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The Pentagon announced new initiatives to save troops money and improve their quality of life. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
United States

Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

Special operations forces assigned to the Ghana Special Boat Squadron prepare to board the Italian Navy Comandante Bettica PGH-492 for a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise off the coast of Takoradi, Ghana, May 16, 2024. The VBSS brought together participants from both Exercise Flintlock and Obangame Express; these exercises are multinational military operations aimed to enhance security and counterterrorism capabilities in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl)
Africa

US looks to West Africa as new hub for counter-terrorism mission after leaving Niger, Chad

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 12, 2024

Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles
Army

Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 11, 2024

The 354th Fighter Generation Squadron poses for a group photo for the final time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 24, 2024. The 354th FGS maintained A-10C aircraft to conduct close air support, forward air control, airborne, and combat search and rescue for theater commanders worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)
Air Force

The A-10 era is over for this legendary Air Force attack squadron

By Matt White

Posted on Sep 11, 2024

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Army

Protestors damage fence at US military base in Italy

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 10, 2024

Richard McCool medal of honor recipient during Battle of Okinawa, World War II
Navy

Navy’s latest ship commission honors actions of MoH recipient

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 10, 2024

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Army

Supervisor punished soldier for reporting sexual assault, Inspector General says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 9, 2024

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Air Force

Four Marines trained an Air Force base to take the Marine Corps fitness test. The Air Force gave them medals for it.

By Matt White

Posted on Sep 9, 2024

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks competes in the Para Swimming Women's 100m Backstroke race on Sept. 7 2024 in Paris. One arm is mid-stroke, kicking up water from the pool. (Getty Images photo by Adam Pretty)
Army

Army combat medic wins five silver medals at Paralympics

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 8, 2024

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

Two teens charged for shootings at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 8, 2024

Judge David O. Carter inspects the West L.A. VA campus on Aug. 21, 2024, while overseeing a lawsuit against the VA brought by veterans. (Getty Photo via Los Angeles Times by Brian van der Brug)
News

Homeless vets sued the VA and won. Now the government has to build thousands of homes.

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

Alaska National Guard photo by Dana Rosso
National Guard

Alaska Pararescue team executes two jump missions in 24 hours amid 5 rescues

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 7, 2024

Former scout sniper Justin Governale helped connect a fallen marine's family after debut on Kill Tony stand up comedy podcast.
Air Force

A Marine went on a comedy podcast. The sister of a fallen scout sniper was listening.

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Space Force dress uniform
Space Force

After nearly 5 years, the Space Force still can’t get its own dress uniforms for most guardians

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Pentagon to fund study of antibiotic-resistant wounds in Ukraine to plan for future wars
Europe

Pentagon to fund study of antibiotic-resistant wounds in Ukraine to plan for future wars

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro
Navy

Navy secretary who praised Biden, disparaged Trump broke federal law, investigation finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2024

Coast Guard Academy cadets stand in formation during a Regimental Review at the Academy, May 2, 2024. The review ceremony was the last of the academic year that would include the entire corps of cadets. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)
Coast Guard

13 former cadets accuse Coast Guard Academy of negligence in handling sexual assaults

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 5, 2024

Navy Sailor
Army

Another service member detained while on unauthorized travel, this time in Venezuela

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2024

Navy Coast Guard Rescue
Coast Guard

Navy, Coast Guard, save mother, child stranded at sea as hurricane approaches

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2024

Papua New Guinea Defence Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and U.S. Air Force medical personnel practice rendering first aid to “patients” and medical training mannequins on a RAAF C-27J Spartan mid-flight during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Papua New Guinea, Aug. 29, 2024. Pacific Angel 24-1 focuses on exchanging and teaching tactics and techniques between the participating countries. Papua New Guinea Defence Force medical personnel will learn standards to integrate into their own standard operating procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)
Air Force

The Air Force simulated a mass casualty evacuation on a Pacific island

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 4, 2024

Nick Hague
Space Force

A Space Force guardian will lead the mission to bring back stranded space station crew

