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Posted on Mar 25, 2025

Fighter jets fly past the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson on the open water.

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Pentagon orders second Navy carrier group to the Middle East Pentagon orders second Navy carrier group to the Middle East

Posted on Mar 22, 2025

An aerial view of the Presidio of San Francisco is seen in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Presidio Trust, a federal agency created by congress with the passage of the Presidio Trust Act in 1996 to manage the historical landmark in collaboration with the National Park Service, was eviscerated Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump through executive order.

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2 West Point grads think it’s time for a military academy for cyber, space, and robotics 2 West Point grads think it’s time for a military academy for cyber, space, and robotics

Posted on Mar 20, 2025

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A new Army manual lays out the ‘arctic determination’ at the heart of fighting in extreme cold A new Army manual lays out the ‘arctic determination’ at the heart of fighting in extreme cold

Posted on Mar 19, 2025

A video captured a jumpmaster acting as the flight ‘safety’ grabbing a soldier whose static line had wrapped around his neck.

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A sharp-eyed Army jumpmaster stopped a potentially deadly accident, video shows A sharp-eyed Army jumpmaster stopped a potentially deadly accident, video shows

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

The USS Gettysburg, a a Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser and part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, fires Tomahawk cruise missiles at Yemen on March 15, 2025.

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Air Force shoots down Houthi drones launched at Navy carrier strike group Air Force shoots down Houthi drones launched at Navy carrier strike group

Posted on Mar 16, 2025

A F/A-18 takes off from a aircraft carrier at night.

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US carries out first airstrikes on Yemen in months US carries out first airstrikes on Yemen in months

Posted on Mar 15, 2025

Black and white aerial image of a burning car.

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US forces kill ISIS’s second in command in Iraq strike US forces kill ISIS’s second in command in Iraq strike

Posted on Mar 15, 2025

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Juan Taiacardona dumps water on his head during the 2022 Best Squad Competition's 12-mile ruck march even at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on May 17, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation travelled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to compete in the 2022 U.S. Best Squad Competition from May 14-21, 2022. The 2022 BSC is an annual competition that brings together the best Soldiers and squads from across the U.S. Army Reserve to earn the title of "Best Warrior" and "Best Squad" among their peers. Competitors are evaluated on their individual and collective ability to adapt to and overcome challenging scenarios and battle-focused events that test their technical and tactical abilities under stress and extreme fatigue. (Army Reserve photo by Sgt. David Barrette)

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The Army wants to get the load soldiers carry down to 55 pounds The Army wants to get the load soldiers carry down to 55 pounds

Posted on Mar 12, 2025

The Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies respond to an aircraft collision in Washington D.C., January 30, 2025. Coast Guard Sector Maryland - National Capital Region command center watchstanders received a report of a helicopter and a commercial passenger aircraft collision Wednesday evening in vicinity of the Ronald Reagan Airport. (U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

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How the Coast Guard responded to the DC aerial collision earlier this year How the Coast Guard responded to the DC aerial collision earlier this year

Posted on Mar 10, 2025

Army researchers are developing a device that uses artificial intelligence to guide the delivery of pain management drugs for battlefield casualties.

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Army researchers want AI to help soldiers deliver anesthetics in battle Army researchers want AI to help soldiers deliver anesthetics in battle

Posted on Mar 10, 2025

Computer hard disks, electronic scrap, collected

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Arrested soldier texted Chinese spy: ‘Do you know how risky this is?!?’ Arrested soldier texted Chinese spy: ‘Do you know how risky this is?!?’

Posted on Mar 7, 2025

Disabled Army veteran fired from the VA will attend Trump speech to Congress Disabled Army veteran fired from the VA will attend Trump speech to Congress

Posted on Mar 4, 2025

Two helicopters sit on the deck of an aircraft carrier, mountains in the background.

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Navy carrier group visits South Korea after the North tests new missiles Navy carrier group visits South Korea after the North tests new missiles

Posted on Mar 2, 2025

Black and white aerial footage showing a car driving down a road, explosions behind it.

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US strike kills military leader of Hurras al-Din in Syria US strike kills military leader of Hurras al-Din in Syria

Posted on Mar 1, 2025

Two soldiers face away from the camera, overlooking a foggy ground with barbed wire in the background.

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Stryker Brigade Combat Team, additional troops, ordered to southern border Stryker Brigade Combat Team, additional troops, ordered to southern border

Posted on Mar 1, 2025

The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and U.S. Army Fort Campbell re-enlists 124 soldiers to continue to serve our country. Stay tuned for more event coverage this week! (Photos by SPC Harris, 101st Division Public Affairs Office)

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Veterans fired in federal layoffs say they were ‘stabbed in the back’ Veterans fired in federal layoffs say they were ‘stabbed in the back’

Posted on Feb 28, 2025

Capt. Jesse Guerin and Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Angulo were named the Army’s best medics of 2025 after winning a competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

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These are the Army’s best medics of 2025 These are the Army’s best medics of 2025

Posted on Feb 27, 2025

Soldiers attached to garrison headquarters units across the Army are swapping their Army Materiel Command patches for local unit shoulder insignia.

