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Entertainment

Meet Marine-turned-stand up comedian Bryson Banks

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Army

Army says combat patches memo on social media is ‘not valid’

The Army has not relaxed the criteria for wearing combat patches.

Benefits

VA opens benefits to vets with other than honorable discharges

New rule changes remove barriers for dismissals tied to homosexuality, as well as create an exemption for "compelling circumstances."

Drone Swarms

US needs cheaper ways to shoot down drones, Pentagon acquisition chief says

It's currently costing more than $100,000 per shot to take out UAS, William LaPlante said.

Marine Corps

This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter

For two services supposedly focused on boats and ground ops, there sure is some great flying going on in this photo.

Army

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe

The command will take over for 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters as part of support for the NATO mission.

Air Force

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

The math involved in recent shootdowns of Iranian drones suggests yes.

Marine Corps

Marine who died in aviation ground mishap identified

We honor the memory of Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya.

Culture

Navy officer Paul Johnson just completed an epic run across the US

He ran 3,000 miles and raised over half a million dollars for Team RWB

Army

Army general bans most work texts after duty day

Democracy has broken out.

News

Update the safety brief: the flame-throwing robot dog is here

The company sells a variety of devices like the TF-19 WASP, a drone with a flamethrower attachment.

Military Branches

Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare

Millions of veterans who rely on the internet for health care may lose access at the end of April, VA officials say.

Air Force

Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary

Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit.

Marine Corps

2 Marines have died within a week while on duty

The Marines died near Camp Lejeune and at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.

News

Dead Reckoning calls on ‘warrior poets’ for final anthology of veteran writing

“We hope it brings closure and peace to veterans who may have something to say in this medium but not sure who to say it to."

Army

Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense unit

Army Lt. Col. Eric Ackles was relieved of command following an investigation.

Army

US Special Forces are prioritizing Stinger missile training again

This is one of many recent changes to the Special Forces Qualifications Course.

Marine Corps

Over 100 ‘hidden camera’ explicit videos of US troops in Guam were uploaded to adult site

Over 100 sexual videos of U.S. service members taken by hidden cameras at Guam Naval Base were viewable on an explicit website for at least a week in 2020.

Europe

US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine

Air defense artillery and weapon systems are headed to Ukraine after top military officials warned in early April that that Ukrainians would be outshot 10 to 1 'in weeks.'

Navy

Navy offers some sailors $100,000 to reenlist

The Navy has surpassed its retention goal for this fiscal year so far.