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Army

Army sends troops, artillery to the Aleutian Islands as Russian planes again fly near Alaska

The 11th Airborne Division and partners moved into Shemya Island to show how quickly they can deploy in the event of a mobilization.

Iraq

Top ISIS commanders in Iraq killed in raid that left 7 Americans injured

The terror group's overall commander in Iraq was killed, as well as several high ranking members based out of the Anbar Province.

Navy

Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group leaves the Middle East, wraps up eight months at sea

The aircraft carrier and its support ships spent several months in the Pacific before supporting anti-Houthi operations around Yemen.

Army

101st Airborne Division troops headed to Middle East, 3rd Infantry will go to Europe

The 101st Airborne Division is deploying to the Middle East and the 3rd Infantry Division will go to Europe to support NATO operations.

Air Force

At famous home for test pilots, the Air Force is testing a new approach to housing

The Air Force began work on its first-ever private apartments at Edwards Air Force base, a remote duty station with limited housing options.

Mandatory Fun

Sailor proudly rocks ‘E-4 Mafia’ patch as he stands watch on USS Abraham Lincoln

The E-4, the belligerent heart of the U.S. military and every SNCO’s pain in the ass and reason for existing.

Culture

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

Here's everything you need to know about the Army's tabs, from permanent ones, like Ranger and Special Forces, to unit tabs like Airborne, Jungle and Arctic.

Military Life

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

The Pentagon is implementing a range of policies designed to save military families money and improve service members’ quality of life.

Africa

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

The U.S. military’s commander in Africa said they’re considering Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Benin as options for counter terrorism collaboration after its personnel left Niger and Chad.

World War II

Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles

A new bill in Congress aims to honor U.S. veterans who fought in the Pacific and natives from Attu, an Aleutian Island who were captured by the Japanese during WWII.

Culture

Soldiers reimagine Battle Drill 1 against brush fires on range detail

You’ve seen soldiers carry out direct fire battle drills, but have you seen them react to brush fires?

Air Force

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

For over 30 years, the 354th Fighter Squadron has put "the 18-year-old with a rifle" at the center of their A-10 mission. The Air Force is shuttering the unit this week.

Army

Protestors damage fence at US military base in Italy

Protestors carrying flares and Palestinian flags broke a fence at a U.S. military base in Italy.

Navy

Navy’s latest ship commission honors actions of MoH recipient

He didn’t want to be called a hero, but Richard McCool Jr. has a ship named after him for his courageous actions during the Battle of Okinawa.

Army

Supervisor punished soldier for reporting sexual assault, Inspector General says

The Inspector General found that a supervisor told another soldier the woman was "bat [s***] crazy" and questioned the credibility of her allegations.

Air Force

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

Four Marines at Little Rock Air Force Base trained hundreds of airmen for the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test. One female airman aced it.

Army

Army combat medic wins five silver medals at Paralympics

Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks doubled her total medal count with her success in Paris this year.

News

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

The pair allegedly were responsible for two overnight incidents outside the Chapman Training Annex on Aug. 17.

Veterans

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

A federal judge ruled that current leases for oil drilling and schools on the nearly 400-acre site are illegal and must end.

National Guard

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

A team of three Alaska Air Guard PJs were called on to parachute down to crashed planes, two of several rescue missions over Labor Day weekend.