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A U.S. Space Forces Southern patch is worn during an activation ceremony for Space Forces Southern at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2026. SPACEFOR–SOUTH became operational effective Dec. 1, 2025, the ceremony formally recognized the activation with the assumption of command by Col. Brandon Alford, and the digital unveiling of the Space Forces Southern emblem, symbolizing the command’s mission and regional focus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
Space Force

After Venezuela operation, Space Force activates SOUTHCOM element

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 25, 2026

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members from the Naha Air Rescue Squadron ride on a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, in support of exercise Cope Angel 25-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 26, 2025. Cope Angel is an annual bilateral personnel recovery exercise conducted with U.S. Air Force and JASDF personnel, providing the opportunity for both services to integrate, plan and train together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
Air Force

Air Force helicopter landed too close to crowd in death of school teacher, report finds

By Nicholas Slayton, Matt White

Updated on Jan 25, 2026

Aerial footage of an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific before it was destroyed.
Americas

US carries out first strike on alleged drug boat in 2026

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 24, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 25: Army National Guard troops stand guard outside of the Whipple federal building on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Yesterday Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called out the guard after federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA medical center, during a brief altercation in the Eat Street district of Minneapolis. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
National Guard

Minnesota National Guard mobilizes around Minneapolis following fatal shooting

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 24, 2026

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 24: A person walks in the snow on January 24, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to nearly 200 million Americans. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
Army

Dozens of military bases brace as ‘Snowmageddon’ storm hits this weekend

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 24, 2026

Capt. Douglas Whimpey in his headshot as commodore of First Naval Construction Regiment. He was relieved of command on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
Navy

Navy fires First Naval Construction Regiment commodore for ‘loss of confidence’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 24, 2026

After announcing the installation of a lootbox at the Pentagon, the vending machine from Lucky Box appears to have been removed.
News

Pentagon ‘temporarily’ removes loot box vending machine from food court

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 23, 2026

U.S. Sailors, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, conduct flight operations while operating in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 20, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)
Marine Corps

Navy, Marines ban kratom, an herbal pain treatment linked to abuse

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 23, 2026

Warrior Inn
Army

Soldier says Army dining facility often closed: ‘Uber Eats, every day’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2026

Sgt. Caleb Flynn and , a married couple who competed in the Army's latest best medic competition in Italy in January.
Army

Husband and wife in the Army compete to see who’s the better medic

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 22, 2026

Schofield Barracks
Army

Soldiers in Hawaii may ‘double up’ in barracks for the next 15 months

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 22, 2026

F-15s in Middle East
Air Force

F-15 squadron that took out Iranian drones returns to the Middle East

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

Military Recruiting
National Guard

Recruiter told students that enlisting can lead to Green Cards for parents

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

The crew of the USS Indiana fast-attack submarine snapped a celebratory photo after the Indiana Hoosiers won the college football national championship Monday night.
Navy

Sailors on USS Indiana submarine snap football celebration photo

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 20, 2026

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Catholic Archdiocese for Military Affairs, and Chaplin Jerzy Rzasowski read from scripture during a Catholic Mass service on Christmas day Dec. 25, 2022, in Poznan, Poland. The hosting of the Mass gave service members deployed to support V Corps an opportunity to fellowship and celebrate the holiday. V Corps is proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces throughout Europe. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Anthony X. Sanchez)
News

Military archbishop says it might be ‘morally acceptable to disobey’ orders to attack Greenland

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 20, 2026

Minnesota National Guard
National Guard

Minnesota Guardsmen told to wear reflective vests to distinguish them from ‘other agencies’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 20, 2026

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Wisconsin Air National Guard sits on the tarmac at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland, Greenland, Oct. 7, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. Greenland as part of the Kingdom of Denmark has long played an important role in the defense of North America, which strengthens NORAD's ability to protect the continent from today’s threats and emerging challenges from all approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Paculan)
Europe

NORAD stresses aircraft deployment to Greenland is ‘routine’ and ‘long-planned’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 19, 2026

16 October 2025, USA, Washington Dc: US National Guard soldiers walk up the steps to the Lincoln Memorial in the early morning. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa (Photo by Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images)
National Guard

