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Navy

Fired submarine commander had been arrested for drunken driving

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna was arrested for DUI by the Washington State Patrol.

Air Force

Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief

One of the Air Force's most iconic bases, Edwards is renowned for its remote desert location. But for families assigned there, it means there's nowhere to live.

Culture

World War II Ghost Army veterans receive the Congressional Gold Medal

Three of the seven surviving Ghost Army veterans were in attendance.

News

Veteran found strangled at Florida VA facility, roommate charged

Christopher Schweikart is charged with first-degree murder.

Air Force

We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’

The AAFES picture turned Robin Lawrence Williams into a military celebrity.

The 3 stages of effective military financial planning and how to maximize your potential

How to plan for transitioning, job searches, and retirement.

Navy

Navy fires commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group Eight

Navy Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski was relieved “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

Culture

Everything you need to know about US Navy submarines

The silent service, “We come unseen.”

Afghanistan

Milley, McKenzie face angry lawmakers over botched Afghan withdrawal, Abbey Gate

Under ferocious questioning from Republicans, the retired generals told a House meeting that the State Deparment's call for an evacuation came too late.

Air Force

Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston

Two commanders were fired and a senior enlisted leader was reassigned on March 14.

Navy

Navy Lt. Cmdr arrested for child sexual abuse in Washington

Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Martinez, 61, was arrested after paying a 14-year-old for sex, authorities say.

Navy

USS Idaho is the Navy’s latest nuclear submarine to be christened

The Navy has a new toy in the works.

Air Force

Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s

Officials did not give details about the fatal incident but said it was being investigated.

News

US troops in Niger are staying put, for now

About 1,000 US personnel are in Niger including roughly 650 troops.

Africa

Niger cuts ties with US military

It's not immediately clear what will happen to the 650 American troops in the country.

Entertainment

‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’

The new documentary adds some needed context that was missing from the miniseries.

Veterans

The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year

The department will also reach out to 40,000 other veterans to connect them with services.

Army

173rd Airborne soldier located after a week AWOL in Italy

Private Angel Gonzales surrendered himself at the U.S. Embassy in Rome after walking out of Aviano Air Base days prior.

Korean War

Korean war soldier who went missing at 17 identified

Cpl. Ray K. Lilly was captured during fighting near Unsan in November 1950.

Analysis

VA has $20 million for MDMA therapies, but that’s not all it needs

In clinical trials, MDMA-assisted therapy showed a 71% cure rate for PTSD, along with a significant reduction in symptoms for 87%.