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A unit that receives new recruits at boot camp has banned its soldiers from using vulgar language and making rude gestures when working in official capacities during duty hours.

An official Air Force investigation of the mishap found the F-16 landed safely after some ‘quack’ thinking by the pilot.

F-35s are designed to destroy high-value infrastructure — airfields, shipyards, radar stations and the like — ideally with long-range weapons.

Security Force Assistance Brigades were stood up in 2017 to train and advise the military forces of U.S. allies. The Army now plans to eliminate two of the brigades to free up the experienced soldiers assigned to them.

The show is about anxiety, toxic work environment, and emotional breakdowns under fluorescent lights — which should be familiar to anyone who has lived in a barracks.

“This action does not impact the separation or retirement dates; it only adjusts the timing of order issuance. Airmen will still retire or separate on their approved date.”

An infantry officer’s critique of the XM7 argues that the lower round capacity of the service’s new rifle could put soldiers at risk. An Army general said the rifle’s new ammunition “stops the enemy at one round.”

Each small drone, compared to “steerable mortars,” is made in-house with soldiers building them themselves to then train with them.

Callie spent six years with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, logging 750 hours of flight time, rappelling out of helicopters, parachuting and helping airmen locate people in disaster zones.

The directive calls for creating a “National Center for Warrior Independence” even as the VA fights against a similar court order to expand housing on the grounds.

Army Pvt. Gabriel Perez, 22, died during basic combat training. His death is under investigation.

The runway display of 53 Air Force and Navy planes — plus Army missiles — ranged from rescue helicopters to fighters and hulking spy planes.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a reduction of general and flag officers and directed the Army to make force structure changes, including consolidating commands.

Logan Staib was a born mechanic, whether working on HH-60 rescue helicopters in the Air Force or his beloved Ford Mustang drag car, before he died in a traffic accident. His father brought his favorite machines together in a tribute.

An inspector general report found that varying policies between services meant parents or guardians “may not be aware of the specifics” of suspected abuse at military-run childcare centers.

Two inmates were injured in the April 29 escape attempt. A picture shared on social media shows one inmate tangled in concertina wire atop a fence.