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Posted on Apr 17, 2025

{filenamebase) WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus speaks at a ceremony recognizing Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dakota Meyer in an induction ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon. Sgt. Meyer received this award for his brave actions in Afghanistan on Sept. 8, 2010 when he left his safe post and coming under enemy fire continuously ove the courese of six hours to recover the fallen and provide aid to wounded Afghan and U.S. service members. Sgt. Meyer saved 13 U.S. Marines and Soldiers and 23 Afghans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

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Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Reserve Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer reenlists in Marine Reserve

Posted on Apr 17, 2025

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Air Force pilots get a new way to pee at 30,000 feet Air Force pilots get a new way to pee at 30,000 feet

Updated on Apr 17, 2025

Command Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green was fired Monday as the top enlisted leader of Air Force Special Operations Command for a 'loss of confidence.'

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Top enlisted leader of Air Force Special Operations Command fired amid investigation Top enlisted leader of Air Force Special Operations Command fired amid investigation

Posted on Apr 15, 2025

Rich McCormick, now a Republican member of Congress from Georgia, appeared in the “Chess” Marine recruiting ad from the 1990s.

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The Marine in one of the most famous recruiting commercials is now in Congress The Marine in one of the most famous recruiting commercials is now in Congress

Posted on Apr 14, 2025

Army

The Russians captured a US Bradley, and now they really want their own The Russians captured a US Bradley, and now they really want their own

Posted on Apr 14, 2025

Two men in combat gear, each holding rifles, hug each other as the cross a finish line.

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75th Ranger Regiment wins 2025 Best Ranger Competition 75th Ranger Regiment wins 2025 Best Ranger Competition

Posted on Apr 14, 2025

A sailor in a mustache stands with several mustaches

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Navy submariner honored with highest non-combat award for saving people from a burning building Navy submariner honored with highest non-combat award for saving people from a burning building

Posted on Apr 13, 2025

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Navy fires commanding officer, command master chief of expeditionary security squadron Navy fires commanding officer, command master chief of expeditionary security squadron

Posted on Apr 11, 2025

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Gen. Caine told wingman on 9/11: ‘Don’t shoot anybody. I’ll make the decision.’ Gen. Caine told wingman on 9/11: ‘Don’t shoot anybody. I’ll make the decision.’

Posted on Apr 11, 2025

PITUFFIK, GREENLAND - MARCH 28: US Vice President JD Vance (2nd-R) and second lady Usha Vance (2nd-L) tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base on March 28, 2025 in Pituffik, Greenland. The visit is viewed by Copenhagen and Nuuk as a provocation amid President Donald Trump's bid to annex the strategically-placed, resource-rich Danish territory. (Photo by Jim Watson - Pool/Getty Images)

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Space Force commander fired in Greenland for email critical of JD Vance Space Force commander fired in Greenland for email critical of JD Vance

Posted on Apr 11, 2025

U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, jump from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, departed from Aviano Air Base in Italy, over the Krivolak Drop zone, Negotino Military Training Area, North Macedonia, May 8, 2024, as a part the Swift Response 24. Swift Response 24 is a dynamic U.S. Army Europe & Africa led exercise focused on Allied airborne forces’ ability to quickly and effectively respond to crises as an interoperable, multi-national team. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

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Leg day: Army cuts down on number of paid parachutists Leg day: Army cuts down on number of paid parachutists

Posted on Apr 10, 2025

220630-N-VQ947-1073 SAN DIEGO (June 30, 2022) — Electronics Technician 3rd Class Matthew Crothers, from Jacksonville, Florida, removes rust from a bullkhead aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27), June 30, 2022. Expeditionary Strike Group Three captured preservation imagery as part of an ongoing initiative led by Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs to highlight shipboard preservation conducted by Sailors on the waterfront. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Devin Kates)

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Navy secretary says Trump told him to ‘fix the damn rust’ on warships Navy secretary says Trump told him to ‘fix the damn rust’ on warships

