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The US military has 6 service branches: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

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Army CID offers $10,000 reward for stolen HMMWV doors that no one likes Army CID offers $10,000 reward for stolen HMMWV doors that no one likes

By Joshua Skovlund, Nicholas Slayton

/ Jan 4 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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Jan 3 2025

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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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 3 2025

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Five Korean War vets to receive Medal of Honor including Fort Cavazos namesake Five Korean War vets to receive Medal of Honor including Fort Cavazos namesake

By Patty Nieberg

/ 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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Jan 2 2025

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 1 2025

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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

/ Jan 1 2025

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

By Nicholas Slayton

/ 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

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 30 2024

Air Force expands the number of skilled jobs up for retention bonuses Air Force expands the number of skilled jobs up for retention bonuses

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 28 2024

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Coast Guard pilot receives top flying honor for helicopter rescue Coast Guard pilot receives top flying honor for helicopter rescue

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 27 2024

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Special Forces soldier dies in non-combat incident at Eglin range Special Forces soldier dies in non-combat incident at Eglin range

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 26 2024

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The Coast Guard is building up its Arctic fleet The Coast Guard is building up its Arctic fleet

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 26 2024

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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

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 21 2024

Space Force to deploy new jammers to yell at enemy satellites Space Force to deploy new jammers to yell at enemy satellites

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 21 2024

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Ospreys cleared to fly again in Navy and Air Force after inspections Ospreys cleared to fly again in Navy and Air Force after inspections

/ Dec 20 2024

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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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 19 2024

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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 18 2024

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 17 2024

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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 17 2024

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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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 17 2024

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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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 16 2024

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82nd Airborne soldier who deserted for 16 years pleads guilty 82nd Airborne soldier who deserted for 16 years pleads guilty

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 14 2024

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What the Army and Navy service academies look for in future officers What the Army and Navy service academies look for in future officers

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 14 2024

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2024

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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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 13 2024

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Meet the first woman to make Chief Master Sgt in the Air Force’s rugged SERE world Meet the first woman to make Chief Master Sgt in the Air Force’s rugged SERE world

/ Dec 12 2024

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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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 12 2024

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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

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 12 2024

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 11 2024

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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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 11 2024

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Navy cuts length of boot camp for new recruits from 10 weeks to 9 weeks Navy cuts length of boot camp for new recruits from 10 weeks to 9 weeks

/ Dec 11 2024

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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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 10 2024

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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

/ Dec 9 2024

Beards in the Air Force and Space Force will be debated in Congress Beards in the Air Force and Space Force will be debated in Congress

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 9 2024

Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified, laid to rest Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified, laid to rest

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 7 2024

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82nd Airborne soldier turns himself in at Canadian border for desertion 82nd Airborne soldier turns himself in at Canadian border for desertion

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 7 2024

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Sailors on USS Carney recall tense night of combat in fierce Red Sea fight Sailors on USS Carney recall tense night of combat in fierce Red Sea fight

/ Dec 6 2024

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Soldier who pulled others from rubble after Tower 22 attack awarded Purple Heart Soldier who pulled others from rubble after Tower 22 attack awarded Purple Heart

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 5 2024

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Air Force base commander faces court-martial for adultery, fraternization Air Force base commander faces court-martial for adultery, fraternization

/ Dec 5 2024

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To build a runway for the new stealth bomber, the Air Force is moving 17 B-1s to a new base To build a runway for the new stealth bomber, the Air Force is moving 17 B-1s to a new base

/ Dec 5 2024

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Soldier ran half-baked pie scam to win COVID loans, feds say Soldier ran half-baked pie scam to win COVID loans, feds say

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 4 2024

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‘Last man out of Afghanistan’ promoted to four star general after Senate hold up ‘Last man out of Afghanistan’ promoted to four star general after Senate hold up

/ Dec 3 2024

Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits

By Patty Nieberg

/ Dec 2 2024

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Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Nov 30 2024

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Police arrest Army reservist accused of inappropriate relationships while substitute teaching Police arrest Army reservist accused of inappropriate relationships while substitute teaching

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 25 2024

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How generals and admirals get promoted now and how that may change under Trump How generals and admirals get promoted now and how that may change under Trump

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 25 2024

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Army puts up $15,000 reward to help find 31 pistols and optics stolen from Fort Moore Army puts up $15,000 reward to help find 31 pistols and optics stolen from Fort Moore

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Nov 24 2024

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Navy fires commander of E-2 Hawkeye squadron for “loss of confidence” Navy fires commander of E-2 Hawkeye squadron for “loss of confidence”

/ Nov 22 2024

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Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who commanded 82nd Airborne in Kabul, caught by Senate hold for fourth star Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who commanded 82nd Airborne in Kabul, caught by Senate hold for fourth star

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 22 2024

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Astronaut in Army Reserve awarded wings and space badge for trip to International Space Station Astronaut in Army Reserve awarded wings and space badge for trip to International Space Station

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 21 2024

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Police report sheds new light on Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegations Police report sheds new light on Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegations

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 21 2024

Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 20 2024

We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it. We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it.

/ Nov 19 2024

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US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Nov 17 2024

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‘Last man out of Afghanistan,’ Gen. Christopher Donahue tapped for fourth star ‘Last man out of Afghanistan,’ Gen. Christopher Donahue tapped for fourth star

/ Nov 15 2024

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Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011 Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 14 2024

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Army prosecutors have revived over 100 cases of serious crimes Army prosecutors have revived over 100 cases of serious crimes

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 13 2024

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 12 2024

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Harriet Tubman posthumously commissioned as brigadier general in Maryland National Guard Harriet Tubman posthumously commissioned as brigadier general in Maryland National Guard

By Patty Nieberg

/ Nov 12 2024

That’s CHAPPIE: Why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot That’s CHAPPIE: Why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Nov 12 2024

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An Army general’s final ‘walk’ at the Tomb of the Unknowns An Army general’s final ‘walk’ at the Tomb of the Unknowns

/ Nov 11 2024

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Get some cake, Marine Corps, it’s your 249th birthday Get some cake, Marine Corps, it’s your 249th birthday

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Nov 10 2024

The Air Force once almost nuked the Moon The Air Force once almost nuked the Moon

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Nov 10 2024