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US troops in Ukraine
Ukraine

US troops in Ukraine now eligible for combat pay

The move comes almost 18 months after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Army Maj. Gen. Anthony Potts Aberdeen Proving Ground plane crash
Army

Army two-star general killed in private aviation plane crash

The NTSB is investigating the fatal crash.

marine corps amphibious combat vehicle
Marine Corps

Dozens of Marines complete revised training course to operate Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The new course comes after a series of mishaps involving ACVs last year.

Air Force engineer under investigation for “critical compromise” of communications
Air Force

Air Force engineer under investigation for “critical compromise” of communications

A raid found thousands of dollars in stolen equipment and multiple radio passwords.

3rd Infantry Division is fighting wildfires in Greece
Army

3rd Infantry Division is fighting wildfires in Greece

Fires have burned for days, displacing thousands and setting off military explosives.

Biden signs executive order changing how military handles serious criminal cases including sexual assault [Updated]
News

Biden signs executive order changing how military handles serious criminal cases including sexual assault [Updated]

The change comes two years after an independent commission recommended it to the Pentagon.

Helicopter crash puts US-Australia exercise on hold; aircrew still missing
News

Helicopter crash puts US-Australia exercise on hold; aircrew still missing

The helicopter went down in the waters off Australia Friday night.

Staff Sgt. Steven T. Smiley
Marine Corps

Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible

The Parris Island drill instructor has been cleared of the most serious charges.

Buying your first home? Here are some tips from Navy Federal Credit Union

Buying your first home? Here are some tips from Navy Federal Credit Union

From getting your finances in order to finally closing on the home of your dreams, these tips from Navy Federal will help you get where you need to go.

Retired Navy pilot says unidentified aircraft ‘far superior’ to anything US could develop in next decade
Navy

Retired Navy pilot says unidentified aircraft ‘far superior’ to anything US could develop in next decade

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena remain a mystery.

Army Bowe Bergdahl Afghanistan desertion
Army

Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial is overturned

A federal judge voided the court-martial of Bowe Bergdahl this week.

Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee
Marine Corps

The Pentagon didn’t refuse to pay $60,000 to fly fallen Marine Nicole Gee to Arlington [Updated]

Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee was killed on Aug. 26, 2021 in Kabul.

marine death lejeune
Marine Corps

Three Camp Lejeune Marines died of carbon monoxide poisoning

Autopsies confirmed the three Camp Lejeune Marines found dead in a car 20 miles from the base over the weekend died from breathing the odorless gas.

rapid dragon
Air Force

Air Force shows off its Rapid Dragon cruise missile system on China’s doorstep

Mobility Guardian 2023 reportedly included another demonstration of launching a cruise missile from a cargo plane

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tanner Kaltenberg
Marine Corps

3 Camp Lejeune Marines found dead in North Carolina

The circumstances surrounding these Marines’ deaths are under investigation.

Army Fort Bliss shooting
Army

Army identifies soldier killed during Fort Bliss vehicle accident

Sgt. Joel Sanchez, 24, was killed July 21, 2023.

Russian jet damage a US drone over Syria
Air Force

Watch as a Russian jet damages a US drone over Syria

Back in the USSR - Come and keep your comrade warm.

Russian fighter jet
Air Force

The U.S. military is still confronting Russian pilots over Syria

“It’s a game of poker, and the ante is going up."

North Korea DMZ joint security area
Army

Everything we know about the U.S. Army soldier in North Korea

Army Pvt. Travis King crossed into North Korea in July 18 at Panmunjom

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus
Air Force

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus

The change comes 11 days after the Air Force ran low on cash for personnel programs.