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Airmen assigned to Cowboy Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing clean the windshield of a C-130 Hercules, aircraft, during a Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS) training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2025. The aircraft engage in MAFFS training, preparing aircrews for wildfire suppression efforts ahead of the upcoming fire season. The Wyoming Air National Guard is conducting the training alongside the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing, enhancing joint wildfire response capabilities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas)
Air Force

Air National Guard offers $7,500 bonuses for active duty transfers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 7, 2026

The VA is renewing benefits last offered during COVID that give homeless vets access to phones and rideshares, which advocates say keep hard-to-reach vets connected to resources.
News

VA will provide phones, rideshares to homeless vets

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 6, 2026

U.S. Special Operations Forces members fly over Tampa Bay in a U.S. Army MH-6 helicopter during a SOF capabilities demonstration May 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. SOF Week is the premier gathering for the SOF community and industry, bringing together more than 11,000 attendees, including representatives from more than 100 countries to collaborate on new initiatives and capabilities needed for SOF professionals to compete and win in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)
News

Publicizing special operator identities could be a crime under proposed law

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 5, 2026

The Army is changing its policy for reporting harassment and definitions that govern related behaviors.
Army

Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 4, 2026

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Calvinita Alston, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter pilot with the 3rd Battalion, 501st Attack Battalion, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, prepares for air extraction operations near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 9, 2026. The operation strengthened air-ground integration by rehearsing the air insertion, tactical employment and extraction of personnel and Infantry Squad Vehicles. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War photo by Cpl. Mhecaela Watts)
Army

Army offers up to $200,000 in bonuses to keep senior pilots

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 31, 2026

Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers of the Macon-based 48th Infantry Brigade Combat team board an aircraft to begin the first leg of their deployment in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
News

New rules for troops leaving the military miss mental health obstacles, experts say

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 30, 2026

A soldier oversees the massive 3-D printers at Fort Bliss, Texas, as they construct new barracks for troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border. The barracks opened in late July with beds for 560.
Army

101st Airborne troops will stay in 3D-printed barracks on border deployment

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 29, 2026

Thousands of sailors may stay in RVs, trailers, commercial apartments or other temporary housing while the Navy renovates barracks across multiple bases.
Navy

Sailors could live in RVs or houseboats as Navy overhauls barracks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 28, 2026

The Navy is requiring certain groups of active duty and Reserve sailors to get the flu vaccine after the force-wide mandate was taken away in April.
Navy

Navy reinstates some flu vaccine rules months after Pentagon ended mandate

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 27, 2026

the Pentagon quietly reduced the number of US troops it acknowledges to have been wounded in the Iran war.
Middle East

Pentagon reveals hundreds of new Iran war casualties

By Matt White, Patty Nieberg, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 26, 2026

National Guardsmen deployed Washington, D.C. will be housed in corporate-style apartments, officials announced.
National Guard

National Guard will spend $290 million on apartments for Washington troops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 24, 2026

With the Tinker control tower in the background, an F-35 Lightning II aircraft takes off at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 22, 2021. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex's Heavy Maintenance Center performs all aspects of engine maintenance on the F135 engine, including all variants and for all partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)
News

Shortage of military air traffic controllers impacts safety, mission, watchdog says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 24, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Lorenz, left, a drill instructor with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, inspects a recruit during a senior drill instructor inspection at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 22, 2025. The SDI inspection is the first several inspections recruits will undergo throughout the duration of their training at MCRD San Diego and aims to ensure the recruits are upholding the orders given to them. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)
News

Hazing could soon become a specific charge under military law

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, and Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad
Army

These are the 3 soldiers killed by Iran’s attack on a base in Jordan

By Patty Nieberg, Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 22, 2026

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN - NOVEMBER 11: Lights from various take-aways and fast food outlets still operating illuminate diners eating at the Broadwalk at Kandahar airfield on November 11, 2014 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Now that British combat operations have ended and the last UK base in Afghanistan had been handed over to the control of Afghan security forces, any remaining troops are leaving the country via Kandahar. As the drawdown of the US-led coalition troops heads into its final stages, many parts of Kandahar airfield - once home to tens of thousands of soldiers and contractors - are being closed or handed over to the Afghans. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Army

New Army program will let some soldiers use meal cards at Subway, Burger King, Starbucks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