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Here’s why garrison soldiers across the Army are swapping their shoulder patches Here’s why garrison soldiers across the Army are swapping their shoulder patches

Posted on Feb 25, 2025

A man in camouflage, goggles and smoking a cigarette holds a drone controller.

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Exploding drone operator goggles show the future of sabotage Exploding drone operator goggles show the future of sabotage

Posted on Feb 22, 2025

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Sgt. Robert B. Brown from Fayetteville, N.C. with Regimental Combat Team 6, Combat Camera Unit watches over the civilian Fire Fighters at the burn pit as smoke and flames rise into the night sky behind him on May 25th, 2007. Camp Fallujah has its own civilian run Fire Department to assist the Marines and Soldiers during a fire or emergency. Regimental Combat Team 6 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic reforms, and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (Official USMC photograph by Cpl. Samuel D. Corum)(RELEASED)(RELEASED)

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Senate rejects PACT Act protections, sending ‘signal’ that benefits could be cut, vet group says Senate rejects PACT Act protections, sending ‘signal’ that benefits could be cut, vet group says

Posted on Feb 21, 2025

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US strike kills a senior official of an al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria US strike kills a senior official of an al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria

Posted on Feb 17, 2025

U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Larry Sanders, the senior command career counselor for the 7th Mission Support Command, discusses career paths available in the Army Reserve with cadets from the Kaiserslautern High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, part of Veterans' Week. The 7th MSC maintains relationships with area schools and stays involved with extracurricular activities to showcase the Citizen - Soldier lifestyle. The 7th Mission Support Command is the U.S. Army Reserve presence in Europe. Comprised of 26 units across Germany and Italy, the 7th MSC provides logistical and sustainment resources in support of U.S. Army Europe - Africa missions across the theater. For more stories and information on the 7th Mission Support Command, connect on Facebook @7thmsc. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt 1st Class Jessica Forester)

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‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ ‘Kite Runner’ among books being reviewed over ‘ideology’ concerns at on-base military schools ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ ‘Kite Runner’ among books being reviewed over ‘ideology’ concerns at on-base military schools

Posted on Feb 14, 2025

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - FEBRUARY 29: Images of cells dividing, on the walls at West Coast Fertility Centers, photographed February 29, 2024, in Fountain Valley, CA. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/for The Washington Post)

Pentagon says it will cover travel costs for military families’ IVF treatments Pentagon says it will cover travel costs for military families’ IVF treatments

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

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Marine killed in Philippines plane crash identified Marine killed in Philippines plane crash identified

Posted on Feb 9, 2025

Local Marines fold flags for Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson’s family during his funeral May 4 at Tahoma Cemetery. Jackson was killed April 24 by an improvised explosive device blast in Afghanistan.

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US Marine, 3 Pentagon contractors die in Philippines plane crash US Marine, 3 Pentagon contractors die in Philippines plane crash

Posted on Feb 6, 2025

Two of three newly opened 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025. Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff, G-9 (Installations), and Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, his senior enlisted adviser, joined 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Garrison leaders for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. They are the first 3D-printed structures to comply with the Defense Department’s updated Unified Facilities Criteria, a mandate updated annually that provides construction guidance DOD-wide and now reflects standards for additive manufacturing, or 3D-printed, facilities.

Fort Bliss gets a glimpse into the future with 3D-printed barracks Fort Bliss gets a glimpse into the future with 3D-printed barracks

Posted on Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division board a C-130 Hercules on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 1, 2025. The Marines are deploying in support of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security mission to expand the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexandria Serrano)

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Marines, soldiers arrive at Guantanamo Bay for migrant ‘holding operations’ Marines, soldiers arrive at Guantanamo Bay for migrant ‘holding operations’

Posted on Feb 3, 2025

A fighter jet takes off down the runway of an aircraft carrier.

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US carries out multiple airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia US carries out multiple airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia

Posted on Feb 2, 2025

on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept 4, 2012. Promotion formations are held at the beginning of every month to distinguish Marines to be awarded and promoted. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jamean Berry/Released)

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Pentagon will no longer cover costs for troops who travel for abortions Pentagon will no longer cover costs for troops who travel for abortions

Posted on Jan 31, 2025

UNITED STATES - JANUARY 30: Daniel Driscoll, left, President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of the Army, talks with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Driscoll was introduced by Mullin and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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Senators grilled Army secretary nominee for 2 hours. Quality-of-life issues barely came up. Senators grilled Army secretary nominee for 2 hours. Quality-of-life issues barely came up.