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 4, 2024

Team USA and the Denmark Operators
News

Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 4, 2024

CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft
Air Force

An Air Force special ops squadron damaged three Ospreys in five days

By Matt White

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

Soldier’s arrest highlights growing issue of AI-created explicit material
Army

Soldier’s arrest highlights growing issue of AI-created explicit material

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

Marines with USS Wasp assaulted in Turkey
Marine Corps

Marines in Turkey step in when two of their own assaulted on the street

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

Soldiers recently took part in a training event that was closely modeled off of ongoing combat operations in Ukraine. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Joyner.
Army

‘Trade steel for blood’ — The Army’s plan to bring soldiers into the 21st century

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve troops conduct a joint patrol syria
Middle East

American troops, Syrian Democratic Forces capture ISIS leader behind prison break

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 2, 2024

Jack Rozema, U.S. Army attorney and crossfit athlete competes at the 2024 Crossfit Games.
Army

Army lawyer places 25th at CrossFit Games

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 2, 2024

Jonny Kim Navy SEAL astronaut doctor naval aviator
Navy

Navy SEAL astronaut doctor Jonny Kim will blast off into space next year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 2, 2024

A missing persons flying for Bailey Cameron.
Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton Marine missing for more than a week

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 1, 2024

Army veteran Jason Tabansky fires an arrow at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
News

Army veteran wins archery gold at the Paralympics

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 1, 2024

A screenshot from a Russian military recruitment ad. A soldier faces the camera as text next to it says "What are you made of?"
Russia

This new Russian military recruiting video is nuts

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 31, 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

Third airman dies at Air Force base in five weeks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 31, 2024

Mccain captain fired
Navy

Navy fires captain of USS John S. McCain for “loss of confidence”

By Matt White

Updated on Aug 31, 2024

syria helicopter raid isis leader killed
Middle East

7 US troops hurt in raid that killed 15 ISIS fighters

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 31, 2024

A New Jersey National Guard Soldier, 508th Military Police Company, walks down the hallway at East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, N.J., April 29, 2020. The National Guard is assisting the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management in reopening a wing of the East Orange General Hospital in response to the COVID-19 relief effort. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Michael Schwenk)
National Guard

Supreme Court asked to rule if troops can sue over military health care mistakes

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 30, 2024

For many Afghanistan vets, chaotic withdrawal overshadows wartime service
Analysis

For many Afghanistan vets, chaotic withdrawal overshadows wartime service

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 30, 2024

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Air Force

New Tinker Air Force Base motto immediately lampooned by airmen, veterans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

Cpl. Daniel Heller after receiving the Navy Cross.
Marine Corps

Vietnam Marine vet awarded Navy Cross 55 years after saving Marines while wounded

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

An Army team won the Call of Duty Bowl as services look online for new recruits
Army

An Army team won the Call of Duty Bowl as services look online for new recruits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

A photo of the gym dedication to Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee.
Marine Corps

USS Iwo Jima dedicates ship gym to Sgt. Nicole Gee

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

Michael Powell
Army

‘I want to be an infantryman,’ says man who joined the Army at 39

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

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Air Force

Did the Pentagon match with Hezbollah on Tinder?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

A Hawaii soldier has been charged in his missing wife's case.
Army

Army brings charges against Hawaii soldier in missing wife case

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 28, 2024

Ismail Haqmal during filming of the documentary, "Interpreters Wanted."
News

Documentary tells story of Afghan withdrawal through eyes of interpreters

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 27, 2024

Air Force Zion National Park Rescue
Air Force

Airmen rescue pregnant woman from flash flood during backcountry hike

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 27, 2024

An Army CH-47 Chinook chose an in-flight call sign of "FUKIRAN" for their flight.
Army

