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Middle East

US to ‘remain vigilant,’ support stability after fall of Assad in Syria

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 8, 2024

Men stand on the damaged wreck of a warship.
Navy

Sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified, laid to rest

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 7, 2024

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

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 7, 2024

USS Carney battle
Navy

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

A Texas man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for pretending to be a former member of an Army Delta Force unit and offering to protect families from Mexican drug cartels, Department of Justice officials said.
News

Man claiming to be Delta Force veteran defrauded 32 people out of $12 million

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

Pentagon Rundown
The Pentagon Rundown

Hegseth nomination in question, Syria in flames, veterans benefits threatened and more news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

military survey confidence
News

Americans trust the military a bit more now, but much less than during war years, survey finds

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 5, 2024

Sgt. Aneska S. Holness was presented the Purple Heart award during a ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas for helping pull soldiers out of rubble after the Tower 22 attack while injured.
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 5, 2024

Meeker Wright Patterson
Air Force

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 5, 2024

A B-1 bomber rumbles down the flightline at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 24, 2012 as part of a training mission. Each of the B-1's four engines is capable of producing 30,000-plus pounds of thrust.
Air Force

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 5, 2024

Veterans of Foreign Wars
News

VFW bashes The Economist for taking ‘turkey-sized dump’ on disabled vets

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

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Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Burn Pits
News

A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

Pfc. Dillon Easton died in his sleep on Nov. 17, five months after joining his unit. His fellow soldiers worked nonstop to ensure his uniform was funeral-ready.
News

After a new soldier’s death, his unit worked around the clock to make his final uniform perfect

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, boards a C-17 cargo plane at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maj. Gen. Donahue is the final American service member to depart Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Alex Burnett)
Army

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday it will fund a study this year on psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans with behavioral health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol abuse.
United States

VA will fund psychedelic-assisted therapy for first time since 1960s

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 3, 2024

MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 14, 2024) – Master Chief Electronics Technician Ryan Magill (left), a native of Valparaiso, Ind., conducts push-ups during U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Navy Reserves physical readiness test, Apr. 14. COMUSNAVSO/4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Sippel)
Navy

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

Afghanistan evacuation
Analysis

Bitterness over the ‘Forever War’ a unifying factor in Trump’s post-9/11 veteran cabinet picks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

A Naval Strike Missile fires from a NMESIS system.
Marine Corps

Marines deploy NMESIS anti-ship system to the Pacific

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 30, 2024

07 May 2022, Berlin: A man smokes a joint of medical cannabis at the Brandenburg Gate during the kick-off rally of a demonstration for the swift legalization of cannabis, the Global Marijuana March 2022. Photo: Christoph Soeder/dpa (Photo by Christoph Soeder/picture alliance via Getty Images)
News

FDA greenlights study of marijuana as PTSD-treatment for vets

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 27, 2024

Army reservist, Master Sgt. Joseph Prevatte, was arrested twice this month for allegedly having inappropriate relationships with students while working as a substitute teacher.
Army

Police arrest Army reservist accused of inappropriate relationships while substitute teaching

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 25, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps, gives a speech during an uncasing ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 16, 2024. The uncasing ceremony is an Army tradition that represents the point in time when a unit’s mission overseas is complete. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jonathon Downs)
Air Force

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 25, 2024

A soldier in a mask and goggles holds an M17 pistol with both hands.
Army

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 24, 2024

Troops jump from an airplane, parachutes streaming behind them.
News

Watchdog finds high rate of serious accidents, lack of oversight, in special operations training

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 23, 2024

Navy Cmdr. Charles Diehl was relieved as the commander of Airborne Command & Control Squadron 115, or VAW-115
Navy

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

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 23, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, shares words with soldiers and family during the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) change of command ceremony, at Fort Liberty, N.C., on June 11, 2024. The ceremony was held to provide an opportunity for leaders and Soldiers to say farewell to the outgoing commanding general and welcome the incoming commanding general for the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. PS Bailey Whilden)
Army

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

Global War on Terrorism Medals
News

Pentagon authorizes Global War on Terrorism Medals for fight against Houthis

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

The MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).
The Pentagon Rundown

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

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

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 21, 2024

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News Contributor, visits the 138th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, at Ellington Field, TX, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hegseth met with 138th Operations Group personnel, prior to his incentive ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, in order to be fully prepared for the experience of flying in a fighter jet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Drew A. Egnoske)
Army

Police report sheds new light on Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegations

By Patty Nieberg

Updated on Nov 21, 2024

Land Mines in Ukraine
News

US will send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine as Russians press infantry assaults