Posted on Jan 30, 2025

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Guantanamo Bay could hold 30,000 migrants in Trump deportation plans Guantanamo Bay could hold 30,000 migrants in Trump deportation plans

Posted on Jan 29, 2025

Contractors with JMJ Construction of New Lisbon, Wis., along with support from Heritage Movers of Blue River, Wis., move a World War II-era building in the 1600 block on the cantonment area Feb. 24, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wis. The contractors are relocating and repairing four barracks buildings that are currently located in the 1600 block to alternate locations in the 1700 and 1800 blocks, according to the Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works. The plan is to relocate the buildings to the new locations before the ground thaws, then lift them onto the new foundations and complete the remaining work by summer 2023. This was the first time in Fort McCoy's history a barracks building was moved like this. (U.S. Army Photo by Greg Mason)

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The Army is moving WWII-era barracks across a base to house visiting troops The Army is moving WWII-era barracks across a base to house visiting troops

Posted on Jan 29, 2025

m4 military rifle lost during trump inauguration training

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A National Guardsman lost their rifle when it fell off a truck on a Delaware highway A National Guardsman lost their rifle when it fell off a truck on a Delaware highway

Posted on Jan 27, 2025

Airmen of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing take part in a 9/11 20th anniversary ceremony in Sioux City, Iowa September 11, 2021. During the ceremony 185th Wing Commander Col. Muckey reminded members of the importance of remembering the events that took place on September 11, 2001 and the many achievements the unit had accomplished since. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ter Haar/Released)

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Army and Air Force sweep out DEI-coded programs Army and Air Force sweep out DEI-coded programs

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

Capt. Jordan Wiggins, 23d Fighter Group pilot, speaks into his HGU-55/P helmet prior to departure July 2, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Wiggins is flying one of the two A-10s assigned to the 23d Fighter Group that are scheduled to conduct a flyover as a part of the 2020 Salute to America in Washington, D.C., celebrating the United States of America’s 244th birthday. The flyover provides the men and women of the 23d Fighter Group the opportunity to demonstrate capabilities and join in national celebration, while obtaining necessary training hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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Cancer rates in military pilots and other aviators could get a closer look Cancer rates in military pilots and other aviators could get a closer look

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

Pvt. Alecsander Daniel (Left) and Sgt. Kyle Angove (Right), with Alpha Troop, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, bore-sight their M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle in Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, Oct. 20, 2020. The soldiers are in Syria to support Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) mission. CJTF remains committed to working by, with and through our partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jensen Guillory)

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Army recruits hoping for cav scout or armor jobs will have to wait for boot camp Army recruits hoping for cav scout or armor jobs will have to wait for boot camp

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

210822-M-TU241-1007 HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan (August 22, 2021) A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary unit (MEU) passes out water to evacuees during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 22. U.S. service members are assisting the Department of State with a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaiah Campbell)

Trump immigration order stops Afghanistan exits, including families of US troops Trump immigration order stops Afghanistan exits, including families of US troops

Posted on Jan 21, 2025

Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) of the 3rd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps begin to land at Cape Torokina in Empress Augusta Bay on Bougainville to attack the Imperial Japanese Army's Seventeenth Army during the Solomon Islands campaign on 1st November 1943 at Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images).

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Army officers had to write haikus about Pacific theater of World War II during a leadership course Army officers had to write haikus about Pacific theater of World War II during a leadership course

Posted on Jan 20, 2025

A circular patch with the U.S. Capitol in the background. A minuteman soldier stands on the foreground.

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National Guard troops issued special identification patch for Presidential inauguration National Guard troops issued special identification patch for Presidential inauguration

Posted on Jan 19, 2025

The USS Indianapolis at sea with two smaller boats in front of it.

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The Navy is upgrading littoral combat ships to fight drones The Navy is upgrading littoral combat ships to fight drones

Posted on Jan 18, 2025

Sgt. Manfredo M. Madrigal III, a paratrooper assigned to 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, catches his breath after completing a strenuous, 20 km ruck march to earn his Expert Infantryman Badge on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014. (82nd Airborne Division photo by Sgt. Eliverto V. Larios/Released)

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Army Ranger-turned-lawyer who recorded himself deleting files and lied about Russian contacts gets prison Army Ranger-turned-lawyer who recorded himself deleting files and lied about Russian contacts gets prison

Posted on Jan 17, 2025

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Army trainee dies three weeks short of graduating from infantry training at Fort Moore Army trainee dies three weeks short of graduating from infantry training at Fort Moore

Posted on Jan 16, 2025

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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’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2025

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Little an electrician with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during a combat lifesaver course at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, August 4, 2016. During the four-day course, Marines learned to recognize injuries, perform the appropriate procedures and control the patient to prolong survivability until help arrives. U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Command support operations, contingencies and security cooperation in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell)

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This Navy SEAL doctor is a big reason US troops carry tourniquets in combat today This Navy SEAL doctor is a big reason US troops carry tourniquets in combat today

Posted on Jan 14, 2025

Soldiers in uniform alongside sheriff's deputies stand at a checkpoint with a "road closed" sign.