Arkansas Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conduct a flyover from Camp Joseph T. Robinson to Northwest Arkansas in support of America 250 celebrations, July, 2, 2026. The flyover showcased the Arkansas National Guard's continued service to the state and nation while commemorating the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Jenna D'Orazio)
Army

Army helicopter pilots to take solo flights in training for first time in decades

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

As the Pentagon announces plans for testosterone testing, experts say replacement treatment for the hormone is not always a quick health fix.
News

Pentagon’s testosterone program builds on ‘operator syndrome’ worries in special operations

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 16, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyrone Sisneros, a rifleman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a bench press during the 1000-pound club challenge aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Sept. 10, 2021. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)
News

Pentagon announces testosterone screening for troops 30 and older

By Jeff Schogol, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

Soldiers sent to Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific were among thousands of military and civilian workers who cleaned up nuclear test and accident sites in the 1960s and 70s. Many have faced lifelong health issues since.
News

Veterans of nuclear cleanups could soon get compensation 

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

The U.S. will build a "drone academy" in Morocco where African partners can train for counterterrorism operations.
Africa

US plans to create ‘drone academy’ in Morocco amid strategy shift

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

U.S. Soldiers, assigned to Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, clear a trench during a blank fire range in Grafenwoehr, Germany, June 15, 2026. 1-4 Infantry serves as the U.S. Army’s premier Opposing Force unit, providing realistic training for U.S. and allied forces at the Hohenfels Training Area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kammen Taylor)
Army

The Army is cutting back legal help for soldiers fighting medical discharge

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 13, 2026

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned 602d Aviation Support Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division participate in a combat relay competition at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, June 10, 2026. The event combined a combat water survival test, ruck march, obstacle course, warrior tasks and battle drills lanes, and a stress shoot to build camaraderie, foster esprit de corps, and strengthen teamwork across the division. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kalisber Ortega)
News

Military members assaulted by fellow troops cannot sue the military. That could change.

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

A supply of Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) is prepared for distribution to 944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen during Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2024. Set against the unmatched backdrop of the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Desert Hammer leverages Arizona’s strategic geography to provide realistic combat training for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)
News

Former soldier convicted of stealing $1 million worth of MREs

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. (June 7, 2026) — Chaplain Candidate 2nd Lt. Ward, battalion chaplain for the 871st Troop Battalion, 87th Troop Command, Arkansas National Guard, conducts a religious service at the Post Chapel during annual training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark., June 7, 2026. As a chaplain candidate, Ward advises commanders on matters of morale, ethics, and religious support while providing spiritual care to Soldiers across the formation. In addition to conducting worship services, he regularly visits Soldiers in classrooms, training areas, and field environments to ensure they have access to counseling, ministry, and spiritual support wherever they serve. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Tori Peterson)
News

Annual ‘religious liberty training’ for troops could be on the way

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

Ranger students with class 26-03 complete various obstacles at the Malvesti Obstacle Course Jan. 06, 2026, at Camp Rogers, on Fort Benning, Georgia. The Obstacle Course is conducted during the first phase of U.S. Army Ranger School known as the Darby phase. (U.S. Army photo by Daniel Marble)
Army

Men at Ranger School face greater hormonal changes than women, study finds

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 29, 2026

260516-N-EE423-1351 NORFOLK, Va. — A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), hugs family members on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk, May 16, 2026, following a historic 11-month deployment to U.S. 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleets as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. Before returning to Norfolk after 326 days, the Gerald R. Ford crew conducted 23 replenishments-at-sea and sailed over 57,713 nautical miles. Embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 logged more than 5,760 flight hours and 12,200 flight launches. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sophie Pinkham)
United States

Red Hill families to split $17 million in latest water contamination settlement

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (June 27, 2019) The United States Naval Academy welcomes the incoming Midshipmen 4th Class, or plebes, of the Class of 2023 during Induction Day 2019. I-Day marks the beginning of a demanding six-week indoctrination period called Plebe Summer, intended to transition the candidates from civilian to military life. As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Burke/Released)
News

Naval Academy brings back short haircuts for new female midshipmen

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (June 1, 2026) - Operations Specialist 1st Class Javier Calix, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), embrace his family after the ship’s return to its homeport of Naval Station Rota, Spain, June 1, 2026. Bulkeley returned from a scheduled deployment in support of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa strategic objectives and U.S., Allied, and partner interests. As the "Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S. and Allied forces a strategic hub for operations wherever and whenever they are needed. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and sustaining combat-ready forces through land, air, and sea, supporting warfighters and their families, and fostering the U.S. and Spanish relationship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackson Wanous)
News