Army Chinook takes flight with ‘FUKIRAN’ call sign

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

afghanistan Ramp Ceremony
News

Military removes pictures of coffins and ceremonies for 13 killed at Abbey Gate

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

Hawaii soldier earns rare triple tab: Ranger, Sapper, Jungle
Army

Hawaii soldier earns rare triple tab: Ranger, Sapper, Jungle

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore (left) and Sunni Williams aboard the International Space Station. (photo courtesy NASA)
News

NASA Starliner astronauts, both veterans, will stay in space into 2025

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 26, 2024

Marine veteran Nathan Thornsberry in several screenshots from Jan. 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. (image courtesy Department of Justice)
News

Marine veteran arrested after writing book detailing his involvement in the Jan. 6 riot

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 25, 2024

The USS Kingsville at its commissioning ceremony on Aug. 24, 2024. (photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas V. Huynh/U.S. Navy)
Navy

Navy commissions the USS Kingsville, one of the last new littoral combat ships

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 25, 2024

Missing wife of soldier in Hawaii believed dead
News

Missing wife of soldier in Hawaii believed dead

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 24, 2024

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Middle East

US military kills a leader of an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 24, 2024

Major General William F. Mullen III, Commanding General, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, gives remarks at a memorial for Staff Sgt. Enrico Antonio Rojo aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 21, 2018. Staff Sgt. Rojo was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Medal for attempting to help the victim of a car accident on December 16, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Rachel K. Porter)
News

Retired Marine two-star general found dead at Twentynine Palms died of natural causes

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

Senior Airman Roger Fortson
Air Force

Former sheriff’s deputy charged with manslaughter in death of special ops airman

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

Adirondack Mountain Range
Army

10th Mountain soldiers summit 46 highest Adirondacks peaks in one day

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 23, 2024

Army advisor who bilked Gold Star families for $10 million gets 12 years in prison
Army

Army advisor who bilked Gold Star families for $10 million gets 12 years in prison

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

Army Gen. Charles Hamilton
Army

Suspended 4-star general denies he pressured panels to promote officer

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

Airman 1st Class Diamond Balock White, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress technician, removes bolts from an F-16 Fighting Falcon canopy June 26, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Balock White is preparing the canopy for removal to take out the ejection seat and perform routine maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
Air Force

Luke AFB sends 13 airmen to hospital over possible hydrazine exposure

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 22, 2024

A shelter in place sign is displayed in Lewiston, Maine, on October 27, 2023, in the aftermath of a mass shooting. Hundreds of police in the US state of Maine hunted October 26, 2023 for a fugitive gunman who killed 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar, as President Joe Biden mourned "yet another senseless and tragic mass shooting." Police named the suspect as 40-year-old Robert Card -- seen in surveillance footage pointing a semi-automatic rifle as he walked into the Sparetime Recreation bowling alley. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Army

Maine mass shooter’s commanders ‘neglected’ prevention, ‘downplayed’ threats, civilian investigation finds

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 21, 2024

Anthony Taveras-Furcal
Marine Corps

Marine arrested for allegedly threatening sheriff’s deputies with his car

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 21, 2024

Army boots out Fort Liberty soldier tied to online white supremacists, facing federal charges
Army

Army boots out Fort Liberty soldier tied to online white supremacists, facing federal charges

By Nicholas Slayton, Matt White

Posted on Aug 20, 2024

A pair of CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska depart on a mission March 12, 2018, as part of the Joint Force Land Component Command in support of exercise Arctic Edge 18. As the JFLCC for the exercise, U.S. Army Alaska is the headquarters responsible for command and control of all ground-based forces participating in the exercise. Arctic Edge 2018 is a biennial, large-scale, joint training exercise that prepares and tests the U.S. military’s ability to operate tactically in the extreme cold-weather conditions found in Arctic environments. Under the authority of U.S. Northern Command, more than 1500 participants from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy will utilize the unique and expansive air and ground training areas in Alaska. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez)
Army

Army activates Arctic Aviation Command for extreme cold flying

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 20, 2024