News(Page 34)

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Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft

/ Oct 28 2022

This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 27 2022

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How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 27 2022

The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 27 2022

That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 27 2022

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Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 26 2022

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Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 26 2022

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Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail

/ Oct 26 2022

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Sailor convicted of running guns had personal arsenal of grenade and anti-tank missile launchers Sailor convicted of running guns had personal arsenal of grenade and anti-tank missile launchers

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 25 2022

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Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 25 2022

We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 25 2022

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Austin Tice mediations between US and Syria ‘going as they should be,’ Lebanese general says Austin Tice mediations between US and Syria ‘going as they should be,’ Lebanese general says

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 25 2022

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CW5 spotted in the wild rescuing couple from burning building CW5 spotted in the wild rescuing couple from burning building

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 25 2022

We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever

/ Oct 24 2022

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Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 24 2022

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COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 24 2022

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The Air Force is finally giving its divers an actual Air Force diving badge The Air Force is finally giving its divers an actual Air Force diving badge

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 23 2022

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Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 23 2022

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The war in Ukraine is draining Western munition stockpiles The war in Ukraine is draining Western munition stockpiles

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 23 2022

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Air Force B-1B bombers just rolled up in Guam in a message to US adversaries Air Force B-1B bombers just rolled up in Guam in a message to US adversaries

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 22 2022

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The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 22 2022

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Hospital corpsman honored for rescuing shipwreck survivors amid dangerous conditions Hospital corpsman honored for rescuing shipwreck survivors amid dangerous conditions

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 22 2022

Soldiers are finally out of Fort Bragg’s moldy barracks Soldiers are finally out of Fort Bragg’s moldy barracks

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 22 2022

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Air Force to award 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Stars for heroic Afghan airlift Air Force to award 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Stars for heroic Afghan airlift

/ Oct 21 2022

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Air Force colonel in South Korea fired after just four months in command Air Force colonel in South Korea fired after just four months in command

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 21 2022

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Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace

/ Oct 21 2022

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Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 21 2022

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The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 20 2022

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Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 20 2022

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The Army needs to get better at recruiting PSYOP soldiers, general says The Army needs to get better at recruiting PSYOP soldiers, general says

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 20 2022

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The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen

/ Oct 20 2022

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The Navy’s contaminated drinking water crisis is only getting worse The Navy’s contaminated drinking water crisis is only getting worse

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 19 2022

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The Army’s new pre-basic-training boot camp might actually build better soldiers The Army’s new pre-basic-training boot camp might actually build better soldiers

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 19 2022

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We salute the USS Decatur for flying its swashbuckling battle flag in a recent exercise We salute the USS Decatur for flying its swashbuckling battle flag in a recent exercise

/ Oct 19 2022

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‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career ‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career

/ Oct 19 2022

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Army Reserve major releases amateur porn video as part of political campaign Army Reserve major releases amateur porn video as part of political campaign

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 18 2022

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Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 18 2022

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From ‘intense darkness’ to the Army’s NCO of the Year: How this medic made an example of himself From ‘intense darkness’ to the Army’s NCO of the Year: How this medic made an example of himself

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 18 2022

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Racist texts denying an airman a special duty were fake, Air Force investigation finds Racist texts denying an airman a special duty were fake, Air Force investigation finds

/ Oct 18 2022

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Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2022

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Sgt. Maj. of the Army to leaders: Stop using behavioral health as a universal band-aid for problems Sgt. Maj. of the Army to leaders: Stop using behavioral health as a universal band-aid for problems

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 17 2022

Has the Army finally found a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle? Has the Army finally found a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle?

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2022

NATO countries are getting serious about sending armed robots into battle NATO countries are getting serious about sending armed robots into battle

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 16 2022

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Marine Corps halt surf tests of the new amphibious combat vehicle after it flipped over Marine Corps halt surf tests of the new amphibious combat vehicle after it flipped over

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 16 2022

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An Air Force F-22 Raptor unit just fired off a record number of air-to-air missiles An Air Force F-22 Raptor unit just fired off a record number of air-to-air missiles

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 16 2022

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11 dead, 15 wounded in apparent insider attack at Russian training site 11 dead, 15 wounded in apparent insider attack at Russian training site

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 15 2022

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Two Army Rangers have died by suicide at Hunter Army Airfield since the end of July Two Army Rangers have died by suicide at Hunter Army Airfield since the end of July

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Oct 15 2022

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Yet another Navy aircraft carrier has a water contamination problem Yet another Navy aircraft carrier has a water contamination problem

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 15 2022

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Soldier arrested at Fort Hood may be connected to multiple sexual assaults on base Soldier arrested at Fort Hood may be connected to multiple sexual assaults on base

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 14 2022

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Airman receives Bronze Star for helping fight off 2020 attack on Kenya air base Airman receives Bronze Star for helping fight off 2020 attack on Kenya air base

/ Oct 14 2022

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Soldiers say goodbye to beloved military working dog who saved lives in Afghanistan Soldiers say goodbye to beloved military working dog who saved lives in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 14 2022

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Army Secretary tells leaders to stand up for soldiers ‘IRL or online’ after telling them to stay out of ‘culture wars’ Army Secretary tells leaders to stand up for soldiers ‘IRL or online’ after telling them to stay out of ‘culture wars’

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 14 2022

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The Army’s futuristic new goggles are a literal pain in the neck The Army’s futuristic new goggles are a literal pain in the neck

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 14 2022

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What if the sailor charged in the Bonhomme Richard fire was actually a minor hero? What if the sailor charged in the Bonhomme Richard fire was actually a minor hero?

By Marty Graham

/ Oct 14 2022

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We salute the sailors who spent an entire day picking up a literal ton of trash on a remote island We salute the sailors who spent an entire day picking up a literal ton of trash on a remote island

/ Oct 13 2022

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 13 2022

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Sergeant Major of the Army urges leaders to stick up for soldiers ‘online and in person’ Sergeant Major of the Army urges leaders to stick up for soldiers ‘online and in person’

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 13 2022

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Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 12 2022

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Everything new under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank prototype Everything new under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank prototype

By Max Hauptman

/ Oct 12 2022

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Army considering height and weight exemptions based on fitness test score Army considering height and weight exemptions based on fitness test score

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 12 2022

Woke Army or Woe Army: What really happened in the social media controversy rocking the force? Woke Army or Woe Army: What really happened in the social media controversy rocking the force?

By Peter W. Singer

/ Oct 12 2022

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Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter

/ Oct 12 2022

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A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 11 2022

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Watch the Coast Guard rescue fishermen who fended off shark attacks for more than 24 hours Watch the Coast Guard rescue fishermen who fended off shark attacks for more than 24 hours

/ Oct 11 2022