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Mattis Makes Surprise Visit To AfghanistanMattis' arrival comes amid brutal assaults against the country's minority Shiites and a fresh round of insider attacks this week that have claimed the life of one American service member and eight local police.

More Than 130,000 Injured Vets Due Big Tax Refunds Thanks To Computer GlitchThe government is now trying to help veterans or their survivors recover these old overpayments, each of which is expected to result in refunds of $1,750 or more.

Trump: Space Force And Air Force Will Be 'Separate But Equal'President Donald Trump used a term from US segregationist history to describe the relationship between the Air Force and his newest military branch, the Space Force, calling it "separate but equal."
'Urban Warfare' Exercise Conducted In Tinley ParkThe Tinley Park mayor says officials have called every home in the village to let them know not to worry if they hear loud bangs around the property of the Tinley Park Mental Health Center.

Fear Of Guantanamo Inmates Coming Inland Holds Up Thomson Prison SaleFear over Guantanamo inmates coming inland is holding up the sale of the state prison at Thomson.
Soldier From Northern Illinois Dies In Saudi ArabiaSgt. 1st Class David G. Robinson, 28, of Winthrop Harbor died Tuesday. His death was not related to combat operations, officials said.

Marine From Illinois Killed In Afghanistan