Military Branches(Page 17)

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

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Soldiers with 1st Special Forces Group and their families swim at American Lake at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2017. (photo by Sgt. Brandon Welsh/U.S. Army)
Army

Joint Base Lewis-McChord closes its beaches after soldier drowns

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 20, 2024

Jeremiah Hammill
Air Force

Air Force colonel fired at Eglin Air Force Base 3 days before command change

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 19, 2024

Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors from deadly World War II ammo explosion
Navy

Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors from deadly World War II ammo explosion

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), repairs the Trident Pier on the Gaza coast, June 7, 2024. The temporary pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, enables the maritime delivery of international humanitarian aid to Gaza for distribution to Palestinian people in need. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Fritz)
Army

U.S. shutters Gaza floating pier project after 20 days of use

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

HIPS heat injury
Army

Army’s wearable sensors detect early signs of severe heat injuries

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

Marine Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa 2024
Marine Corps

Marine recruit loses more than 100 pounds to graduate from boot camp

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 16, 2024

Trump Rally Shooting
Marine Corps

Marine veteran wounded in Trump assassination attempt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

vance trump US Marine
Marine Corps

J.D. Vance is first veteran on Presidential ticket since John McCain

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 15, 2024

USS Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrive in the Middle East
Navy

USS Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group arrive in the Middle East

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 13, 2024

Michael Gould adding 17 sets of dog tags total 150,000 — representing the veteran suicides since 9/11.
Air Force

Memorial made from dog tags comes to Capitol to urge Congress on MDMA therapies

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

Pfc. Katia Duenas-Aguilar
Army

Autopsy confirms 101st airborne soldier was murdered, stabbed 68 times

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

Yanky 72
Air Force

Air Force engineer charged with cover up in Marine KC-130 crash that killed 16

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Army Talent Acquisition Specialist (420T) candidates completed the first phase of their initial training program at the Adjutant General School on Fort Jackson, South Carolina May 10, 2024. The first two weeks of the course features fundamental data analytics training followed by eight weeks of technical training at the Recruiting and Retention College at Fort Know, Kentucky. (Courtesy U.S. Army photo)
Air Force

Army graduates first class of recruiting warrant officers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Audrey Griffith, left, points to an area of interest while standing guard with Spc. Heidi Gerke during a force protection exercise at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Both women are members of the 92nd Engineer Battalion. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)
Air Force

Female veterans of heavier combat face more chronic pain, as do spouses back home

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

USS john basilone
Navy

USS John Basilone, warship named for legendary Marine, delivered to the Navy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2024

Sabin Howard, the sculptor and artist behind the WW I memorial,
Army

World War I Memorial wall, ‘A Soldier’s Journey,’ will soon arrive in Washington

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jul 9, 2024

Brig. Gen. John Pogorek, 57, had been the commander of the NHANG since June 2022.
Air Force

Air Guard Commander killed in New Hampshire hit-and-run accident

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 9, 2024

A Georgian soldier waits to welcome paratroopers from Troop C, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade here, May 8. The paratroopers arrived from Grafenwoehr, Germany, and are here to train alongside Soldiers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and the Georgian Land Forces in Exercise Noble Partner 15.Noble Partner is a Georgian and U.S. military training exercise taking place at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, from 11 to 25 May. This exercise is a critical part of Georgia’s training for their contribution of a light infantry company to the NATO Response Force. While Georgia is not a member of NATO, it and other NATO partners voluntarily contribute to the NRF. Exercise Noble Partner provides an opportunity to continue the U.S. training relationship with the Georgian Armed Forces as the sponsor of Georgia’s participation in the NRF. (Photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
Army

Pentagon cancels military exercises in Georgia, a top ally in Afghan war

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 8, 2024

Lenard C. Mitchell
Navy

Navy fires captain of ship that ran aground in Africa

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 8, 2024

A rescue helicopter and its crew from Coast Guard Air Station Detroit carry out a training exercise in 2012. (photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard)
Coast Guard

Coast Guard rescues boaters, suspends search for missing man on Lake Erie

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 7, 2024

Members of the 85th Test & Evaluation Squadron fly the F-15EX in 2021. (photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven/U.S. Air Force)
Air Force

