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1st Battalion, 3d Marines in Fallujah in November 2004.
Entertainment

The Right Heroes: Marines release short film on Fallujah

“Marines are already dying, and I just got here”

military valor awards
Military Awards

Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

U.S. military "valor awards" are awarded specifically for courage and skill in combat.

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Air Force

Air Force security troop wins right to wear braid as symbol of indigenous heritage

After a Tik Tok video, Native troops from across the military reached out for help navigating the religious accommodation process.

Soldier left threats against Tennessee judge after family court ruling
Army

Soldier left threats against Tennessee judge after family court ruling

The judge said the soldier lied about his drinking habits, domestic violence and animal abuse.

The new teaser for ‘Masters of the Air’ is glorious
Entertainment

The new teaser for ‘Masters of the Air’ is glorious

The third installment of World War II storytelling from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks is still two long, endless months away. But here's a sneak peak.

Thank you for your service
Analysis

Troops and veterans don’t like ‘Thank You For Your Service’ — so what’s better?

TYFYS!

F-15s
Air Force

US launches another airstrike in Syria against target used by Iran

Wednesday’s airstrike follows a similar strike on Oct. 26 in Syria.

military prostitution ring
Analysis

Military officers used prostitution ring that checked IDs, credit cards, employers

Three men were arrested for running a ring that, prosecutors say, drew officers and contractors with security clearances along with politicians, high tech executives and scientists.

marine corps medal
Marine Corps

Marine receives medal for saving woman from ocean during storm

Semper Fi!

Did a stimulant known as ‘the drug of jihad’ fuel Hamas terror on Oct. 7?
Middle East

Did a stimulant known as ‘the drug of jihad’ fuel Hamas terror on Oct. 7?

Hamas fighters may have taken captagon, a drug U.S. troops have repeatedly seized in the fight against ISIS in Syria.

Troops shooting artillery with rounds in the foreground.
Army

Army says supplying Ukraine, Israel with artillery will cost $3 billion

Army acquisition chief said the U.S. produces about 28,000 rounds per month. New funding would help make that 100,000.

Senate confirms generals
Analysis

Senate Democrats will challenge Tuberville on blocked military promotions

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala,) has been preventing the Senate from voting on military promotions en masse since February.

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Joining the Military

A new Army TV ad ‘Jumps’ into recruiting — and more might be on the way

A new report says the Army should spend more on TV ads and less on "signing bonuses."

unit patches from several different units, both formal and informal.
Culture

The top 10 Army unit patches from glider units to PSYOP

We asked, and you provided!

barracks mold congress
Analysis

Fixes to ‘unacceptable’ barracks must be underway by 2025, say lawmakers

A recent Government Accountability Office report identified the root causes behind the US military’s barracks problems.

When it comes to support, T-Mobile doesn’t just talk the talk, they march the walk

When it comes to support, T-Mobile doesn’t just talk the talk, they march the walk

The Un-carrier will carry you.

4 ways veterans might be hampering their own job search

4 ways veterans might be hampering their own job search

Beware of these common mistakes.

Senators press Army on what went wrong with Maine shooter
Army

Senators press Army on what went wrong with Maine shooter

Maine's two Senators have asked the Army's IG to look into what could've prevented the state's deadliest mass shooting.

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Marine Corps

An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball

Before he was diagnosed, Jack Lowe planned to follow a family tradition in the Marine Corps. Now an Honorary Marine, he got to attend a Marine Corps ball.

iraq attacks
Iraq

Pentagon now says 46 troops injured in Iraq and Syria attacks, double previous announced

Officials now say that 45 troops were wounded in a series of mid-October attacks against Al Asad Air Base in Iraq and the Al Tanf garrison in Syria.