National Guard mission in DC extended through end of 2026

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 18, 2026

U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Battery, 2-15 Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division conduct an artillery live fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Dec. 1, 2023. The live fire exercise was conducted to rehearse close support and precision-strike capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Quince Lanford)
Iraq

US troops fully depart al-Asad Air Base in Iraq

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 18, 2026

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2024) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class James Burrous, from Richmond, Texas, assembles a toilet for replacement aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Jan. 30. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Kyree Rogers)
Navy

The toilets on the Navy’s largest aircraft carrier keep failing

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

Image: U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 10, 2026) U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II prepare to taxi at base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike, Jan. 10, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Middle East

Airstrike kills militant leader linked to ambush on US soldiers in Syria

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the South Carolina ANG’s 169th FW lands at Pituffik Space Force Base, Greenland, Oct. 7, 2025. Operating in the Arctic provides the flexibility and adaptability needed to overcome logistical hurdles in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. Greenland as part of the Kingdom of Denmark has long played an important role in the defense of North America, which strengthens NORAD's ability to protect the continent from today’s threats and emerging challenges from all approaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maxim Dewolf)
Space Force

Pentagon wants major improvements to runways at Greenland base

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 17, 2026

MOLD Act
News

Would a proposed law on mold in military housing actually help?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

The commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock division was fired for a loss of confidence, officials said Thursday.
Army

Army Corps of Engineers commander fired amid political dispute over lake properties

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Madrid, 36th Communication Squadron cable and antenna systems apprentice, helps stock the shelves in the commissary at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 18, 2023. The Defense Commissary Agency worked alongside over 100 Airmen and Sailors to help employees restock shelves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)
News

The military will now do grocery delivery for 70 on-base commissaries across the US

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 16, 2026

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer
Army

Top enlisted soldier says he got ‘over my skis’ on new Army PT uniform

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

The crisp silhouette of a 2-113th Infantry Soldier is formed as the sun goes down marking the beginning of the night shift at Camp McGregor, New Mexico. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Spc Jacqueline Robinson)
News

Pentagon officials blame government shutdown for delaying annual suicide report

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

U.S. Navy flight deck personnel prepare to launch the next aircraft in the launch cycle after successfully catapulting an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during flight operations in the Persian Gulf on March 26, 2008. Truman and embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 are deployed supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. (DoD photo by Seaman Apprentice Matthew A. Lawson, U.S. Navy. (Released))
Marine Corps

Navy and Marine aviation accidents doubled amid Red Sea fight

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 15, 2026

There's now a mystery box at the Pentagon. Don't know what that means? Join the club.
News

What is a loot box and why is there one at the Pentagon?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Aug. 22, 2021) An Afghan family waits to exit a U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella during Operation Allies Refuge Aug. 22, 2021. NAS Sigonella is currently supporting the Department of Defense mission to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel M. Young)
News

Veterans defend Afghan ally programs as Trump closes doors

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

Hazing
News

Pentagon attempts to assure Congress that hazing is still not tolerated

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 14, 2026

CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS) approach an MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling over the Sea of Japan, Mar. 17th, 2023. The 21st SOS utilizes the unique capabilities of the Osprey to conduct long range infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply missions for special operation forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
Air Force

Air Force crew reacted rapidly to sudden power failure in Osprey mishap

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

Providers Warrior Restaurant
Army

Here’s why a Fort Bragg dining facility got an ‘F’ sanitation rating

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

From left, Maj. Gen. Winston Brooks, Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Sartain, Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Augustin, and Maj. Benjamin Page shake the hands of soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery regiment as they board a plane at the Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport on May 2, 2024.
Army

The Army wants soldiers to travel less for training, do more in virtual reality

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Wesemann, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, and Capt. Jared Wesemann, 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, deployed to Kadena Air Base, pose for a photo at Kadena AB, Japan, Dec. 4, 2025. The twin brothers shared the same sky and mission during Jordan Wesemann’s final flight at Kadena, a rare opportunity that united tanker and fighter aircrews over the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
Air Force

