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Pentagon extends deployment of 400 troops along US-Mexico border
Mexico

Pentagon extends deployment of 400 troops along US-Mexico border

About 400 active duty troops will remain deployed to the southwestern border, two months longer than their original orders.

Army’s pre-boot boot camp to become permanent
Army

Army’s pre-boot boot camp to become permanent

The Army launched the Army Future Soldier Preparatory Course last year to help potential soldiers reach recruitment standards.

Military suicide prevention
Mental Health

U.S. Army implements Brandon Act, giving soldiers new mental health options

Soldiers can now request a mental health evaluation from a supervisor without needing to give a reason.

Marines folding a flag
Marine Corps

Marine studying at Marine Corps University found dead

The death is under investigation.

World War II OSS veteran, 100, earns Special Forces tab
Army

World War II OSS veteran, 100, earns Special Forces tab

His covert operations in France and China with the OSS were classified for 50 years.

Pentagon unveils “one-stop shop” for declassified information on UFOs
News

Pentagon unveils “one-stop shop” for declassified information on UFOs

The truth is out there.

presidential unit citation
Army

The Presidential Unit Citation’s history of heroism

The Presidential Unit Citation is America’s highest decoration that a military unit can receive, awarded for gallantry in the most dangerous missions.

Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force

Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation

The Presidential Unit Citation is the US military’s highest unit award.

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation
Army

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation

The Kabul evacuation rescued more than 124,000 people. Some troops say that more individual awards should be approved from the mission.

fort moore arrests
Army

2 Fort Moore soldiers arrested with grenade simulators, mortar shell, steroids

Two Fort Moore soldiers were arrested with explosive devices, a mortar shell, close to 20 rifles and handguns, and steroids.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Army

Army doctor charged with series of alleged sexual assaults

The Army preferred charges against Maj. Michael Stockin on Tuesday. The number of alleged assaults was not clear, but a lawyer said it could be 20 or more.

Army Sgt. Rolondo Boone
Army

Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group charged with murder

Army Sgt. Rolondo Boone was arrested on Aug. 28.

marine recruit gen z
Entertainment

Marine officer proposes fix for Gen Z recruiting crisis in new book

His recommendations include “performance pay" as a bonus to incentivize service members.

3M Earplugs
Afghanistan

3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited

Roughly 260,000 lawsuits have been filed over the earplugs.

Marines killed in Osprey crash
Marine Corps

3 Marines killed in MV-22 Osprey crash identified

All three were assigned to Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 363 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

US Special Operations Command, CENTCOM, MacDill evacuate for Idalia
Air Force

US Special Operations Command, CENTCOM, MacDill evacuate for Idalia

Troops at MacDill Air Force Base, which is home to CENTCOM and USSOCOM, were told to evacuate by Tuesday morning.

Somalia
Africa

US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab fighters

The US has launched more than a dozen airstrikes in Somalia this year.

Intractable chronic low back pain plagues the military more than we think—and it won’t go away on its own

Intractable chronic low back pain plagues the military more than we think—and it won’t go away on its own

Within five years, it becomes the biggest risk factor for permanent disability.

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon
Historical Figures

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

Military assisting in rescue and recovery in Maui
News

Military assisting in rescue and recovery in Maui

The death toll stands at 155.