Military Branches (Page 7)

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

Marine recruit picked up by police at San Diego airport after fleeing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California.

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Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

National Guard cybersecurity election 2024

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Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity

Updated on Nov 5, 2024

Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley died of injuries sustained during the Gaza pier mission in May 2024.

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Soldier dies of injuries sustained in Gaza pier mission Soldier dies of injuries sustained in Gaza pier mission

Posted on Nov 5, 2024

Twenty sets of family members from the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing deployed together earlier this year, which included parents, siblings, spouses, cousins, uncles and nephews.

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20 sets of military family members serving in the National Guard deploy to Japan 20 sets of military family members serving in the National Guard deploy to Japan

Posted on Nov 5, 2024

National Guard soldiers stand outside the Washington state capitol.

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Washington state activates National Guard ahead of the presidential election Washington state activates National Guard ahead of the presidential election

Posted on Nov 3, 2024

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Native American soldier gets OK to wear long hair, feather to honor heritage Native American soldier gets OK to wear long hair, feather to honor heritage

Posted on Nov 2, 2024

Close up of a patch on a Navy uniform. The patch shows the Tusken Raiders from Star Wars in crosshairs, with the caption "Houthi Hunting Club 2023-2024."

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Navy pilot spotted with patch depicting Houthis as ‘Star Wars’ sand people Navy pilot spotted with patch depicting Houthis as ‘Star Wars’ sand people

Posted on Nov 2, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cadets carry a log uphill during sea trials at the Academy, New London, Conn., Aug 17, 2024. Sea Trials is a set of daylong exercises that challenges swabs physically and mentally, while also marking the conclusion of the summer training program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)

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Cultural norms at Coast Guard Academy led to abuse of cadets, federal filings allege Cultural norms at Coast Guard Academy led to abuse of cadets, federal filings allege

Posted on Nov 1, 2024

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Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject

Posted on Oct 31, 2024

Army developing robotics technician field for special operations

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The Army is planning for a new robotics technician MOS The Army is planning for a new robotics technician MOS

Posted on Oct 31, 2024

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Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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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Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

JUNEAU, Alaska (May 4, 2024) - Commander, Navy Region Northwest Rear Adm. Mark Sucato (seated front right) joins Alaskan Natives on the One People Canoe Society's traditional tribal canoe paddle and welcoming ceremony to kick off the annual Juneau Maritime Festival. Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and Navy Band Northwest are taking part in a scheduled port visit to the capital city of Alaska. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gretchen Albrecht)

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The Navy destroyed an Alaskan village in 1882. It just apologized. The Navy destroyed an Alaskan village in 1882. It just apologized.

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

Screenshot of the video game Command, showing a two-dimensional grid off of the Korean Peninsula and a ship on the western side of it.

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The Air Force is letting troops play this wargame on its secure networks The Air Force is letting troops play this wargame on its secure networks

Posted on Oct 27, 2024

Two men in dress uniform, both standing in front of American flags.

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Coast Guard temporarily relieves CO, senior enlisted leader for San Diego sector Coast Guard temporarily relieves CO, senior enlisted leader for San Diego sector

Posted on Oct 26, 2024

A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering a pregnant, 19-year-old soldier on an American Army base in Germany more than two decades ago, officials said.

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Ex-soldier sentenced to 30 years for cold case murder of fellow soldier Ex-soldier sentenced to 30 years for cold case murder of fellow soldier

Posted on Oct 25, 2024

Navy SEAL candidates train at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) in June 2023.

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Navy SEAL training is safer after a trainee’s death, but Hell Week sleep rules remain unclear Navy SEAL training is safer after a trainee’s death, but Hell Week sleep rules remain unclear

Updated on Oct 25, 2024

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Army arrests ‘person of interest’ in homicide case of soldier found dead at Ft Leonard Wood Army arrests ‘person of interest’ in homicide case of soldier found dead at Ft Leonard Wood

Updated on Oct 24, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Enrique Dominguez III, an instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, directs the new Marines of DI school class 1-25 into a squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 3, 2024. DI school develops leadership, command presence, instructional ability, physical fitness, and professional knowledge in officers and noncommissioned officers to prepare them for the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesse K. Carter-Powell)

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JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 24, 2024

Army investigators have a person of interest in the homicide case of a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri who was found dead earlier this week, officials said Thursday.

