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Kyle Rempfer 4 hours ago US hands over base to Iraqi forces in area known to be a hotbed for Iran-backed militia “Who wants to bet that 6 months from now, #Iran-backed militias will be the “ISF” [Iraq security forces] in command of al-Qaim base?" Shawn Snow 4 hours ago Will coronavirus lead to martial law? As more states call up National Guard units to aid with the spread of coronavirus, some are concerned about martial law. Sarah Sicard 4 hours ago US Forces-Korea says combat approach to COVID-19 is working The Army's combat approach to attacking the virus is working, U.S. Forces-Korea leaders say. Patricia Kime 6 hours ago National Guard drill still up to the discretion of state leaders Though virtual training is being considered, officials said early this week. Kyle Rempfer 8 hours ago Soldiers: Tell us your coronavirus story Share your story with us. Army Times 6 hours ago COVID-19 Coronavirus updates Find all of the Military Times' coverage of how the outbreak is affecting the military here. 6 hours ago Military Nurse Advice Line flooded with coronavirus calls, 2-hour wait frustrates families During a live town hall forum on Facebook Tuesday, DHA officials acknowledged that the call center was overwhelmed, and they planned to meet later in the evening to see how “we can improve the speed with which we can get you connected to the nurse.” Patricia Kime 45 minutes ago Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day after an attack on a training base south of Baghdad where U.S.-led coalition troops and NATO trainers were present, Iraqi security officials said. It was the fourth such attack in the span of a week. Samya Kullab, The Associated Press and Qassim Abdul-Zahra, The Associated Press 1 hour ago A military member's guide to balance transfers Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great financial offers and tools available to help pay off credit card debt and get you back on track. December 17, 2019 The military is sending breathing masks, ventilators to civilian hospitals The military is sending supplies to help with the coronavirus outbreak, but not committing to mass employment of troops. Meghann Myers 4 hours ago Air Force vet hoarded 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer, then had no place to sell them — Sad! Death tolls may be soaring, but the potential panic ignited by the thought that Colvin’s spawn may one day be unable to afford a top-tier, out-of-state college tuition is just too great to fathom. J.D. Simkins 5 hours ago VA eyes $16 billion-plus in emergency funds to help with coronavirus response The money would be part of an upcoming emergency spending package being discussed by Congress. Leo Shane III 6 hours ago Emergency fix for GI Bill payouts at colleges shuttered by coronavirus advances, but final passage uncertain House lawmakers aren't sure when the measure could get a vote in their chamber. Leo Shane III 11 hours ago Special Features Seeking extraordinary heroes Do you know a soldier who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Nominate your hero now. 11 hours ago Veterans transition survival guide Leaving the military is a big deal. Here's what you need to know. 11 hours ago Veterans jobs board Boost your job search with this trove of job postings for military veterans 11 hours ago Seeking the military suicide solution A new weekly podcast from Military Times examines the alarming rate of military and veterans suicide. 11 hours ago Visual Stories photo_camera Best pics of the week: March 15, 2020 2 days ago photo_camera Best pics of the week: March 8, 2020 March 8 photo_camera Best pics of the week: March 1, 2020 March 1 photo_camera Best pics of the week: Feb. 23, 2020 February 23 Latest Stories Former Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine veteran, gets 11 months in prison Former California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Tuesday to 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing campaign funds and spending the money on everything from outings with friends to his daughter’s birthday party. Julie Watson, The Associated Press 1 hour ago Congressional chairmen hope COVID-19 won’t derail defense policy bill The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee plans to hold its markup of the annual defense bill ― usually a hearing with more than 100 people in attendance ― on schedule next month. Joe Gould 4 hours ago Load More Most Watched Videos Governors call up the National Guard to battle Coronavirus | Newsbreak All 50 of the nation's Governors have declared emergencies in their states and now many are starting to activate their Air and Army National Guard to help deal with the growing coronavirus pandemic. 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