News(Page 14)

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A soldier jumps out of a Humvee in a desert location.
Army

Three Humvees stolen at Army Reserve Center in Tustin

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 11, 2025

Air Force uniform inspections
Air Force

Air Force ‘standards update’ includes more inspections and review of ‘waivers and exceptions’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2025

Marine UH-1Y Venom
The Pentagon Rundown

Operation Greenland, Hegseth’s looming confirmation hearing and other military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2025

Nicotine Pouches Study
Army

Soldiers use nicotine pouches close to 10 times more than civilians, study finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2025

The noncommissioned officer commanding the formation salutes the 603rd Aviation Support Battalion command sergeant major during the battalion’s drill and ceremony competition during Marne First Friday at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, June 4. Marne First Friday allows units to conduct training and events that help build team work and esprit de corps across the formation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Andrew McNeil/ 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division)
Army

Soldiers are turning to social media when the chain of command falls short. The Army sees it as a nuisance.

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 9, 2025

The Army wants to model its next generation of chow halls on college campus cafeterias. They may even have delivery services.
Army

The Army wants to overhaul its dining halls with ‘campus’-style food and maybe even delivery service

By Joshua Skovlund, Matt White

Posted on Jan 8, 2025

1st Battalion, 4th Marines
Marine Corps

Storied Marine infantry battalion to be transformed into Littoral Combat Team

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 8, 2025

Air Force F016
Air Force

Air Force F-16 drops external fuel tank over Florida city

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 8, 2025

The front gate sign for Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 7, 2025

The Navy will name a guided-missile destroyer for Senator Robert Kerrey, the first Navy SEAL awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam.
Navy

Navy names new destroyer for Senator who was first SEAL awarded Medal of Honor

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 7, 2025

A-10s
Air Force

A-10s still flying in Iraq and Syria even as ‘Warthog’ units get put out to pasture

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2025

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 6, 2025

Marine boot camp photos
Marine Corps

Marine recruit uniforms were photoshopped on at boot camp

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 6, 2025

An Army CID rewards flyer with pictures of Humvee doors and big text reading $10,000 reward.
Army

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

By Joshua Skovlund, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 4, 2025

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alec Blackmon with the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stands outside a gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)
News

Security tightened at military bases following New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 4, 2025

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

A company marches across regiment on a cool and foggy evening at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ, Dec. 10, 2024. As they approach graduation, senior companies may be given occasional opportunities to march in formation without the guidance of a company commander. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer Third Class Christopher Biggs)
The Pentagon Rundown

Conspiracy theories about suspects’ military service run rampant after New Year’s Day violence

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

A composite of two men in military uniform. Both are wearing hats.
Army

These 2 soldiers will receive the Medal of Honor for their heroism in Vietnam

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

A composite of five men in military uniform. One is in color the rest are black and white photographs.
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

vegas cybertruck special forces
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Updated on Jan 2, 2025

New Orleans attack
Army

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 1, 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)
Marine Corps

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.
Navy

US Navy carries out strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 31, 2024

US Troops Deployed To Iraq
National Guard

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 30, 2024

President Jimmy Carter, in a dark suit, with an American flag behind him
News

President Jimmy Carter, Navy veteran and humanitarian, dies at 100

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 29, 2024

Members of the 8th Maintenance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea work on an F-16 during an exercise in 2013. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Air Force

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 28, 2024

Rear Admiral. Joseph Buzzella (right) pins the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal on Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad during an award ceremony at Air Station San Francisco on Dec. 12, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Cmdr. Jacob Conrad was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal for his actions during a search and rescue case on Dec. 30, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Hunter Schnabel)
Coast Guard

Coast Guard pilot receives top flying honor for helicopter rescue

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 27, 2024

Headshot of a man, smiling, wearing a bowite
Army

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 26, 2024

A red coast guard icebreaker sails through water.
Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is building up its Arctic fleet

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 26, 2024

US Troops Deployed To Iraq
News

More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 23, 2024

marines 100 years ago
News

A Marine’s disciplinary record from 100 years ago reveals rank-and-file life as much the same