A third of military families report $500 or less in emergency savings

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman speaks to graduates of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. Saltzman encouraged the class to lead with humility, expertise, and innovation as they returned to their units as the Air Force and Space Force’s premiere tactical and operational experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr)
Space Force

Space Force to test new mess dress uniform this fall

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 22, 2026

260422-N-FT324-8777. ROTA, SPAIN (April 23, 2026)- U.S. Navy Sailors stand in formation during a dress white uniform inspection at Naval Station Rota. The Sailors are inspected to ensure uniform standards, attention to detail, and overall readiness. The inspection reflects the professionalism, discipline, and pride Sailors take in their service while highlighting the teamwork that supports the mission at NMRTC Rota. (U.S. Navy photo by Mr. Everett Lopez)
Navy

New officers in Navy tech unit could join at ranks as high as commander

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3: Members of the National Guard stand near the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
National Guard

New law could simplify Reserve and Guard orders that affect pay, benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 17, 2026

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, fire an M119 howitzer during the battalion’s cannon retirement ceremony on Sept. 25, 2025, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The final firing honored over 100 years of history and achievements while marking the transition of the battalion’s cannons to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Taylor Gray)
News

Veterans disability bill could cut tinnitus compensation to fund other benefits

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dane Knecht, left, Lt. Col. Serkan Piantino, center, and Lt. Col. Sam Pullara raise their right hands as U.S. Army Sec. Daniel P. Driscoll administers the oath of office during the commissioning of members of Detachment 201, also known as the Executive Innovation Corps, at Twilight Tattoo on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, June 10, 2026. Detachment 201 is an Army initiative that integrates civilian technical expertise to support innovation and modernization efforts across the force. The commissioning ceremony was conducted as part of the Army's 251st Birthday celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Smith)
Army

Army commissions 3 more tech executives as Navy plans to follow suit

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 16, 2026

A Ranger from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment participates in the IVAS Capability Set 4 tropical weather testing in Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, in March 2021.
Army

The Army bought 10,000 IVAS headsets. Soldiers won’t use them.

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 12, 2026

Sgt. Major Lanette Wright, sergeant major of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, listens to a speech given by a congress woman during the Military Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 20, 2014. The Congressional Caucus for Woman's Issues hosted the ceremony at the memorial. The caucus recognized Wright as an outstanding female Marine senior enlisted non-commissioned officer.
News

Event honoring servicewomen canceled after most branches decline to attend

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 10, 2026

3rd Cavalry Regiment troopers observe a Javelin anti-tank missile live fire while deployed to Iraq, Oct. 4, 2018. The 3rd Cavalry Regiment is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, working by, with and through the Iraqi Security Forces and coalition partners to defeat ISIS in areas of Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Jamie Douglas)
News

VA denies military sexual trauma claims more often than combat injuries

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

Oregon Army National Guard Sgt. James McKnight, B Co., 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, surveys the area out of the side window of the CH-47F Chinook during a dust landing certification flight at the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, Calif., May 29, 2019. B Co. 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion is providing air lift capabilities and support to the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team. A month-long NTC rotation provides more than 4,000 service members from 31 states, including units from 13 National Guard states and territories, with realistic training to enhance their combat, support and sustainment capabilities. (Photo by Cpl. Alisha Grezlik, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Army

Army searching for $33,000 in helicopter gear, radios stolen from rental car in Oregon

By Nicholas Slayton, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 8, 2026

A red sky hangs over the Federal Prison 08 June 2001 in Terre Haute, Indiana, where Oklahoma City Federal Building bomber Timothy McVeigh awaits execution. McVeigh ordered his attorneys to stop their appeals and will die early 11 May 2001. AFP PHOPTO/Tannen MAURY (Photo by TANNEN MAURY / AFP) (Photo by TANNEN MAURY/AFP via Getty Images)
Army

Army’s plan for military death row executions is named ‘Operation Resolute Justice’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 4, 2026

260529-N-YM856-1452 GULFPORT, MS (May 29, 2026) Sailors try new menu options during the reopening of Colmer Dining Facility following the facility’s food service transformation, May 29. The “campus style” dining pilot program is part of the Navy’s shore food service transformation initiative to provide an improved galley experience to support warfighter readiness, wellness, and performance through better nutrition. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brittney Kinsey)
Navy