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Army investigates death of missing Fort Leonard Wood soldier as a homicide Army investigates death of missing Fort Leonard Wood soldier as a homicide

Posted on Oct 23, 2024

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Air Force families at RAF Mildenhall forced to move due to condemned homes Air Force families at RAF Mildenhall forced to move due to condemned homes

Posted on Oct 23, 2024

Military Police members with 89th Military Police, Fort Hood, Texas, receive a convoy brief June 4, 2018. They were assisting 504th Military Intelligence Brigade to complete a mission during a field training exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Melissa N. Lessard)

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Soldier charged with string of rapes and attempted murders at Fort Cavazos Soldier charged with string of rapes and attempted murders at Fort Cavazos

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Man buys 11-foot submarine model used in 'The Hunt For Red October' 1990 spy thriller.

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‘The Hunt For Red October’ ends in Wyoming as fan lands the giant sub used in the movie ‘The Hunt For Red October’ ends in Wyoming as fan lands the giant sub used in the movie

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer announced a new mountaineering badge during the AUSA 2024 annual meeting and exposition.

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The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’ The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, left, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, right.

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Naval aviators killed in Mount Rainier crash flew dozens of combat missions over Red Sea Naval aviators killed in Mount Rainier crash flew dozens of combat missions over Red Sea

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

A F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., sits on an alert mission during EXERCISE BAMBOO EAGLE 24-1 Feb. 1, 2024, at March Air Reserve Base, California. Bamboo Eagle is an exercise designed to provide an expeditionary air base environment where allied forces focused on Agile Combat Employment command and control, Air Superiority, and Joint War at Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kekoa Santiago)

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How a parked F-16 suffered $30 million in damage How a parked F-16 suffered $30 million in damage

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

190401-N-HC646-0062 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 1, 2019) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 takes off during a Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) at an outlying landing field attached to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. FCLP is a required flight training exercise that simulates conditions encountered during carrier landing operations while on deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Cuenca/Released)

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Growler crew dead at crash site, Navy says Growler crew dead at crash site, Navy says

Posted on Oct 20, 2024

Two Naval officers in full dress uniform with white hats, in a composite image, each sitting in front of the American flag.

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Navy relieves commanding, executive officers of Naval Repair Station Japan Navy relieves commanding, executive officers of Naval Repair Station Japan

Posted on Oct 20, 2024

A US Army landing craft loaded with vehicles and artillery components floats in the waters off of Fort Story.

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The Army’s watercraft fleet is slipping in readiness even as the need for it grows The Army’s watercraft fleet is slipping in readiness even as the need for it grows

Posted on Oct 19, 2024

Sgt.1st Class Scott White, a special forces senior communication sergeant with A Co., 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group,checks the line one more time before Staff Sgt. Mark Stottlemyre, a special forces medical sergeant, rappels down the side of the cliff face. White and Stottlemyre were performing as part of a search and rescue team in a casualty evacuation situation requiring a high angle rescue June 19, 2013 during the Operation Evergreen Ember training exercise.

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Crew still missing as Special Forces and search teams reach Navy Growler crash site Crew still missing as Special Forces and search teams reach Navy Growler crash site

Updated on Oct 19, 2024

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Army PT uniform isn’t going away, but more options coming, service says Army PT uniform isn’t going away, but more options coming, service says

Updated on Oct 18, 2024

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Army revamps basic training to simulate battlefield stalked by drone swarms Army revamps basic training to simulate battlefield stalked by drone swarms

Posted on Oct 17, 2024

A US. Air Force B-2 Spirt assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard in the sky over northwest Missouri on August 29, 2018. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

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B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

Posted on Oct 17, 2024

220309-N-DU622-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 9), An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

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Growler crew still missing as Navy searchers locate crash site near Mount Rainier Growler crew still missing as Navy searchers locate crash site near Mount Rainier

Updated on Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Army air defenders assigned to 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Delta Battery pose on a 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command Patriot launching station Aug. 15 in Poland with the outgoing commander Capt. Robert Knabel. Alongside our allies and partners, 10th AAMDC systems demonstrate the readiness, capacity and resolve to deter and, if necessary, defeat aggression. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Smith)

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Army more than doubled soldiers re-assigned to its ‘most deployed formation’ Army more than doubled soldiers re-assigned to its ‘most deployed formation’

Posted on Oct 16, 2024

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Army announces ‘Master Combat Badge’ to combine CIB and EIB for infantry soldiers Army announces ‘Master Combat Badge’ to combine CIB and EIB for infantry soldiers

