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U.S. troops have been based in Greenland for decades, starting in World War II, when weather stations on the island provided vital intelligence to the Allies.

The three Air National Guard F-16 pilots — with callsigns "Fume," "Boom," and "Hammer" — took down at least 15 drones and missiles, including a rare kill with a plane's gun.

Reenlistment bonuses will still go to in-demand jobs, but a new program will make bonuses larger for top performers on PT tests and day-to-day job skills.

Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis’ parents have announced that President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to their son.

"Armored Palmer," "Aneurysm," and "About 50/50" were also training last month. Army crews traditionally are allowed to pick their tank names during gunnery qualification.

The unit previously deployed to the region in 2023, where they countered nearly 100 Iranian drone attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria.

“The pin inside my coat reminds me that service isn't just a phase of life, it’s the whole point,” wrote Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe.

Approval for waivers for recruits with mental health exemptions will now be handled by two- and three-star commanders who more directly oversee street recruiters.

A memorial for Pretti at the Minneapolis VA is now planned, a week after the ICU nurse was killed. Several Minneapolis VA employees report slow responses from national leadership in the days following.

Joseph Felix was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but was released early and recently arrested in South Carolina for cruelty to children.

The new Space Force command focuses on terrestrial and orbital defenses over the United States proper, as well as Canada and Greenland.

The $70 million overhaul includes expanding the runway at Manda Bay. The base is used as part of counterterrorism operations against al-Shabab and ISIS-Somalia.

The Air Force recently reversed course to require only one annual scheduled review, but plans to include unscheduled ones as well.

Military installation commanders now have more leeway to determine threats from unauthorized drones nearby and deal with them.

Maryland State Police and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Inspector General have been investigating a drug ring for months.

At the heart of the Air Force's combat search and rescue corps is its aging fleet of rescue helicopters. But as the Air Force phases in new HH-60Ws, the size of the force is set to shrink.

Sometimes called the "Inspector Gadget" jacket for its dated styling, the Marines' all-weather coats were found to leak an orange liquid.

“The simulated airstrips provide an immediate, realistic mission context that allows trainees to understand the ‘why’ behind their training.”

An Army unit created to train Afghan forces will operate the Combined Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama. Graduates of that course will now receive the Army’s jungle tab.