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More California National Guard troops sent to help fight Los Angeles fires More California National Guard troops sent to help fight Los Angeles fires

Posted on Jan 11, 2025

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Army doctor pleads guilty on first day of trial in largest military abuse case Army doctor pleads guilty on first day of trial in largest military abuse case

Posted on Jan 7, 2025

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Army says New Years bombers overlapped at Fort Liberty and were both in Afghanistan ‘surge’ Army says New Years bombers overlapped at Fort Liberty and were both in Afghanistan ‘surge’

Posted on Jan 6, 2025

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Special Forces soldier behind Las Vegas bombing said he carried ‘burden’ of lost friends Special Forces soldier behind Las Vegas bombing said he carried ‘burden’ of lost friends

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

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Driver of Cybertruck in Las Vegas explosion was a Special Forces soldier, Army confirms Driver of Cybertruck in Las Vegas explosion was a Special Forces soldier, Army confirms

Updated on Jan 2, 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)

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 1, 2025

A F/A-18 fighter jet takes off from the deck of an aircraft carrier, smoke and steam trailing behind it.

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US Navy carries out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen US Navy carries out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

Posted on Dec 31, 2024

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National Guard soldier dies in Iraq in ‘non-combat’ incident National Guard soldier dies in Iraq in ‘non-combat’ incident

Posted on Dec 30, 2024

A F/A-18F moves down the runway of an aircraft carrier.

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Navy shoots down its own F/A-18 in Red Sea fight Navy shoots down its own F/A-18 in Red Sea fight

Posted on Dec 22, 2024

Ranger School students conduct a water infiltration qualification on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Nov. 3, 2024. The joint mission was a combination of testing the 7th SFG(A) new aquatic infiltration capabilities alongside standard Ranger School Water qualifications. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Hunter Garcia)

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Congress demands answers on low testosterone issues among special operators Congress demands answers on low testosterone issues among special operators

Posted on Dec 18, 2024

Lt. Col. Craig Andrle, 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, taxis after a combat sortie March 20, 2017 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 79th EFS provides counterterrorism to support a successful train, advise, assist mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

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To save a team of Rangers under fire, this pilot dropped every bomb from two different F-16s To save a team of Rangers under fire, this pilot dropped every bomb from two different F-16s

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 18, 2024

Los Angeles, CA - November 26: Travelers make their way to LAX as large crowds travel for the Thanksgiving holiday at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps. Col. Matthew Danner, front, the commanding officer of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, addresses his Marines during a formation on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 9, 2024. Danner and Sgt. Maj. Charles Peoples, the sergeant major of the 31st MEU, led the weekly formation for a final time, in advance of a change of command. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premiere crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter J. Eilen)

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Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

An F/A-18F Super Hornet takes off at night, with a bright exhaust.

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Carrier Air Wing 9 flew hundreds of combat sorties while fighting Houthis Carrier Air Wing 9 flew hundreds of combat sorties while fighting Houthis

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Seven C-130 aircraft are lined up along a runway.

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C-130s from around the world gather for an ‘elephant walk’ C-130s from around the world gather for an ‘elephant walk’

Posted on Dec 15, 2024

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, fires an M3 Carl Gustaf 8.4mm recoilless rifle while participating in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2024. The CALFEX tests each Soldier’s ability to adapt to different conditions while simulating real world conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zoe Y. Tourne)

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In Iraq and Afghanistan ‘our future was always written,’ but the next war is uncertain, says 101st commander In Iraq and Afghanistan ‘our future was always written,’ but the next war is uncertain, says 101st commander

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

Cadets stand in a cordon during the U.S. Military Academy homecoming weekend alumni wreath laying ceremony at the Thayer Monument at West Point, New York, on Oct. 19, 2024.. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan Brutus)

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Military academies saw drop in reports of sexual assault and harassment but rates remain high Military academies saw drop in reports of sexual assault and harassment but rates remain high

Posted on Dec 12, 2024

Spc. Maribeth Kossman working as a ground control officer for the Army's Golden Knights Parachute Team.

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She joined the Army at 45. Now she’s vying to be an Army Golden Knight She joined the Army at 45. Now she’s vying to be an Army Golden Knight