Navy wants to let sailors use meal cards at restaurants on base

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Russel Hull, senior enlisted leader of 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, stops for a photo at his graduation from the Army's Sapper Leader Course. Hull is the first sergeant major to graduate from the course since 2010. (U.S. Army photo by Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office)
Army

43-year-old sergeant major completes Army Sapper Course

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 3, 2026

Lauren Palladini, with her daughter Everly and husband, underwent numerous surgeries after her Army doctors caused major internal bleeding during a 2019 C-section delivery.
News

The military has approved less than 10% of medical malpractice claims since 2020

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 1, 2026

A 45-year-old Illinois National Guard trainee, who joined the military to gain U.S. citizenship, was arrested at Fort Leonard Wood in May for charges of financial fraud in Poland.
News

45-year-old National Guard recruit arrested at basic training was ‘international fugitive’

By Patty Nieberg, Matt White

Posted on May 28, 2026

GREAT LAKES, Ill. (June 23, 2025) - Midshipman candidates from New Student Indoctrination (NSI) Cycle 1 march to their graduation ceremony at Midway Ceremonial Drill Hall at Recruit Training Command (RTC) aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, June 23. NSI is a physically demanding 2.5-week course that provides standardized basic military instruction to Midshipman candidates and supports their transition into the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC). NROTC falls under Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), which is led by Rear Adm. Matthew Pottenburgh and headquartered aboard Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. NSTC oversees 98 percent of initial training for Navy enlisted and officer accessions, including RTC, Officer Training Command, and NROTC units at more than 160 colleges and universities. NSTC is also responsible for the Navy’s Citizen Development Program, which includes Navy National Defense Cadet Corps and Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps units globally. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Reymundo A. Villegas III)
Navy

Out of the 22 Navy officers just promoted to admiral, none were women

By Patty Nieberg, Matt White

Posted on May 27, 2026

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Richard Scott, assigned to 7th Army Training Command, observes candidates moving through a trench during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa European Best Sniper Team Competition in the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Nov. 20, 2025. The USAREUR-AF EBST Competition held annually at 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area builds military readiness through realistic and challenging training scenarios, fosters military partnership and esprit des corps, and promotes NATO interoperability with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
News

Unaccredited VA claims company charged veteran $21,000 in violation of federal law, judge rules

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 22, 2026

U.S. Marines with Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct fast rope training aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 14, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
News

Most military branches don’t ‘fully’ check if suicide prevention training works, watchdog finds

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 22, 2026

A photo of Anduril's EagleEye system.
Tech & Tactics

The battery for this next-gen headset is built into the ballistic plate

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 20, 2026

Maj. (Dr.) Erika Page receives the Hero of Military Medicine Award from Brig. Gen. Lance Raney (left), U.S. Army deputy surgeon general, and Joseph Caravalho, president and chief executive officer of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, May 7 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The annual Heroes of Military Medicine awards recognize outstanding contributions by senior leaders, medical professionals, and civilians working in the Department of War.
Army

Doctor recalls treating dozens after Tower 22 drone attack

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 20, 2026

Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Puget Sound after getting underway for a regularly scheduled Indo-Pacific deployment, March 21, 2025. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic and relevant training to ensure the readiness necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s timeless role across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Japeth Carter)
Navy

Sailor wins $60k after false eviction left him ‘functionally homeless’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 14, 2026

The Patrick Space Force Base SLD 45 Base Honor Guard performs a demonstration of Military Funeral Honors Ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base on May 29, 2025. The Base Honor Guard is manned by volunteer Airmen and Guardians who perform this additional duty to honor the culture and history of the Air and Space Force and are often called upon for ceremonial demonstrations at retirement ceremonies, promotion ceremonies, military and veteran funerals, and other events and ceremonies where Air Force heritage and honor are paramount. (U.S. Space Force photo by DeAnna Murano)
Benefits

A VA system paid out millions in ‘improper’ claims

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 14, 2026

Soldiers with the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, shown in this January 2020 photo, were already in Poland when the Defense Department canceled their unit’s deployment.
Army

Pentagon cancels Army unit’s deployment to Europe with soldiers already in Poland