Posted on Oct 15, 2024

New Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 82nd Airborne Division conduct physical training (PT) with the Brigade command team and Holistic Health and Fitness team on Fort Liberty, NC, September 19, 2024. Following PT, Paratroopers attended the welcome brief, where they were introduced to the CAB's history, staff, and resources for Paratroopers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Vincent Levelev)

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The Army is redesigning its PT uniform: ‘If we’re going to be fit, then we’re also going to look good’ The Army is redesigning its PT uniform: ‘If we’re going to be fit, then we’re also going to look good’

Posted on Oct 15, 2024

An AH-64E Apache Guardian and UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter conduct a multi-ship capabilities demonstration at Fort Rucker, Alabama, October 27, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard)

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With new bullets, the Army wants to turn Apaches and Bradleys into drone killers With new bullets, the Army wants to turn Apaches and Bradleys into drone killers

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct cold load training on UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters as part of exercise Saber Junction 24 in Hohenfels, Germany, Aug. 29, 2024. Saber Junction 24 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at Hohenfels training area. 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 Sgt. Joskanny J. Lua)

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The Army is giving all soldiers a $240 special pay while deployed The Army is giving all soldiers a $240 special pay while deployed

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

Soldiers stand in formation during the 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 194th Armored Brigade, Basic Combat Training Graduation Ceremony on the Inouye Parade Field at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Ga., June 19, 2019. The parade field, which was built in 2009, is sprinkled with soil from the battlegrounds of Yorktown, Va., Antietam at Sharpsburg, Md., Soissons and Normandy, France, Corregidor Island, Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Now, every infantryman who graduates from Fort Benning, Ga., receives the honor of walking across the hallowed ground that heroes before them fought on during every major American conflict. Educators from Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee attended the ceremony during the U.S. Army, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion Education Tour at the Maneuver Center of Excellence in Fort Benning, Ga., from June 19 to June 21, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Adam Garlington, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion)

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Army ups recruiting goal to 61,000 soldiers in 2025, an 11% jump Army ups recruiting goal to 61,000 soldiers in 2025, an 11% jump

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

Four people in skydiving gear, wearing Americna flag-patterned helmets, walk towards a plane to skydive.

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Army soldiers, veterans, help Team USA win gold at World Skydiving Championships Army soldiers, veterans, help Team USA win gold at World Skydiving Championships

Posted on Oct 12, 2024

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Army cav scout sentenced to 14 years for plot to help ISIS ambush troops Army cav scout sentenced to 14 years for plot to help ISIS ambush troops

Posted on Oct 12, 2024

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New York Guard helicopter crashed in Texas after ‘unanticipated’ spin, review board finds New York Guard helicopter crashed in Texas after ‘unanticipated’ spin, review board finds

Posted on Oct 11, 2024

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Investigation into SEALs’ deaths underscores dangers of ship-boarding missions Investigation into SEALs’ deaths underscores dangers of ship-boarding missions

Posted on Oct 11, 2024

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Inspired by son, father reenlists in Navy 20 years later Inspired by son, father reenlists in Navy 20 years later

Posted on Oct 10, 2024

Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Soldier Sgt. 1st Class Thomas A. Foster, HIARNG drug testing coordinator, demonstrates how to properly place a seal on a testing bottle during a Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Certification Training course, Pearl City, Hawaii, November 14-15, 2022. As a certified UPL they are expected to be the Commander’s subject matter expert on all areas of the Army Substance Abuse Program, to conduct urinalysis collections and assist the Commander in the administration of Unit drug testing. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mariah-Alexsandra K. Manandic-Kapu)

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Army says to avoid poppy seeds and targets delta-8 in substance abuse regs Army says to avoid poppy seeds and targets delta-8 in substance abuse regs

Posted on Oct 10, 2024

Temporary living quarters were established in the fitness center at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2024, to accommodate members of the 823rd RED HORSE. Deployed from Hurlburt Field, Florida, these Airmen are supporting recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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How Moody Air Force Base rode out a direct hurricane hit How Moody Air Force Base rode out a direct hurricane hit

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

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3 Air National Guardsmen awarded Purple Hearts for Tower 22 attack in Jordan 3 Air National Guardsmen awarded Purple Hearts for Tower 22 attack in Jordan

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

Soldiers from A Co., 53rd BEB, clear streets of debris from Hurricane Helene in St. Pete Beach to prepare for Hurricane Milton, Oct. 8, 2024. The Florida National Guard clears debris and prepares critical infrastructure ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Brandon Miles)