Posted on Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th MEU, scan for simulated threats from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) with a NightFighter S portable counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system, a MODI II system, and an FIM-92 Stinger during a counter-unmanned aircraft system drill in the Pacific Ocean July 20, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amelia Kang)

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Marine Corps to field new counter-drone systems to deploying units Marine Corps to field new counter-drone systems to deploying units

Posted on Apr 8, 2025

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Navy admiral fired from position as senior NATO planner Navy admiral fired from position as senior NATO planner

Posted on Apr 7, 2025

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The Marine Corps has settled the debate over the size of a rifle squad The Marine Corps has settled the debate over the size of a rifle squad

Posted on Apr 7, 2025

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The Navy’s experiment with hands in pockets is under review, top admiral says The Navy’s experiment with hands in pockets is under review, top admiral says

Posted on Apr 7, 2025

Sailors stand on top of a submarine as it sits in port.

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Navy commissions its newest submarine, the USS Iowa Navy commissions its newest submarine, the USS Iowa

Posted on Apr 6, 2025

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Marine Corps stands up ‘attack drone team’ to take lessons from Ukraine and teach them to grunts Marine Corps stands up ‘attack drone team’ to take lessons from Ukraine and teach them to grunts

Posted on Apr 4, 2025

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Navy fires commander of Colorado-based Information Operations Command Navy fires commander of Colorado-based Information Operations Command

Posted on Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Air Force Maj. Douglas Cole, 510th Fighter Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, out of Luke Air Force Base for the final time, March 4, 2025, over Luke AFB, Arizona. The phased retirement of F-16s aligns with broader Air Force efforts to prioritize advanced airpower capabilities. Luke AFB’s full shift to the F-35A Lightning II ensures its role as the primary training hub for fifth-generation fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Pregnant pilots and aircrew grounded for first trimester under new Air Force flying rules Pregnant pilots and aircrew grounded for first trimester under new Air Force flying rules

Posted on Apr 2, 2025

Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan, was one of four soldiers killed when an M88A2 sank in a Lithuanian swamp, the Army confirmed Tuesday.

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Fourth and final soldier identified from armored vehicle that sank in Lithuania swamp Fourth and final soldier identified from armored vehicle that sank in Lithuania swamp

Posted on Apr 2, 2025

A ladder truck from the Edinburgh, IN fire department reaches a paratrooper in a tree on Camp Atterbury.

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Firefighters help paratrooper finish jump after missing the ground Firefighters help paratrooper finish jump after missing the ground

Posted on Apr 2, 2025

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A soldier desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Thousands volunteered as donors. A soldier desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Thousands volunteered as donors.

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

Three soldiers who died in a training accident in Lithuania last week were identified Tuesday. Left to right: Sgt. Edvin Franco; Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr.; Pfc. Dante Taitano.

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Army identifies three of four soldiers killed in Lithuania training accident Army identifies three of four soldiers killed in Lithuania training accident

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

The Army is removing resiliency training and leaving courses on occupational safety, law of war, combat lifesaving, and more up to commanders.

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Here is the training that the Army says is no longer mandatory Here is the training that the Army says is no longer mandatory

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

Members of Commader, Task Force (CTF) 68 U.S. Navy dive team arrive on site to assess diving operations to recover four U.S. soldiers in a submerged M88 Hercules on a training site near Pabadre, Lithuania on March 29, 2025.

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All four missing US soldiers confirmed dead after massive recovery effort in Lithuanian bog All four missing US soldiers confirmed dead after massive recovery effort in Lithuanian bog

Updated on Apr 1, 2025

The Talarico family has joined a lawsuit against private military housing contractor Balfour Beatty over moldy and neglected housing at Key West Naval Air Station, Florida.