Twin Air Force pilots connect in refueling flight over the Pacific

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 13, 2026

The Pentagon has released its implementing guidance for using the waist-to-height ratio to calculate service members’ body composition.
News

Pentagon announces new way military will measure troops’ body fat

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

Alt text: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 17: U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) takes questions from press after a town hall at NOAH Cholla Health Center on March 17, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The town hall was held to address the concerns about possible Medicaid budget cuts after House Republicans approved a budget proposal that requires $880 billion in cuts from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
News

Fight between Kelly and Hegseth over ‘unlawful orders’ video headed to court

By Nicholas Slayton, Matt White

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Dec. 19, 2025) A U.S. Air Force chaplain prays over an A-10 Thunderbolt II at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 19, 2025. (U.S. Air Force Photo) 
Middle East

An A-10 taking part in Syria airstrikes sports ‘Metroid’ nose art

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 12, 2026

Soldiers of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion defend the United States and other designated areas from intercontinental ballistic missile attack and provide critical site security of the missile defense complex at Fort Greely, Alaska. (U.S. Army photo)
Army

Missile defense base dealing with ‘critical’ disruptions at its dining facility

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 11, 2026

Image: U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Jan. 10, 2026) A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II taxis at a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike, Jan. 10, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Middle East

US, Jordanian air forces conduct dozens of airstrikes in Syria against ISIS

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 10, 2026

Image: The Air Force Warfare center D.C. Air National Guard pilots with the 121st Fighter Squadron launch out on Aug. 8, 2025 in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Bamboo Eagle is a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center exercise that builds upon the tactical expertise exercised in Red Flag and presents participants with opportunities to overcome challenges associated with mission generation and command and control in a contested environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Filzen)
Air Force

Air Force plans for new electronic warfare squadron to aid combat training 

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 10, 2026

An Air Force uniform with the job tab "CYBER."
Air Force

Air Force brings back job patches, which were banned for some reason

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 9, 2026

Jose Martinez says he was detained by immigration agents who burst into his room on a cruise after mistaking him for someone with the same name.
Coast Guard

Veteran says he was seized by immigration agents on cruise in case of mistaken identity

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 9, 2026

Women who have served in combat arms jobs say a new Pentagon review of their "effectiveness" is the latest example of doubts they've faced their whole careers.
Air Force

Women in ground combat jobs say they prove their ‘effectiveness’ every day

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 9, 2026

Exercise Sourdough 2025
Air Force

‘Exercise Sourdough’ — How the Air Force turned San Francisco into an urban evasion course

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 8, 2026

The Navy has released a video that shows the FF(X) frigate’s proposed design.
Coast Guard

Here’s why the Navy is planning to turn a Coast Guard cutter into a frigate

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 8, 2026

Pilots from 1st Battalion, 189th General Support Aviation Battalion, with pilots from New York, Delaware and Montana, now under the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, land during a deck landing qualification with UH-60 Blackhawks on the USS New Orleans (LPD-18) on Jan. 23, 2014, somewhere in the Arabian Gulf. U.S. Army aviation assets and the U.S. Navy conduct joint-service littoral (near shore) training missions to build familiarity with each other's equipment and procedures. The 42nd CAB, N.Y. Army National Guard, is currently deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Army

National Guard pilot admits to landing Black Hawk helicopter to pick up elk antlers

By Matt White

Posted on Jan 7, 2026

Space Force Home Burned Down
Space Force

Married Space Force officers lose home after fire and burglary

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2026

A photo of the prototype for the Army's M1E3.
Army

These are the first photos of the Army’s M1E3 Abrams prototype

By Matt White, Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 7, 2026

Operation Absolute Resolve
Americas

Here’s what we know in the wake of Operation Absolute Resolve (and what we don’t)

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Friedman with the Air Force Legal Operations Agency, left, Tech. Sgt. Joshua Skinner with the 601st Air Operations Center, and Capt. Kyle Imhoff with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, right, run on the fitness track at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2020. The Tyndall Focus 5/6 group organized a running event where runners tracked miles during the month of August. The top three runners were recognized and included Skinner with 348 miles, Friedman with 356 miles, and Imhoff with 366 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves)
Air Force

