VA nominee McDonald gets warm reception at confirmation hearing

The Obama administration nominee to head the troubled Department of Veterans Affairs faced no resistance from lawmakers Tuesday during an initial confirmation hearing before a Senate committee.

McDonald must clean house at VA, experts say

‘Generation Kill’ NCO charged with sexual abuse of minor

The man who served as sergeant major of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, at the beginning of the war in Iraq, has been charged with sexual abuse, molestation of a child and sexual conduct with a minor in Yuma, Ariz.

Air Force launching satellites to spy on other satellites

The Air Force is about to put a new advanced satellite into space to spy on other countries’ satellites.

US: No evidence of direct Russian link to plane

Senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday that Russia was responsible for "creating the conditions" that led to the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, but they offered no evidence of direct Russian government involvement.

COVERAGE OF THE UKRAINE CRISIS
Stories and photos: The latest on the border unrest and downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.

Military suicides up a bit in 2014; More seek help

Suicides among active-duty military have increased a bit so far this year compared with the same period last year, but Pentagon officials say they are encouraged that more service members are seeking help through hotlines and other aid programs.

Navy spouse fighting back to keep fitness program she founded

Christina Landry has earned kudos for DumBell Fitness, her boot camp-style classes tailored for military spouses in the Honolulu area. She was named the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s spouse of the year for 2014 by Military Spouse magazine. But she hasn’t gotten much respect from one place: the Navy.

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Senate moves to rein in career colleges popular among troops

Troops should think twice before enrolling in one of the country’s largest for-profit university chains as it faces the government-supervised sale of its campuses and charges it preyed on the military, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., warned Monday.
Humanists head to the Hill in hopes of attaining chaplain status
FAA suspends all flights between US, Tel Aviv for 24 hours
Ryan Pitts awarded Medal of Honor for a day when ‘valor was everywhere’
VA chief pledges end to whistleblower retaliation
As US draws curtain on combat role, Taliban plans patient comeback
Iraqi Christians flee Mosul after militant threats
Army intelligence system pulled from key test
Ex-soldier undecided on murder-conviction appeal
Texas governor sending National Guard troops to border

Humanists head to the Hill in hopes of attaining chaplain status

Rebuffed by the military, atheists and humanists made their case Tuesday on Capitol Hill for chaplains to represent hundreds of thousands of troops who profess no religious faith.
'Slenderman' attack victim, 12, receives a Purple Heart

A 12-year-old Wisconsin girl who continues to recover at home after being stabbed 19 times by two friends in the so-called 'Slenderman' case was sent a priceless gift from an anonymous American hero.
General: Guard to take observation role at border
‘Generation Kill’ NCO charged with sexual abuse of minor
Jurors start considering Ventura defamation case
Oldest woman veteran gets trip to D.C.
Frustrations of waiting weeks for returning soldiers dissipates with Fort Carson homecoming
Hospitalized Nazi guard suspect, 89, gets bail

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As Ramadan fast ends, the feasts begin

For the millions of Muslims abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset every day during Islam's holiest month of Ramadan, that first sip of water after a grueling fast is by far the most anticipated moment of the day.
From front-row seat, Israeli town cheers assault on Gaza

Dragging a sofa up a hill, residents of Sderot and other curious Israelis prepared for yet another night of watching their army bomb targets in Gaza during what the Israelis have dubbed Operation Protective Edge.
American Jews, other 'lone soldiers' serve Israel
Iraqi Christians flee Mosul after militant threats

US: No evidence of direct Russian link to plane

Senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday that Russia was responsible for "creating the conditions" that led to the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, but they offered no evidence of direct Russian government involvement.
Maj. Gen. Longo, deputy USAREUR commander, retires

A career that began more than 34 years ago in Germany ended Tuesday with a farewell celebration for Maj. Gen. Richard Longo, who has served as deputy commander of U.S. Army Europe since June of last year.
Breedlove: Equipment movement points to Russian role in plane crash
Plane crash bodies removed from war zone

Senate panel approves Vietnam nuclear agreement

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved an agreement on civilian nuclear cooperation between the U.S. and Vietnam, as Washington looks to expand its relationship with its former Southeast Asian foe.
Hundreds of flights disrupted in Shanghai; military exercises cited

Hundreds of flights to and from Shanghai were delayed or canceled Monday as Chinese authorities imposed strict air traffic control measures reportedly due to military exercises — the second such near-shutdown of airspace over the metropolis in eight days.
Thailand's junta adopts interim constitution
Australia wants security job for wronged countries

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ANALYSIS

As US draws curtain on combat role, resilient Taliban plans patient comeback

Former Marine uses ‘bogus as hell’ service record; walks away free man

Even when the VA does act, it’s still failing vets

We owe our veterans — and all those who are socially marginalized — adequate support without undermining their freedom.

Vine star Mendes breaks through on pop charts

Air Force veteran embraces chance with Cubs

The only ingredient Daniel Lewis lacks is baseball experience, which he hopes to gain soon after spending four years in the military before wowing Cubs scouts by throwing 98 mph in his third game for the Cotuit Kettleers in the amateur Cape Cod League.

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Navy spouse fighting back to keep fitness program she founded July 22, 2014
As US draws curtain on combat role, resilient Taliban plans patient comeback July 21, 2014
Army intelligence system pulled from key test July 21, 2014
82nd Airborne troops go back to basics with short-notice training exercise July 21, 2014
Ryan Pitts awarded Medal of Honor for a day when ‘valor was everywhere’ July 21, 2014
NCIS investigating shooting that injured 4 troops on Okinawa July 21, 2014
Medal of Honor recipient wants son to know about outpost attack July 20, 2014
NATO commander: Equipment movement points to Russian role in plane crash July 22, 2014
Ex-soldier undecided on murder-conviction appeal July 21, 2014
McDonald must clean house at VA, experts say July 21, 2014

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