Military Life

Mold in privatized housing cost this Navy family their health and reenlistment bonus Mold in privatized housing cost this Navy family their health and reenlistment bonus

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

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Navy destroyer helps apprehend 13 people for border security mission Navy destroyer helps apprehend 13 people for border security mission

Posted on Mar 31, 2025

A soldier in full dress uniform stands in front of the american flag

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Green Beret killed in Niger awarded Silver Star after new footage emerges Green Beret killed in Niger awarded Silver Star after new footage emerges

Posted on Mar 29, 2025

Members of the Air Force's NAOC Security Forces flank Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as he boards the E-4B 'Doomsday plane.'

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Those ‘Hegseth bodyguards’ are actually there for the Air Force’s ‘Doomsday’ plane Those ‘Hegseth bodyguards’ are actually there for the Air Force’s ‘Doomsday’ plane

Posted on Mar 27, 2025

A U.S. Army Soldier reaches out to tap the Ranger Tab above Victory Pond before falling in the water during the Best Ranger Competition at Fort Moore, Ga., April 14, 2024. The David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition is a two-man team competition where competitors push themselves mentally and physically over three days and two nights to earn the title of “Best Ranger”. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Eric Kestner)

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Ranger School’s new fitness test is tougher than ever, but nixes sit-ups Ranger School’s new fitness test is tougher than ever, but nixes sit-ups

Posted on Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew E. Delamater, from Portland, Tennessee with India Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division based out of Fort Riley, Kansas conducts familiarization training on an M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System with Soldiers of 1-16th Infantry Regiment at Mihail Koglaniceanu Air Base, Romania, March 16, 2019. The Soldiers are conducting the training in preparation for their upcoming missions with allied and partner nations as part of Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. True Thao)

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Army locates Hercules vehicle that missing 3rd Infantry Division soldiers were in Army locates Hercules vehicle that missing 3rd Infantry Division soldiers were in

Posted on Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer candidates perform an underwater exercise during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 5, 2025. STO selection is an arduous mental and physical process that screens candidates to become Air Force Special Tactics leaders, overseeing 14-member Special Tactics teams across the Air Force Special Operations Command enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raul Mercado)

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This photo of Air Force special ops pool training is chaos. There’s a reason for that. This photo of Air Force special ops pool training is chaos. There’s a reason for that.

Posted on Mar 26, 2025

2nd Lt. Leif Whalen, an engineer officer, fireman carry’s Sgt. 1st Class Lucas Bradfield, a platoon sergeant assigned to 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during the most lethal teams competition, June 17, 2024, at Fort Carson, Colorado. Whalen and Bradfield conducted the stress fire, with the fireman's carry as the final event. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jonathan Reyes)

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Army wants junior officers to fix quality-of-life issues that drive soldiers out Army wants junior officers to fix quality-of-life issues that drive soldiers out

Posted on Mar 25, 2025

Three versions of the Mariner Badge will be awarded to soldiers trained for watercraft operations.

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Here’s the origin of the Army’s ‘Red Wing’ design on the Mariner Badges Here’s the origin of the Army’s ‘Red Wing’ design on the Mariner Badges

Posted on Mar 24, 2025

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The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base The Army wants to make it easier to call Lyft and Uber on base

Posted on Mar 24, 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

Screenshot from the Army National Guard commercial "Uncommon is Calling."

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National Guard appeals to anti-corporate Gen Z in new commercial National Guard appeals to anti-corporate Gen Z in new commercial

Posted on Mar 21, 2025

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Air Force kicks off exercise named [checks notes] ‘Turbo Weasel’ Air Force kicks off exercise named [checks notes] ‘Turbo Weasel’

Posted on Mar 21, 2025

Culture

‘Saving Private Ryan’ didn’t make the Army’s list of most accurate movie portrayals ‘Saving Private Ryan’ didn’t make the Army’s list of most accurate movie portrayals

Updated on Mar 20, 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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Army reveals designs for Mountaineering and Mariner Badges Army reveals designs for Mountaineering and Mariner Badges

Posted on Mar 19, 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

Sgt. Adam Manibusan an infantryman assigned to 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division completes a 12-mile ruck march before testing on the final lane for the Expert Infantryman Badge at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii on April 30, 2021. After completing these events Manibusan was awarded the EIB. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Brutus)

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The Army’s Master Combat Badges will be coming to soldiers this month The Army’s Master Combat Badges will be coming to soldiers this month

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

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Marine commanding officers have final say on medical shaving exemptions Marine commanding officers have final say on medical shaving exemptions

Posted on Mar 17, 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 painting showing a space plane, cargo bay open, flying to capture a satellite.

