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

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 led to a revolution in timepiece technology.

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.

The Russians have lost at least seven generals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The military will now be giving service members MDMA, magic mushrooms and other drugs to test their therapeutic benefits.