F-15EX, F-35s heading to Japan as part of new Air Force plan

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 6, 2024

UH-60 pilots good luck save a life
Army

Army pilots save a man’s life after day of ‘bad luck’

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 5, 2024

Luis Barsallo
Army

Army vet receives Bronze Star with valor 20 years later for bravery in Iraq ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 4, 2024

Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, commander of 19th Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, is briefed by U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephanie Chayrez, flight commander, human performance, 33rd Fighter Wing, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 30, 2022. Stewart toured the 33rd FW to learn about the wing’s mission and commemorate exceptional Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Christian Corley)
Air Force

Charges in a two-star general’s court-martial came down to ‘consent’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

At 41 years old, Spc. Jason Pelletier completed Army Combat Basic Training because he wanted to complete the commitment he made when he was 18. Here, he is with his wife, Kerry, on Family Day at Basic Training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Air Force

This 41-year-old soldier graduated Army basic training after a 20 year break

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

Civil War Medal of Honor
Army

2 Civil War soldiers receive Medal of Honor for ‘Great Locomotive Chase’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2024

Okinawa
Air Force

2 US service members were charged with sexual assault in Okinawa in 5 months

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

Gen. William Mullen
Marine Corps

Retired Marine two-star general found dead on Twentynine Palms training center

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 2, 2024

Malmstrom Air Force Base
Air Force

Airman killed, 2 first responders hurt in vehicle crash at Malmstrom Air Force Base

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 1, 2024

Navy Camp Pendleton Motorcycle Crash
Navy

Navy identifies 2 sailors killed in double-motorcycle crash near Camp Pendleton

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2024

National Guard soldiers training with ‘pocket-sized’ drones
Army

National Guard soldiers training with ‘pocket-sized’ drones

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 1, 2024

Patriot Missiles
Army

The U.S. Army is spending $4.5 billion to produce more Patriot missiles

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 1, 2024

Doris Allen (right) in Vietnam. (photo courtesy U.S. Army)
Army

The woman who predicted the Tết Offensive, but was ignored, passes away at 97

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 30, 2024

Christian Beyer after being taken into custody in November 2023.
Army

Former soldier pleads guilty to threatening mass shooting at Fort Irwin

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 30, 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, speaks to the audience after receiving the unit guidon during the 19th Air Force change of command ceremony Aug. 19, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Stewart is responsible for monitoring production and oversees top level instruction and flying operations, manning, contracts, logistics and maintenance trends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)
Air Force

Two-star Air Force general found not guilty of sexual assault, guilty on other charges

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 29, 2024

court-martial
Air Force

Air Force veteran charged with leaking weapons, aircraft secrets

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 29, 2024

Army veteran killed in Ukraine
Army

The family of an American Army vet killed in Ukraine waited almost a year to recover his body

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 29, 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, greets Airmen at the 54th Operations Support Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 28, 2022. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen supported Stewart by preparing and fitting his flight gear for an F-16 Viper familiarization flight (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corinna Diaz)
Air Force

Jury set to decide court martial of two-star Air Force general

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 28, 2024

USNA USAFA Induction day
Air Force

Naval and Air Force Academies welcome class of 2028 with ‘I-Day,’ plenty of yelling

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 27, 2024

Phoenix Hanna Rescue Swimmer 2024
Coast Guard

Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies in surfing accident

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 27, 2024

sxsw army sponsor dropped
Army

SXSW festival boots U.S. Army as sponsor after performers boycott over ‘war profiteers’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 27, 2024

Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021
Army

New Army rules target extremists and gang activity

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

2024 U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) Best Combat Diver Team Competition
Air Force

Green Berets pay tribute to fallen Combat Diver students at 2024 competition

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 25, 2024

Army Sgt. Lauren Shalabi andSpc. Heather Tarasewicz
Army

Soldiers in Syria save man whose arm got stuck in a generator

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2024

JBLM soldier arrested for killing 8-month pregnant wife and another soldier after high-speed chase
Army

JBLM soldier arrested for killing 8-month pregnant wife and another soldier after high-speed chase