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It’s official: Space Force wants laser weapons. It’s official: Space Force wants laser weapons.

Posted on Mar 16, 2025

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‘The air was on fire’ — Army captain recalls 2012 battle in Afghanistan ‘The air was on fire’ — Army captain recalls 2012 battle in Afghanistan

Posted on Mar 14, 2025

A new pilot program offers Marine Corps and navy moms on active duty or spouses access to registered nurses for help with unique physical and mental health conditions that moms face throughout pregnancy and after giving birth.

Military Life

New program helps Navy, Marine Corps moms with pregnancy and infant care New program helps Navy, Marine Corps moms with pregnancy and infant care

Posted on Mar 13, 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

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Here are the latest military units deploying to the U.S.-Mexico border Here are the latest military units deploying to the U.S.-Mexico border

Posted on Mar 12, 2025

Students in the academic track of the U.S. Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course work on improving their math skills during a class at Fort Moore, Georgia. The academic track focuses on improving word knowledge, reading comprehension, arithmetic reasoning, and test-taking skills to help students improve their Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) scores and meet the Army’s enlistment standards. (U.S. Army photo by Toygar Ayla)

Military Life

Budget cuts force military recruit testing stations to close, reduce hours Budget cuts force military recruit testing stations to close, reduce hours

Posted on Mar 11, 2025

Culture

The coolest part of this B-52 mission is its name: VIKING NEBULA The coolest part of this B-52 mission is its name: VIKING NEBULA

Posted on Mar 11, 2025

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More than 100 soldiers and families lost their belongings in fire near Fort Cavazos More than 100 soldiers and families lost their belongings in fire near Fort Cavazos

Posted on Mar 11, 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

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Historic ‘China Marines’ battalion converts into latest Littoral Combat Team Historic ‘China Marines’ battalion converts into latest Littoral Combat Team

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

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Space Force’s secretive space plane lands after 434 days in orbit Space Force’s secretive space plane lands after 434 days in orbit

Posted on Mar 8, 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

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The Air Force is adding 21 more hours to its final field event at boot camp The Air Force is adding 21 more hours to its final field event at boot camp

Posted on Mar 7, 2025

Dana Klabenes, City Clerk & Treasurer of Neligh, Nebraska, points to Fred Benning, who served as the town's mayor from 1948 to 1952 and who will now be namesake for one of the Army's largest most storied bases, Fort Benning, Georgia.

History

The Army didn’t have a photo of the ‘new’ Benning, so we found this one The Army didn’t have a photo of the ‘new’ Benning, so we found this one

Posted on Mar 6, 2025

An Alaska Army National Guard HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Golf Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, lands on an Alaska Railroad train car while supporting Special Operations Forces Arctic Medic 2025 (SOFAM 25) near Fairbanks, Alaska, Feb. 20, 2025. SOFAM 2025 is a Special Operations Command North training and validation event for unit medics that regularly conduct exercises and operations in the North American Arctic. Approximately 100 participants from SOF and Allied and Interagency partners trained to improve tactical and prolonged combat casualty care in austere conditions. SOFAM 2025 prepared medics to operate in cold to extreme cold weather and to provide safe medical care in austere conditions. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

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Soldiers in Alaska landed their Black Hawk on a train in a special ops exercise Soldiers in Alaska landed their Black Hawk on a train in a special ops exercise