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NATO boosts forces in Kosovo following shootout near Serbian border
Europe

NATO boosts forces in Kosovo following shootout near Serbian border

The NATO mission includes more than 600 American troops already in the country.

Marines temporarily relax regulations due to camouflauge uniform shortage
Marine Corps

Marines temporarily relax regulations due to camouflauge uniform shortage

The Marine Corps can mix it up and wear desert camo instead of forest camo.

special operations Stronghold Program
Transition

Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together

The parallels between the two professions were a bonding force within the group.

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Air Force

Congress blasts Pentagon for ‘dreadful’ barracks conditions

Congress members called an instance of service members having to clean a barracks room after a suicide "reprehensible."

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Navy

Five Navy admirals rebuked for Red Hill fuel leaks

The 2021 fuel spill contaminated ground water and sickened about 6,000 military and civilian residents. Seven navy captains will also receive non-judicial punishments.

bud/s seals drug testing
Navy

Naval Special Warfare command to begin random testing for performance enhancing drugs

Naval Special Warfare Command is in charge of the Navy's SEAL teams, Special Warfare Combat Crewmen.

task and purpose
Opinion

A letter from the editor regarding the war crimes opinion story

You can and should expect better from me, personally, as the editor of Task and Purpose.

Military personnel look at digital, cyber information.
Analysis

‘Hunt Forward’ cyber teams have deployed to 24 countries, including Ukraine

The cyber defense teams monito crucial networks in allied countries. US cyber chief Gen. Paul Nakasone also said the NSA is centralizing AI-related missions.

AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter
Army

For 13th time, sensitive military information leaked on ‘War Thunder’

“There is no way to 100% guarantee that someone else wouldn't go crazy one day and do one more post.”

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Army

Green Berets vs Navy SEALs: Inside the Best Combat Diver Competition

The revamped competition is now open to all SOF units, not just Green Berets.

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United States

Senator Warren accuses Pentagon appointees of using position for “personal profit”

Sen. Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the Pentagon Wednesday with ethics concerns with the office dedicated to private funding defense technology.

2023 Best Combat Diver Competition
Army

5th Special Forces Group wins 2023 Best Combat Diver Competition

The events included a water airborne drop, a kayak race, academic testing on combat diving operations, and several other challenging events.

unsafe army barracks gross mold
Air Force

Moldy, rat-infested barracks are getting Congressional attention

Some NCOs admit they go easy on physical training for junior troops who must live in moldy, substandard dorms.

travis king released
Army

American soldier who crossed into North Korea back in US custody

The Army soldier ran across the border after skipping out on a flight back to the U.S. in July.

Why National University is a great choice for veterans

Why National University is a great choice for veterans

NU is a firm foundation for a successful post-military career.

Navy SEALs
Entertainment

The 5 best books about Navy SEALs — according to Navy SEALs

Dive into the culture and history of the Navy’s SEAL teams through the written word.

government shutdown closed
Analysis

If the government shuts down, here’s what troops can expect

Active duty jobs, most medical care and veteran benefits will be unaffected while guard and reserve troops face mixed rules.

USS Bunker Hill decommissioned
Navy

USS Bunker Hill: Fair winds and following seas

The USS Bunker Hill saw action in Operation Earnest Will, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield.

M1 Abrams tanks for Ukraine
Europe

M1 Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine, F-16 training to follow soon

Ukraine is getting 31 M1 Abrams tanks from the United States.

fired sub captain USS Alabama
Navy

Captain of missile submarine USS Alabama fired for ‘loss of confidence’

The submarine can be armed with 20 nuclear missiles, which it can fire in a matter of minutes.