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 25, 2024

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, 19th Air Force commander, speaks to the audience after receiving the unit guidon during the 19th Air Force change of command ceremony Aug. 19, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Stewart is responsible for monitoring production and oversees top level instruction and flying operations, manning, contracts, logistics and maintenance trends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)
Air Force

Air Force general pleads guilty to inappropriate relationship, still faces court martial

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

Marines revive historic ‘Sledge’ airfield on Peleliu in Pacific pivot
Marine Corps

Marines revive historic ‘Sledge’ airfield on Peleliu in Pacific pivot

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, alongside Philippine Soldiers from the Philippine Army's 7th Infantry Division conduct a live fire exercise during Salaknib 24 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 13, 2024. The Soldiers conducted an iteration with blank rounds and then conducted the live fire portion of the range. Salaknib is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Benjamin Anderson)
Army

Top general in ISIS fight’s advice to junior officers: Be ‘humble enough to listen’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

Carrier USS Nimitz back at sea following months of maintenance
Navy

Carrier USS Nimitz back at sea following months of maintenance

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 23, 2024

USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Navy

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group leaves the Middle East

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 23, 2024

Navy eases career ending rules for sailors who fail two consecutive fitness tests
Navy

Navy eases career ending rules for sailors who fail two consecutive fitness tests

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

Air Force Col. Mark Sletten readies a F-16 in 2015. (photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/U.S. Air Force)
Air Force

Alaskan Command Director of Operations killed in plane crash

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

vowell sit down interview
Army

Top U.S. General in Iraq looks back on the legacy and lessons of the attack on ‘Tower 22’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

Travis Bell, XVIII Airborne Corps barber, poses for a photo in his barbershop at Fort Liberty, N.C., June 20, 2024. In recognition for providing a lifetime of consistent, quality haircuts for Soldiers at Fort Liberty, Travis Bell, XVIII Airborne Corps barber, will be inducted into The National Barber Museum and Hall of Fame, September 2024. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Jason Sessions)
Army

Army barber’s 57 year legacy with the Airborne leads to haircutting hall of fame 

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

U.S. Army Nuclear Disablement Team Soldiers and Army Rangers seized and exploited an underground nuclear facility during a training exercise.
Army

One of the Army’s top Nuclear teams trained with Rangers and Green Berets

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 20, 2024

The DPAA announced the identification and accounting for 16 service members from both WW II and Korean War.
Air Force

Soldiers missing from Chosin Reservoir and Bataan identified for return home

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

Army soldiers Zombie apocolypse
Army

The 4th Infantry Division’s huge obstacle course looked like the zombie apocalypse

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

Navy Seal Goines first Black SEAL
Navy

Master Chief William Goines, first Black Navy SEAL, passes away at 88

By Matt White

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

pararescue rescue vehicle crash
Air Force

An Air Force rescue vehicle crash left two airmen permanently disabled

By Matt White

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

JLOTS is an umbrella term for several different U.S. military capabilities that can deliver supplies from the sea to shore.
Army

The Joint Logistics Over-The-Shore is a capability, not just a pier

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

Tech. Sgt. Mitchel Carroll, 96th Test Wing, assesses a Raptor Flight Airman during an open ranks inspection March 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Class 19 Charlie is in its fourth week of five of Airman Leadership School. ALS attendance is a mandatory step in becoming an Air Force non-commissioned officer. More than 300 Airmen complete the course at Eglin each year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Air Force

Uniform inspections and stricter shaving rules coming in renewed Air Force focus on ‘standards’

By Matt White

Updated on Jun 20, 2024

Rescued civilian sailors were airlifted by helicopter to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group on June 15.
Navy

Navy rescues merchant crew in the Red Sea, bombs Houthi sites as attacks continue

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 16, 2024

gt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Michael R. Weimer salutes at the unveiled and renamed Sgt. Stout vehicle, previously the M-SHORAD. (photo by Christopher Kaufmann/U.S. Army)
Army

Army renames air defense system after Medal of Honor recipient

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 16, 2024

Cmdr. David Ruhlig (center) assuming command of Coast Guard Station New York in July 2021. (photo by Daniel Henry/U.S. Coast Guard)
Coast Guard

Coast Guard fires commander of its biggest station

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 15, 2024