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arkansas air guard abortion
Air Force

Arkansas Air Guard wing commander resigns over abortion policy, Governor says

Col. Dillon Patterson, a career drone pilot, commanded the Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Air Wing. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said he resigned over abortion travel policies.

task and purpose best stories of 2023
Opinion

The best Task & Purpose stories of 2023

From the barracks to the battlefield, these are the best stories of 2023.

M2 .50 cal
Military Life

What is the oldest military equipment still in use today?

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Dural
Marine Corps

Marine Security Guard dies in Republic of the Congo

Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Dural was honored in April for an off-duty incident in which he disarmed a man with a knife in a Virginia Chick-fil-a.

Asbestos, cancer-linked toxins reported in Air Force nuclear bases for years
Air Force

Asbestos, cancer-linked toxins reported in Air Force nuclear bases for years

Official reviews said the nuclear silos were free of health hazards, but there were documented repeated exposures for years.

task and purpose new year's eve safety brief
Culture

New Year’s Eve safety brief: Think twice before blacking out on Doritos-flavored booze

Don't add to the population, don't subtract from the population, and think twice before blacking out on Dorito-flavored spirits.

USS Carl Vinson New Year's Eve
Culture

How the military celebrates the New Year, according to combat veterans

“Oh my God, you could see that shit from space.”

Navy helicopters sink three Houthi ships in the Red Sea
Middle East

Navy helicopters sink three Houthi ships in the Red Sea

The attack on a commercial ship is the 24th such incident in the last two months.

Russell Hamler, the last of “Merrill’s Marauders” of World War II, dies at 99
World War II

Russell Hamler, the last of “Merrill’s Marauders” of World War II, dies at 99

The unit, a precursor to the modern Rangers, fought behind enemy lines in the Burmese jungle, taking on disease and overwhelming enemy numbers.

Confusion, uneven reporting hurting Pentagon effort to combat extremism
Military Life

Confusion, uneven reporting hurting Pentagon effort to combat extremism

Extremist activity is growing among veterans, the study found, but internal DoD efforts to track the problem are hamstrung by a lack of unified policies

Air Force fires commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Air Force

Air Force fires commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Col. Christopher B. Meeker was removed from his post by Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton due to "a loss of confidence in his ability to lead."

World War I wristwatches
Culture

How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

World War I led to a revolution in timepiece technology.

UCMJ chain of command
Air Force

Pentagon announces overhaul in how the military will investigate serious crimes

The offices will handle UCMJ cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder, removing decisions from the chain of command of those accused.

Russian tank Ukraine
Russia

How many Russian generals have been killed in Ukraine?

The Russians have lost at least seven generals.

San Diego vs Parris Island: Who has the toughest Marine boot camp?
Marine Corps

San Diego vs Parris Island: Who has the toughest Marine boot camp?

The final event at both bases is the Crucible – a last 54-hour field event filled with exhaustion, hunger, and physical stamina challenges.

Santa decoration surrounded by concertina wire.
Culture

How to celebrate Christmas while deployed, according to combat veterans

Dodging minefields to cut down a Christmas tree is always an option.

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays
Space Force

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays

The seventh lengthy mission for the Space Force craft is set for Dec. 28.

Six military Christmas movies to watch this holiday season
Entertainment

Six military Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Ho-ho-ho, we have a movie marathon now.

Why won’t the Army won’t let Santa fly on its helicopters: An investigation
Culture

Why won’t the Army won’t let Santa fly on its helicopters: An investigation

Pentagon officals say the rules' "original intent is lost to the ghosts of Christmas Past."

More drones, missiles launched over Red Sea despite U.S.-led task force
Navy

More drones, missiles launched over Red Sea despite U.S.-led task force

A Navy destroyer shot down several drones over five hours this afternoon.