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 23, 2024

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

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 22, 2024

A satellite jammer sits atop a shipping container.
Space Force

Space Force to deploy new jammers to yell at enemy satellites

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 21, 2024

An MV-22 Osprey prepares for takeoff during integration training between Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 4 and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard the USS Iwo Jima on Oct. 28, 2020. PHIBRON-MEU Integration Exercise (PMINT) provides opportunities for Sailors and Marines to synchronize capabilities as a Navy-Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah Campbell)
Navy

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike to their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to certify 2nd Bn., 1st Marines as the ground combat element for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)
The Pentagon Rundown

Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

Soldiers of the Georgia Army National Guard complete a sunrise run during annual training at Fort Stewart. The Guardsmen are assigned to the 78th Troop Command's 110th Combat Services Support Battalion.
News

Troops are skipping mental health treatment over privacy fears, report finds

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

Mortars
News

A government shutdown would mean pay delays for troops, including those in combat zones

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 19, 2024

Jasmin Moghbeli
Marine Corps

Marine astronaut says the space station is ‘luxurious’ compared to how Marines usually live

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 19, 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)
Army

Congress demands answers on low testosterone issues among special operators

By Patty Nieberg

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)
Afghanistan

This pilot dropped every bomb on two different F-16s in one mission

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 18, 2024

Tom Cruise wearing his iconic Ray-Ban 3025 aviator sunglasses in 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Navy

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 17, 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)
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

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)
Air Force

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

A U.S. Air Force F-16C displays the new “Jersey Jerk” in honor of retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Donald Strait. U.S.
Air Force

New Jersey Air Guard names an F-16 “Jersey Jerk” to honor World War II ace

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Airmen assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron train with A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, assigned to the 190th Fighter Squadron, during a night close air support training mission at the Saylor Creek Range near Bruneau, Idaho on Sept. 25, 2018. The training started right before sunset and went well into the night, providing essential training to both the pilots and ASOS tactical air control party Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Joshua C. Allmaras)
News

Veterans benefits are a cost of war that America is honor-bound to pay, a top veterans group says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

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

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

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

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 15, 2024

The gate sign for Fort Liberty, home to the Army's airborne.
Army

82nd Airborne soldier who deserted for 16 years pleads guilty

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 14, 2024

A West Point cadet marches in formation on the field of Northwest Stadium as part of the pre-game ceremonies for the 125th Army Navy football game in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024 (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Daniel Hernandez)
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 14, 2024

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 14, 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)
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

Daniel Penny
News

Vance’s guest at Army-Navy game will be Marine vet acquitted in subway choking

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to 11th Airborne Division jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 153, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during a deployment for training (DFT) at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 6, 2024. The DFT provided VMGR-153 pilots and aircrew with unit level training that enhanced squadron combat readiness while supporting community relations in remote Alaskan regions during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)
The Pentagon Rundown

US combat experience in a fight with China, shake up at the 4-star level and more news

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Zaloudek, Deputy SERE Career Field Program Manager, poses on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, on Oct. 5, 2024. Zaloudek is the first female SERE Specialist to earn the rank of Chief Master Sgt. and has spent her career proving that women can be both strong and feminine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)
Air Force

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 12, 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)
Air Force

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 12, 2024

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 12, 2024

Space Force Boot Camp
Space Force

Space Force wants its own boot camp

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Gen. Eric Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps,
Marine Corps

Top Marine says combat experience gives US the edge over China’s military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Navy boot camp 9 weeks
Navy

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Army Gen. Charles Hamilton
Army

Army fires 4-star general for improper influence in subordinate’s selection for command

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 10, 2024

Sgt. Joseph Peter LaJennessee and Pfc. Amado Garcia, both WWI Native American soldiers who were denied Medal of Honors because of their race and ethnicity.
News

World War I Native American soldiers could be in line for Medals of Honor

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 10, 2024

On Dec. 8, Air Force warplanes, including B-52s, A-10s, and F-15s struck 75 ISIS targets across Syria.
Air Force

US warplanes strike 75 ISIS targets in Syria: ‘We saw the opportunity and we took it’

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 9, 2024

Maj. Caitlin Oviatt, 55th Logistics Readiness commander, inspects a shaving waiver during an open ranks inspection on July 9, 2024. Open ranks was being conducted as part of an Air Combat Command initiative to boost troop readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)
Air Force

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

Formation
Analysis

What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 9, 2024