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US, Japan end search for remains of last crew member in fatal Osprey crash
Air Force

US, Japan end search for remains of last crew member in fatal Osprey crash

The Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22 was carrying a crew of eight when it went down in November.

David Ayer breaks down ‘The Beekeeper,’ action with Jason Statham and getting stung on set
Entertainment

David Ayer breaks down ‘The Beekeeper,’ action with Jason Statham and getting stung on set

"Everyone who wears a uniform, I always want to be as respectful to who they are and what they do."

US Navy launches follow-up strike on Yemen
Middle East

US Navy launches follow-up strike on Yemen

A Houthi spokesperson promised "a firm, strong and effective response."

Two Navy SEALs missing near Somalia [Updated]
Navy

Two Navy SEALs missing near Somalia [Updated]

They went missing the same day that the U.S. and allies carried out air strikes on Yemen.

‘Top Gun 3’ is happening after all
Entertainment

‘Top Gun 3’ is happening after all

Maverick is back on the highway to the danger zone, again.

Yemen strikes
News

US, British strike at least 60 targets, 28 locations in Yemen

The Houthis have vowed to retaliate for the strikes.

alaska army airborne snow soldier
Army

Army Pacific focuses on arctic training in Alaska and Himalayas

The Army completed a war game this week focused on the service's arctic capabilities, materiel, doctrine needs.

Two former Rangers tagging a great white shark
Culture

Two former Rangers tag great white shark in memory of fallen Ranger

“I did two or three good pulls, and that's when I could see the shark, and dude, it was the most incredible thing I've ever seen in my life.” 

Tomahawk cruise missile
News

US, British launch airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen

"The United States and our partners will not tolerate attacks on our personnel."

MantisX Blackbeard
Marine Corps

Inside a new technology for Marine marksmanship training

Live-fire training is not going away.

Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly
Russia

Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly

The Pentagon IG found that serial number inventories were “delinquent” for more than $1 billion worth of high-value, specially monitored equipment.

navy human tugboat
Navy

Navy will name a new ship for the ‘human tugboat,’ a forgotten WWII hero

Charles Jackson French towed a raft with 15 wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters with a rope around his waist. The Navy denied him any award or medal.

Sgt. 1st Class Adam Klakowicz is both a Green Beret and skateboarder.
Culture

Meet the skateboarding Green Beret shredding the civilian-military gap

From skating the streets of Philly as a kid to Green Beret deployments around the world.

Taylor Swift pentagon psyop
Culture

No, Taylor Swift is not a Pentagon PsyOp

Responding to the claim, the Pentagon said it was going to "shake it off."

E-4B Doomsday Plane
Air Force

Air Force creates digital clone of secretive ‘Doomsday Plane’

The Air Force has four E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, also known as “Doomsday Planes.”

landlord military fees
Navy

Norfolk sailor will get payment after landlord charged illegal fees

A rental company charged a sailor over $3,000 in illegal fees and extra rent.

masters of the air
Culture

Apple TV+ releases the opening title sequence for Masters of the Air

The third series from the makers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific will follow a B-17 crew on missions over Germany.

pentagon
News

Defense Secretary Austin treated for prostate cancer in December

Austin’s prognosis is “excellent.”

mass shooter soldier
Army

Former soldier who killed 6 in Texas was arrested for domestic violence in the Army

One study found that 68% of mass shooters killed at least one partner or family member or had a history of domestic violence.

Soldiers training battle drills during a training exercise.
Military Life

How well do you know the Army’s 14 battle drills?

I’m up, he sees me, I’m down.