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Allie and Matthew McClintock pose for a photo in Seattle. Matthew rarely allowed himself to be photographed in his uniform.

Wife of Special Forces Soldier Killed in Action: 'I Lost My Soul Mate'

It's been more than a year since the U.S. officially ended its combat mission in Afghanistan. But American service members continue to fight -- and die --…

Troops from Marine Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, monitor a refueling operation during "Large Scale Exercise 2023." The exercise involved 25,000 Navy sailors and Marines and dozens of ships across 22 time zones.

After decades of desert wars, the Navy and Marines are preparing for bigger global fights

A worldwide joint training exercise simulated a major battle with adversaries like China and Russia.

Concertina wire installed by U.S. Marines remains on the beach near the U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Diego.

Troops Have Installed Miles Of Concertina Wire At The U.S./Mexico Border, And More May Be Coming

President Trump is considering sending a new round of troops to the southern border. The military withdrew some service members from the border in…

The Army has recently increased recruitment efforts in person and via social media

Facing Biggest Mission Yet, U.S. Army Struggles To Recruit

Last spring, the Army told recruiters it expected them to enlist 6,000 new soldiers – the largest mid-year increase in its history. It recently also...

Senator Patty Murray in the KUOW offices, Jan. 2016.

Fertility treatment for veterans championed by Sen. Patty Murray

The U.S. Senate passed a bill which included a provision to help injured veterans conceive children. It would cover the cost of fertility treatment...

Military troops and border patrol agents lead a group of detained people onto a military aircraft for a deportation flight from Fort Bliss, Texas Jan. 23, 2025. President Trump ordered the flights to Latin America for people in the United States without legal status.

As more federal troops deploy to the border, the fate of Texas' state military mission is unclear

The Trump Administration has suggested the expanded federal military effort at the border may be modeled on "Operation Lone Star," a Texas National Guard mission that's been underway for four years.

LAO Recommends Ending College Grant Program For CA National Guard And Reserve

The Legislative Analyst’s Office is advising the state legislature to not renew a college grant program for California National Guard and State Military Reserve soldiers.

Members of the Cal. National Guard stand silently as the backdrop for a news conference in El Centro, Cal. by the local head of Customs and Border Protection, Gloria Chavez.

The Cal. National Guard Is Working At the Mexican Border, But Mostly Behind The Scenes

In California - a state with strong differences with the White House on immigration policy - about 400 troops are on border duty. But they're keeping a…

Lara Garey comforts her husband Tom in 2019. Tom served in the Air Force from 1989-1996 and was diagnosed with service related ALS in 2016.

A New Program Is Trying To Help Veterans' Caregivers During The Pandemic

Burnout is a common problem for family members who care for disabled veterans. And for many of them, the pandemic has made things even harder.

Members of the 52nd Fighter Wing gather at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany for a one day stand down to discuss mental health issues.

'You've Got To Talk About Your Stuff': The Air Force Stands Down To Discuss Suicide

In response to a string of suicides in the Air Force, every base is holding a one day stand down, where airmen can learn and talk about mental health…

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