Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
Pentagon Slashes GI Bill Transfer Eligibility Window
Troops with 16 or more years of service will no longer be permitted to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child starting next year, Defense Department officials announced Thursday.
By Amy Bushatz | Read more
Report: Stealth Destroyer Returns to Shipyard with Wrecked Engine
One of two engines on the USS Michael Monsoor, the second Zumwalt-class destroyer built by Bath Iron Works, must be replaced after turbine blades were damaged during acceptance trials.
By Beth Brogan, Bangor Daily News | Read more
Lawmaker Urges Mattis to Upgrade Fallen Marine Officer's Silver Star
An Iraq War veteran in Congress submitted new evidence to the Pentagon he says proves a Marine officer killed in Fallujah, Iraq, deserves to have his Silver Star upgraded to a Navy Cross.
By Gina Harkins | Read more
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Most Read in Air Force
- Air Force OKs Locks, Earring Styles, Ribbon Options in Policy Changes
- Report: Fallen Air Force Tech Sgt. Approved for Medal of Honor
Most Read in Marine Corps
- Hungry Alligator Found Lurking Near North Carolina Marine Barracks
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Most Read in Technology
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Most Read in Gear and Fitness
- Navy Announces New PT Uniform, Unisex Jackets, Boots and More
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Most Read in Business
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Most Read in Spouse and Family
- Free LinkedIn Premium Upgrade Coming for Military Spouses
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Most Read in Entertainment
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Most Read in Pay and Benefits
- DoD Begins Notifying Over 130,000 Vets They May Be Due Tax Refunds
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Most Read in Veterans
- Eight Hard-earned Tips on Military Transition
- VA Reveals its Veteran Suicide Statistic Included Active-Duty Troops
-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown
