More from Jeff Schogol (Page 3)

Posted on Jan 29, 2025

Air Force

Air Force shaving waivers will soon expire under new policy Air Force shaving waivers will soon expire under new policy

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

News

Trump’s overhaul of military continues with orders on transgender troops and DEI Trump’s overhaul of military continues with orders on transgender troops and DEI

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

News

Troops booted from military for refusing COVID-19 vaccine can return with back pay and benefits Troops booted from military for refusing COVID-19 vaccine can return with back pay and benefits

Posted on Jan 28, 2025

Soldiers from the 97th Military Police Brigade, and 41st Engineering Company, Fort Riley, KS., work along side with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Hidalgo, TX., port of entry, applying 300 meters of concertina wire along the Mexico border in support of Operation FAITHFUL PATRIOT November 2, 2018. Soldiers will provide a range of support including planning assistance, engineering support, equipment and resources to assist the Department of Homeland Security along the southwest border. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Alexandra Minor)

Army

Here are the first Army and Marine Corps units heading to the border Here are the first Army and Marine Corps units heading to the border

By Jeff Schogol, Matt White

Posted on Jan 24, 2025

News

‘This is just the beginning’: Pentagon enters Trump 2.0 ‘This is just the beginning’: Pentagon enters Trump 2.0

Posted on Jan 24, 2025

Air Force

Air Force planes will fly deportation flights under Trump order Air Force planes will fly deportation flights under Trump order

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

Air Force

Two officers were fired for bucking their chain of command. Now they’re going to work at the Pentagon. Two officers were fired for bucking their chain of command. Now they’re going to work at the Pentagon.

Posted on Jan 22, 2025

News

Key takeaways for troops and vets from Trump’s first day in office Key takeaways for troops and vets from Trump’s first day in office

Posted on Jan 21, 2025

Army

Army program that includes peer reviews ahead of command selection is now permanent Army program that includes peer reviews ahead of command selection is now permanent

Posted on Jan 17, 2025

News

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing, enlisted troop pay and other military news Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing, enlisted troop pay and other military news

Posted on Jan 17, 2025

Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada was relieved of command on Jan. 16, 2025.

Navy fires commanding officer of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk Navy fires commanding officer of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk

Updated on Jan 16, 2025

Around the World

Top Marine general says moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’ Top Marine general says moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam ‘puts us going the wrong way’

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

Top Marine general rules out beards ‘because we’re Marines and we’re different’ Top Marine general rules out beards ‘because we’re Marines and we’re different’

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

News

Pete Hegseth grilled over leadership experience during defense secretary confirmation hearing Pete Hegseth grilled over leadership experience during defense secretary confirmation hearing

Posted on Jan 14, 2025

The score for the "28 Years Later" trailer is a poem that's played during SERE training.

Culture

‘28 Years Later’ uses the same creepy poem the military uses to scare SERE students ‘28 Years Later’ uses the same creepy poem the military uses to scare SERE students

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2025

Air Force

Air Force ‘standards update’ includes more inspections and review of ‘waivers and exceptions’ Air Force ‘standards update’ includes more inspections and review of ‘waivers and exceptions’

Posted on Jan 10, 2025

News

Operation Greenland, Hegseth’s looming confirmation hearing and other military news Operation Greenland, Hegseth’s looming confirmation hearing and other military news

Posted on Jan 10, 2025

Analysis

Soldiers use nicotine pouches close to 10 times more than civilians, study finds Soldiers use nicotine pouches close to 10 times more than civilians, study finds

Posted on Jan 9, 2025

History

Storied Marine infantry battalion to be transformed into Littoral Combat Team Storied Marine infantry battalion to be transformed into Littoral Combat Team

Updated on Jan 8, 2025

Air Force

Air Force F-16 drops external fuel tank over Florida city Air Force F-16 drops external fuel tank over Florida city

Updated on Jan 8, 2025

Air Force

A-10s still flying in Iraq and Syria even as ‘Warthog’ units get put out to pasture A-10s still flying in Iraq and Syria even as ‘Warthog’ units get put out to pasture

Posted on Jan 7, 2025

Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp

Updated on Jan 6, 2025

A company marches across regiment on a cool and foggy evening at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ, Dec. 10, 2024. As they approach graduation, senior companies may be given occasional opportunities to march in formation without the guidance of a company commander. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer Third Class Christopher Biggs)

News

Conspiracy theories about suspects’ military service run rampant after New Year’s Day violence Conspiracy theories about suspects’ military service run rampant after New Year’s Day violence

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

A composite of two men in military uniform. Both are wearing hats.

Army

These 2 soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor for their heroism in Vietnam These 2 soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor for their heroism in Vietnam

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

Army

Here is the military service record for the New Orleans attack suspect Here is the military service record for the New Orleans attack suspect

Posted on Jan 1, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion take a break during training at Eglin Range, Fla., May 22, 2018. The 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Operations Support Joint Office coordinates two-week training programs for U.S. Army, Navy and Marine special operations forces that provides live-fire ranges and familiarizes them with Air Force Special Operations Command assets to ensure global readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Pick)

Around the World

Drinking conviction against 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ overturned, ending yearslong case Drinking conviction against 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ overturned, ending yearslong case

Posted on Jan 1, 2025

News

More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures

Posted on Dec 23, 2024

News

A Marine’s disciplinary record from 100 years ago reveals rank-and-file life as much the same A Marine’s disciplinary record from 100 years ago reveals rank-and-file life as much the same

Posted on Dec 23, 2024

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike to their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to certify 2nd Bn., 1st Marines as the ground combat element for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)