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Thousands more National Guard troops activated ahead of ‘destructive and life-threatening’ Hurricane Milton Thousands more National Guard troops activated ahead of ‘destructive and life-threatening’ Hurricane Milton

Posted on Oct 9, 2024

North Carolina National Guard helicopter

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National Guard investigates Black Hawk filmed flying low over hurricane relief site National Guard investigates Black Hawk filmed flying low over hurricane relief site

Posted on Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Army paratroopers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, “Arctic Angels,” descend over Malemute Drop Zone after jumping from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules during joint airborne operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2023. Marine Corps aviators from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153 out of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and Army paratroopers conducted the joint airborne sustainment training to ensure mission readiness in an arctic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Raina Dale)

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11th Airborne soldier injured during parachute jump in Hawaii 11th Airborne soldier injured during parachute jump in Hawaii

Posted on Oct 8, 2024

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Military bases in Florida prepare for Category-5 Hurricane Milton Military bases in Florida prepare for Category-5 Hurricane Milton

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Tommy Vu lies on the ground at the bottom of burpee, chin on the ground, showing exhaustion and sweating.

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National Guard major sets burpee world record National Guard major sets burpee world record

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

Soldiers walk along a damaged road, inspecting the barrier. The ground is marked to track their progress.

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82nd, 101st Airborne send troops to help in Helene recovery efforts 82nd, 101st Airborne send troops to help in Helene recovery efforts

Posted on Oct 6, 2024

A KC-135 Stratotanker lands on a runway on a large field at MacDill Air Force Base, a city skyline behind it.

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MacDill Air Force Base orders partial evacuation ahead of Milton storm MacDill Air Force Base orders partial evacuation ahead of Milton storm

Posted on Oct 6, 2024

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The Navy’s latest recruiting tool? A Reddit scavenger hunt The Navy’s latest recruiting tool? A Reddit scavenger hunt

Posted on Oct 5, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Cpl. Eddie Vincek, a WWII veteran and Battle of Iwo Jima survivor, poses for a group photo with Marines from Training Company , Marine Corps Security Forces Regiment during his 100th birthday celebration at the Ruritan Club, Chesapeake, Va., Sept. 29, 2024. Vincek served with ‘A’ Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima which was one of the last and most violent struggles of the WWII campaign in the Pacific. During the celebration, Vincek was joined by close family and friends and honored with a challenge coin and plaque. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Catherine S. Verenzuela Mariano)

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100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday 100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, prepares to take her fini-flight at Scott Air Force Base, IL, Sept. 24, 2024. The fini flight is a long-standing Air Force tradition, marking a pilot's departure from a unit or the final time they fly an aircraft while in that role. (DOD photo by Iain Page)

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U.S. military’s longest-serving woman 4-star general retires from Air Force U.S. military’s longest-serving woman 4-star general retires from Air Force

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, smiles for a photo in the cockpit of a KC-46A Pegasus May 28, 2024, over the midwestern United States. Capt. Brakefield experienced a reunion at 25,000 feet when she refueled her brother's U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler during an aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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Brother and sister meet in the sky during refueling mission Brother and sister meet in the sky during refueling mission

Posted on Oct 4, 2024

Members of the Texas A&M Task Force 1 Search and Rescue Team work alongside Soldiers from the HHC 1-111th AVN GSAV (General Support Aviation) to conduct search and rescue operations after Hurricane Helene, Sept. 27, 2024. The Florida Army National Guard works closely with our civilian partner agencies and actively monitors all potential areas of impact. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Valeria M. Pete, 107th MPAD, FLARNG)

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In wake of Helene, National Guard soldiers who lost their homes still reporting for duty In wake of Helene, National Guard soldiers who lost their homes still reporting for duty

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

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Navy plans better fitting, more functional uniforms for women sailors Navy plans better fitting, more functional uniforms for women sailors

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

Soldiers from the 3-265th Air Defense Artillery clear road debris in Cedar Key while assisting law enforcement at a checkpoint as part of their route clearing patrol, Sept. 27, 2024. Response to Hurricane Helene is a massive team effort, and FLARNG fully mobilizes all available forces. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Brandon Miles, 107th MPAD, FLARNG)

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Here’s how the U.S. military is responding to Hurricane Helene Here’s how the U.S. military is responding to Hurricane Helene