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UFOs
Space Force

Space Force is going to track “abnormal” objects in outer space

In space, no one can hear you scream. But Space Force might be able to track you screaming.

Behind the scenes of ‘Masters of the Air’
Entertainment

Behind the scenes of ‘Masters of the Air’

The new show's writer is sharing glimpses of the research and work it took to bring the World War II series to life.

Rambo Fort Bragg
Entertainment

The most unrealistic part of ‘Rambo: First Blood’ had to do with Fort Bragg

“What you choose to call hell, he calls home."

thanksgiving troops afghanistan
Culture

Fond memories of Thanksgiving during deployment

“The food was so bad, was notoriously bad at that chow hall. They somehow pulled off an amazing Thanksgiving meal."

Trench warfare
Ukraine

Trench warfare tips: What US troops need to know from Ukraine

Trench warfare is more violent than close quarters battle.

These 2023 USO troops of the year saved injured civilians with tourniquets
Air Force

These 2023 USO troops of the year saved injured civilians with tourniquets

A Space Force intel troop and Army combat medic both found themselves in life-or-death moments and used tourniquets to save lives.

160th SOAR little bird lawsuit
United States

Lawsuit filed by families of 160th SOAR pilots killed in crash revived in Federal court

An appeals court said that a suit brought by the estates of two pilots who died in a 2011 crash should proceed to federal district court.

molld barracks app
Army

Army veteran launches ‘Hots & Cots,’ a Yelp for enlisted life

Moldy barracks? Wasps in the ceiling? Really good Thanksgiving dinner at the DFAC? 'Hots & Cots' is a Yelp for the enlisted living.

AC-130
Air Force

AC-130 destroys truck after watching it launch ballistic missile at US troops in Iraq

This was in direct response to an attack against US troops.

marine corps scout sniper
Marine Corps

End of an era: The last class of Marine Scout Snipers graduates on Dec. 15

The last HOGs night will take place the night before, aboard Camp Geiger in North Carolina. 

Timothy Scholl Marine JBLM police officer
Army

Marine-turned-JBLM cop disputes report he assaulted soldier

Scholl was cleared of wrongdoing by leadership at the JBLM Police Department after the incident.

Joel David Beal
Marine Corps

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was attacking a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

Joel David Beal is one of at least eight Marine veterans who have died in Ukraine since Russia launched its latest invasion.

Syria
Iraq

US missions against ISIS up in Iraq and Syria, body count down

ISIS continues as an insurgency more than four years after it lost its caliphate.

The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment
Entertainment

The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment

If you can smell what the Rock is cooking, he and the government would like you to enlist.

VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans
News

VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans

Veterans with VA-backed home loans were promised easy repayments after a forbearance period. When that ended, thousands faced foreclosure.

Yes, the Army and Marines are at Anime NYC
Culture

Yes, the Army and Marines are at Anime NYC

The Marine Corps has set up a "battle dome" at the anime convention.

fort eisenhower renamed
Army

Army spouse at Fort Eisenhower charged with murdering her baby

The child was found dead at home on Nov. 15 following a standoff between the mother and police.

Marine Pfc. Francis J. Flannery
Marine Corps

Marine recruit almost shot a perfect marksmanship score at boot camp

Marine Pfc. Francis J. Flannery never fired a weapon before boot camp. He shot a nearly perfect score on the rifle range.

Stolen National Guard Humvee found after a long chase
National Guard

Stolen National Guard Humvee found after a long chase

As for who stole it and where it has been for the last four months, that remains a mystery.

covid-19 army soldier
Army

Amid recruiting woes, Army sent letters to soldiers separated for vaccine refusal

The Army separated 1,903 active duty soldiers for COVID-19 vaccine refusal. Letters were sent to approximatel 1,900.