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 13, 2026

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Regimental Support Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, strap down a test dummy to a drone during an Autonomous Triage and Treatment Challenge taking place near Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, May 10, 2026. From April 27 to May 31, 2026, U.S. and Allied forces will exercise the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative, demonstrating NATO’s ability to fight and win on the modern battlefield. Nearly 15,000 troops from eleven nations will train across the High North, Baltic region, and Poland. They will execute rapid maneuvers, air defense, counter-drone operations, and cyber defense to validate NATO’s regional defense plans in real time. This series of linked exercises includes Saber Strike, Immediate Response, and Swift Response. The exercises turn investment into capability. Soldiers integrate unmanned systems such as AI-enabled command and control and live data networks to move, decide, and fight more effectively across all domains. Sword 26 demonstrates how U.S. Army Europe and Africa drives transformation at scale while strengthening deterrence. Together with our allies, we are building a unified, lethal force ready to defend NATO territory and respond to any threat. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Thomas Madrzak)
Army

The Army is testing medevac drones that lift injured soldiers from battlefields

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 12, 2026

Jumpmaster teams complete the final phase of the 2026 Best Jumpmaster Competition, April 10, 2026, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The day's events tested advanced technical proficiency, including aircraft inspections, jumpmaster-to-aircrew briefings, and practical application exercises inside the aircraft. The competition culminated in a final jump onto Fryar Drop Zone, verifying the candidates' readiness to lead safe and effective airborne missions. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephanie Snyder)
Army

Paratroopers competed for first-ever ‘Best Jumpmaster’ title

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 11, 2026

Military applicants who processed through Chicago MEPS take the Oath of Enlistment during a ceremony at U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 2026. USMEPCOM is responsible for processing applicants into the Armed Forces, ensuring each meets enlistment standards.
News

Military will now prescreen recruits for 28 medical conditions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 6, 2026

Captain John Miller, 716th Military Police Battalion Chaplain, calls a 9-line medevac as part of the Best Unit Ministry Team Competition, July 27, 2022, on Fort Campbell, KY. The Best Unit Ministry Competition is a multi day challenge including an Army Combat Fitness Test, land navigation, 8-mile foot march, obstacle course, and tactical religious support knowledge board designed to test the mental and physical capabilities of chaplains and religious affairs specialists. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Matthew Wantroba)
Army

A field competition for Army chaplains tests spiritual mettle

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 6, 2026

Military insiders may be betting on operations more than previously known
Army

Military insiders may be betting on operations more than previously known

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 1, 2026

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct reloading drills with M27 infantry automatic rifles as part of weapons manipulation training aboard Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45), in the Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2026. The 11th MEU, embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is a persistent, combat credible force contributing to deterrence and crisis response in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trent A. Henry)
News

Pentagon considers doubling monthly combat pay for troops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 28, 2026

Sgt. 1st Class Marcelina Hansen, 43rd Adjutant General Battalion (Reception) senior drill sergeant, gives instructions to Soldiers in training Feb. 24 at Fort Leonard Wood’s Grant Hall.
Army

Army drill sergeants get prison for ‘prohibited’ trainee relationships

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 27, 2026

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command demonstrate how they prepare the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile defense system for use during the FORSCOM commanding general's visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, Sept. 20, 2023. The THAAD is designed to shoot down short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. David Poleski)
Army

The Army is creating a new job for air defense soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Students with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, load a C-130 aircraft during jump week, May 20, 2025, at the Basic Airborne Course on Fort Benning, Georgia. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Stephanie Snyder)
Military Branches

The US military wants to add 44,500 additional troops next year

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

Sgt. Nathan Winter lifts a 40-lbs sandbag as part of the Army's new Combat Field Test at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.
Army

Army releases details on new test for combat arms soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

A prototype of the new M1E3 Abrams tank was revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan in January.
Army

1st Cavalry Division soldiers will get the Army’s newest tank and infantry combat vehicle first

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

A U.S. Sailor aboard the world's largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from the flight deck, Nov. 17, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)
Navy

Navy tells sailors to ‘beware’ of dating apps, button-up social media amid Iran conflict

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Chief Master-at-Arms Krystal JonesBostic, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), a native of Detroit, receives her combination cover during the FY25 chief petty officer pinning ceremony as the ship steams in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 26, 2024. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Connor Burns)
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Navy moves to emphasize technical job skills in enlisted promotions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion traverse an obstacle course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 10, 2026. The O-Course is a series of obstacles designed to build recruits’ strength, agility, endurance and confidence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Guerrero Martinez)
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Should veterans get a ‘second look’ at long prison sentences after military service?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 16, 2026