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 20, 2024

Archaeologists use measuring tapes and underwater cameras to record and document a WWII aircraft site in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Project Recover — Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful Nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.
Air Force

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

West Los Angeles VA Medical Center
News

Veterans Affairs police officer sentenced to prison after beating man at hospital

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

We showed the U.S. Marine Corps' latest recruiting ad, "Made For This" to a bunch of teenagers.
Marine Corps

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

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

Trump with troops
News

US troops could be used to deport immigrants if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 18, 2024

Black bears raided MRE supplies at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
News

Bears got into a food locker at an Alaska Army base and left a huge mess

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 18, 2024

The USS Edsall floating on the water off of California.
News

World War II destroyer USS Edsall found after 82 years

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 17, 2024

The littoral combat ship USS Nantucket sails on the water, the sun setting behind it.
Navy

US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 17, 2024

Pentagon
News

Pentagon fails seventh audit in a row

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 16, 2024

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, boards a C-17 cargo plane at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maj. Gen. Donahue is the final American service member to depart Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Alex Burnett)
Army

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

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

Air Force Capt. Lacie Hester being congratulated by fellow decoration recipients on Nov. 12, 2024.
News

Air Force captain becomes first woman in service history to receive Silver Star as crews honored for drone fight

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

Doug Collins
News

Air Force Reserve chaplain gets Trump nod to lead the VA

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

241025-N-AB116-9019 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 25, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)
The Pentagon Rundown

Trump nominates his defense secretary, fears of ‘purge’ at Pentagon, and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

Pete Hegseth
News

What you need to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Marines during a battalion formation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2024. This battalion-wide formation was held to brief future events and address questions regarding the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)
Air Force

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

A Navy sailor rescuing an woman from a burning building in Norfolk, Virginia.
News

Navy sailor scales burning building to rescue 4 people

By Joshua Skovlund, Matt White

Posted on Nov 13, 2024

Col. Robert Rodrigues, Acting Lead, Office of Special Trial Counsel, center, confers with his team at Fort Belvoir, VA, April 12 at OSTC headquarters. OSTC has improved U.S. Army justice, as the most serious allegations are moved away from the chain of command, to independent prosecutors. He manages 8 mid-level headquarters and 26 field offices across the Army.
Army

Army prosecutors have revived over 100 cases of serious crimes

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 13, 2024

Houthi missile and drone attacks
Navy

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) was born into slavery but later escaped to freedom, becoming a leading abolitionist. She helped more than 300 enslaved people escape through the route of the Underground Railroad. (Courtesy Photo)
United States

Harriet Tubman posthumously commissioned as brigadier general in Maryland National Guard

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

US launches airstrike on Iranian targets in Syria after American troops were attacked
News

US struck Iranian proxies in Syria. Only then did officials reveal American troops were attacked

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 12, 2024

A man in uniform stands behind a four-legged robot.
Space Force

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

A sentinel from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 2, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
Army

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

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 11, 2024

Marines in dress uniforms carry a large birthday cake.
Marine Corps

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 10, 2024

William Anders' "Earthrise." (photo courtesy NASA)
Air Force

The Air Force once almost nuked the Moon

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 10, 2024

The destroyer the USS John Basilone sails through the waters around New York, wit the Statue of Liberty behind it.
Navy

Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 9, 2024

U.S. Army soldiers marching at dusk
Army

Army major accused of sexually assaulting 20 people over 3-year period

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 8, 2024

Pentagon Run-Down, 2024 election cycle, Donald Trump be next commander in chief, North Korean troops' internet habits in Russia and more.
The Pentagon Rundown

A new commander in chief, North Korean troops’ online ‘extracurriculars’ and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 8, 2024

The Army is putting more accountability measures in place for recruiters and local stations, according to a new policy memo from the service's recruitment command.
Army

Good Army recruiters won’t have to carry weight of ‘ineffective’ ones under new policy

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 8, 2024

nuclear missile commander fired
News

Air Force fires commander at Montana nuclear missile base after investigation

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 7, 2024

Mischa Johnson
Army

Army charges Hawaii soldier with murder in case of missing spouse and unborn child

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 7, 2024

Capt. Lester Brown, Jr. was relieved of his duties as Navy Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego’s commanding officer.
Navy

Navy fires commander of San Diego Leadership and Ethics Command

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

Soldiers, spouses fleeing domestic violence get faster access to emergency funds
Army

Soldiers, spouses fleeing domestic violence get faster access to emergency funds

By Patty Nieberg

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.
Marine Corps

Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

National Guard cybersecurity election 2024
National Guard

Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 5, 2024