News
Growler crew dead at crash site, Navy says
The EA-18G aircraft crashed on Tuesday, Oct. 15 near Mount Rainier. Search and rescue teams have been scouring the area looking for the crew.
John Kinsel Sr., one of the last Navajo code talkers, dies at 107
Kinsel fought as a Marine throughout some of the toughest battlefields in World War II, using code derived from the Navajo language to create an unbreakable communication tool for the military.
Navy relieves commanding, executive officers of Naval Repair Station Japan
The two were simultaneously removed for a “loss of confidence.”
The Army’s watercraft fleet is slipping in readiness even as the need for it grows
A new report finds that the Army cut the amount of vessels it has as well, even as mission capability dropped.
News
Crew still missing as Special Forces and search teams reach Navy Growler crash site
Search teams reached the remote crash site on Mount Rainier, Washington Friday, but could not immediately account for the 2-man crew.
Culture
Why Lionel Richie’s face is on the side of a Chinook in North Carolina
The Iowa National Guard’s 171st Aviation Regiment joined Hurricane Helene relief efforts to say, ‘Hello. Is it aid you’re looking for?’
Military Life
Navy officer launches career mentorship program for vets, military spouses
Jai Salters recently launched Mil Mentor, a career program that aims to pair veterans and military spouses with industry experts.
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