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Bears raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van on Alaska Air Force Base

A sow and one of her cubs remained inside the van for approximately 20 minutes.

Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as counteroffensive continues

The reshuffling came with no explanation after the last defense minister resigned, dogged by reports of corruption within his ministry.

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Readers react to op-ed on honoring Vietnam War’s most secret warriors

Readers applaud the call for a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam’s Studies and Observations Group, or MACV-SOG.

PowerPoint creator, unwitting pioneer of military lethality, dies

Dennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.

Senate Republicans now blame Democrats for military leadership gaps

Some lawmakers want individual votes on high-ranking military posts to ensure that the leadership gaps don't get worse.

How the ‘nuclear football’ remains a potent symbol of the unthinkable

While the contents of the briefcase have changed over time, the mission remains the same - the immediate ability to launch nuclear weapons.

Bells toll as the US marks 22 years since 9/11

Bells tolled at ground zero and solemn tributes unfolded across the country as Americans looked back on the horror and legacy of 9/11.

Watchdog: VA may have overpaid millions in Gulf War Syndrome benefits

Investigators estimate that the Veterans Benefits Administration “prematurely” approved thousands of claims.

Biden awards Army pilot Medal of Honor for Vietnam War rescue

Capt. Larry Taylor risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.

This daring Vietnam rescue finally results in Medal of Honor award

The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War.