News

Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

News

A government shutdown would mean pay delays for troops, including those in combat zones A government shutdown would mean pay delays for troops, including those in combat zones

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

Marine astronaut says the space station is ‘luxurious’ compared to how Marines usually live Marine astronaut says the space station is ‘luxurious’ compared to how Marines usually live

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

Tom Cruise wearing his iconic Ray-Ban 3025 aviator sunglasses in 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Navy thanks Tom Cruise for his service in ‘Top Gun’ movies Navy thanks Tom Cruise for his service in ‘Top Gun’ movies

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

Air Force

New Jersey Air Guard names an F-16 “Jersey Jerk” to honor World War II ace New Jersey Air Guard names an F-16 “Jersey Jerk” to honor World War II ace

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Airmen assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron train with A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, assigned to the 190th Fighter Squadron, during a night close air support training mission at the Saylor Creek Range near Bruneau, Idaho on Sept. 25, 2018. The training started right before sunset and went well into the night, providing essential training to both the pilots and ASOS tactical air control party Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)

Military Life

Veterans benefits are a cost of war that America is honor-bound to pay, a top veterans group says Veterans benefits are a cost of war that America is honor-bound to pay, a top veterans group says

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Navy SEAL candidates train at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) in June 2023.

Navy dismisses cases against SEAL commanders in ‘Hell Week’ training death Navy dismisses cases against SEAL commanders in ‘Hell Week’ training death

Posted on Dec 14, 2024

News

Vance’s guest at Army-Navy game will be Marine vet acquitted in subway choking Vance’s guest at Army-Navy game will be Marine vet acquitted in subway choking

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

Space Force wants its own boot camp Space Force wants its own boot camp

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Top Marine says combat experience gives US the edge over China’s military Top Marine says combat experience gives US the edge over China’s military

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Army

Army fires 4-star general for improper influence in subordinate’s selection for command Army fires 4-star general for improper influence in subordinate’s selection for command

Posted on Dec 10, 2024

Air Force

US warplanes strike 75 ISIS targets in Syria: ‘We saw the opportunity and we took it’ US warplanes strike 75 ISIS targets in Syria: ‘We saw the opportunity and we took it’

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 9, 2024

Analysis

What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

News

Hegseth nomination in question, Syria in flames, veterans benefits threatened and more news Hegseth nomination in question, Syria in flames, veterans benefits threatened and more news

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

Military Life

VFW bashes The Economist for taking ‘turkey-sized dump’ on disabled vets VFW bashes The Economist for taking ‘turkey-sized dump’ on disabled vets

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Military Life

A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

Analysis

Bitterness over the ‘Forever War’ a unifying factor in Trump’s post-9/11 veteran cabinet picks Bitterness over the ‘Forever War’ a unifying factor in Trump’s post-9/11 veteran cabinet picks

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

News

Pentagon authorizes Global War on Terrorism Medals for fight against Houthis Pentagon authorizes Global War on Terrorism Medals for fight against Houthis

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

News

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and more military news It’s the end of the world as we know it, and more military news

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

News

US will send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine as Russians press infantry assaults US will send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine as Russians press infantry assaults

Updated on Nov 20, 2024

News

Veterans Affairs police officer sentenced to prison after beating man at hospital Veterans Affairs police officer sentenced to prison after beating man at hospital

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

News

US troops could be used to deport immigrants if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act US troops could be used to deport immigrants if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act

Posted on Nov 18, 2024

News

Air Force Reserve chaplain gets Trump nod to lead the VA Air Force Reserve chaplain gets Trump nod to lead the VA

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

241025-N-AB116-9019 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 25, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)

News

Trump nominates his defense secretary, fears of ‘purge’ at Pentagon, and more military news Trump nominates his defense secretary, fears of ‘purge’ at Pentagon, and more military news

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

News

What you need to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense What you need to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense

Updated on Nov 15, 2024

Around the World

Navy destroyers shoot down 8 drones and 8 missiles launched by Houthis Navy destroyers shoot down 8 drones and 8 missiles launched by Houthis

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

US launches airstrike on Iranian targets in Syria after American troops were attacked

News

US struck Iranian proxies in Syria. Only then did officials reveal American troops were attacked US struck Iranian proxies in Syria. Only then did officials reveal American troops were attacked

Updated on Nov 12, 2024

Army

Army major accused of sexually assaulting 20 people over 3-year period Army major accused of sexually assaulting 20 people over 3-year period

Updated on Nov 8, 2024

Pentagon Run-Down, 2024 election cycle, Donald Trump be next commander in chief, North Korean troops' internet habits in Russia and more.

News

A new commander in chief, North Korean troops’ online ‘extracurriculars’ and more military news A new commander in chief, North Korean troops’ online ‘extracurriculars’ and more military news

Posted on Nov 8, 2024

Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

Culture

DoD can’t confirm whether North Korean troops in Russia are ‘gorging on pornography’ DoD can’t confirm whether North Korean troops in Russia are ‘gorging on pornography’

Updated on Nov 5, 2024

National Guard cybersecurity election 2024

Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity

Updated on Nov 5, 2024

2024 election cycle military ballots explainer

Analysis

Here’s what troops need to know about federal absentee ballots Here’s what troops need to know about federal absentee ballots

By Jeff Schogol, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 4, 2024

Analysis

North Korean troops thrown into Russia-Ukraine War will be ‘strangers in a strange land’ North Korean troops thrown into Russia-Ukraine War will be ‘strangers in a strange land’

Posted on Nov 1, 2024

Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject