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Army

Special Forces patch with Nazi logo was banned in 2022

The previous Army inquiry found soldiers were generally ignorant about the image's historical meaning and symbolism.

Military Life

The MISSION Act: Understanding the VA’s Community Care Program

The program provides better access for veterans while avoiding the waiting lines.

Army

Army investigating Nazi imagery on Special Forces patch posted online

The picture was removed from the 20th Special Forces Group Instagram page as of Tuesday.

Army

Army wants cav scouts, military police to reclass to fill shortages

The Army wants volunteers who are willing to switch MOSs but cavalry scouts and military cops may be required to change careers when they reenlist.

Air Force

Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers

The class is meant to help airmen deal with facial skin conditions.

Army

Somali troops train alongside U.S. forces in Justified Accord military exercise

Somalia remains a battlefield in the War on Terrorism.

Culture

American soldier killed during D-Day assault identified, will now be laid to rest

His remains were identified on Aug. 21, 2023, but his family wasn’t briefed until just recently.

Air Force

Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group

The firing was "to ensure proper command climate and appropriate leadership" the base said.

Analysis

Marine special operations veteran analyzes viral Israeli CQB video

Complacency can kill.

Afghanistan

ISIS still a threat but more active in Asia and Africa, Pentagon says

Pentagon says ISIS branches are increasingly more active in Central Asia and Africa.

Marine Corps

Marine Gunnery Sgt. stops fellow Marine from jumping off a bridge

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Frazier was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

Air Force

In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors

For the first time in 20 years, all three military academies had a wrestler earn Division I All-American honors. A Coast Guard Academy wrestler took Division III honors.

Russia

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?

The United States warned Russia of a potential attack ahead of Friday's assault on Crocus City Hall.

Career

Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies

A new Government Accountability Office report says that the Department of Defense isn't verifying if at-risk troops actually get the help they need reentering civilian life.

Military Life

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail

The Army has set up water distribution tanks across the Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield to help mitigate the disruptions.

Navy

US Navy sailor dies in non-combat incident in the Red Sea

Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola served aboard the USS Mason.

National Guard

Alaska Air National Guard Pararescue team parachutes to critical patient

The weather made it too dangerous for a civilian air evacuation. So the 176th Wing took the mission.

Air Force

Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children

Investigators first focused on the airman for extremism ties but he possessed and distributed explicit images of children.

Navy

Navy has fired at least 3 commanding officers for DUIs in 2024

“U.S. Navy leaders are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct.”

Culture

The weirdest superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans

"It’s like sex panther cologne; it worked 60% of the time, every time.”