celebrate his return from Afghanistan.
Iraqi officials say Islamic State leader wounded in airstrike
Iraqi officials said Sunday that an airstrike wounded the leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Pentagon officials said they had no immediate information on such a strike or al-Baghdadi being wounded.
Navy Blue Angels celebrate homecoming show
Despite a chilly 47 degrees and heavy cloud cover this morning, cars were lined up outside Pensacola Naval Air Station for the 2014 Blue Angels Homecoming Show.
Germany marks 25 years since fall of Berlin Wall
As Germany celebrated the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on Sunday, Elke Rosin recalled how lucky her family had been.
Queen Elizabeth II leads U.K. memorial ceremony
Queen Elizabeth II honored fallen soldiers from Britain and the Commonwealth Sunday in a dignified ceremony at the heart of central London.