Airmen can now swap out the 2-mile run on both yearly fitness tests

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

Frontline medical workers wait in line to receive the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 at the Virginia Hospital Center on December 16, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. More than 1,950 of the hospital’s employees will be vaccinated over the next 4 days as the COVID-19 vaccine begins widespread distribution in the United States this week. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
News

Federal watchdog reports ‘suicide hazards’ at VA hospitals

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alexandra Cahall, a combat marksmanship coach assigned to 25th Marine Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, fires a rifle during an all-female marksmanship subject matter expert exchange between U.S. Marines and Jordanian Soldiers during Intrepid Maven 25.1 in Al-Quwayrah, Jordan, Oct. 29, 2024. The second iteration of this exchange between U.S. and Jordanian female engagement teams was nested in Intrepid Maven 25.1 and represents a step forward in strengthening military cooperation and promoting Women, Peace, and Security initiatives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Angela Wilcox)
United States

Pentagon orders review on ‘effectiveness’ of women in combat arms jobs

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2024) A Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) instructor motivates SWCC candidates before the conditioning run evolution of Alpha Phase at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Kerska)
Navy

Here is the Navy’s new fitness test for SEALs and other combat jobs

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 6, 2026

The raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was a tactical success, but it also raises the possibility of strategic missteps, warn veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
News

For some veterans, the specter of Iraq and Afghanistan looms over the Maduro raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 5, 2026

Pentagon officials are issuing adverse actions against a senator who participated in a viral video on "unlawful orders."
News

Hegseth moves to reduce Sen. Kelly’s military retirement pay over unlawful orders video

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 5, 2026

An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 213, launches from the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Dec. 28, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)
Americas

More than 150 fighters, bombers and other aircraft took part in Venezuela strike

By Nicholas Slayton

Updated on Jan 4, 2026

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing and U.S. Army MH-60M Black Hawks assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) participate in a helicopter air-to-air refueling exercise near Hurlburt Field, Florida, Nov. 20, 2025. Joint exercises enable special operations forces to share distinct interservice skillsets and seamlessly operate during real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)
Army

Delta Force, other special operations soldiers carried out Venezuela raid

By Jeff Schogol, Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 3, 2026

Trump Maduro
Americas

US military captures Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro after striking military sites

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2026

A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Hercules with USCG Base Honolulu, performs aerial maneuvers while performing a Search and Rescue demonstration during the 2025 Kaneohe Bay Air Show at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2025. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show provides an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces in the Indo-Pacific region to the local community. The air show contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)
Coast Guard

Coast Guard halts search for survivors of US strikes on boats in the Pacific

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 2, 2026

Image:  Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID), Marne Innovation Center, 3rd ID and Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, Army Futures Command, discuss a Tethered Unmanned Aircraft System with Sentinel Software at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, July 18, 2024. By combining forces, the U.S. Army utilizes assets and creates technology to increase the lethality of its brigades, while also cultivating a culture of innovation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rebeca Soria)
Army

Army creates new AI-focused career field for officers

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 2, 2026

Airman 1st Class Charles Crumlett, 335th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a weapon to be loaded during the 4th Quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition, Jan. 26, 2018, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The purpose of the weapons load competition is to showcase the weapons crews highly developed skills with precise loading capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)
Air Force

Lack of supervision contributed to Alaska airman’s death, report finds

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 31, 2025

Image: Navy Counselor 1st Class Andrew Shipman from Beaufort, North Carolina, facilitates a mock physical fitness assessment aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 26, 2025. Fitzgerald, assigned to the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Cyrus Roson) 
Navy

Navy rolls out twice-a-year fitness tests

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 30, 2025

Image: The 1st Cavalry Division, Horse Cavalry Detachment poses for photos during a retirement ceremony for 1st Sgt. Brandon P. Mims, on Fort Hood, Texas, Dec. 05, 2025. The ceremony included a presentation of multiple awards, the Color Guard, a cavalry charge, and the attendance of family and friends. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Michelle Lessard-Terry)
Army

Army changes course, decides to keep horses at two bases

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 30, 2025