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Air Force fires commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Air Force

Air Force fires commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Col. Christopher B. Meeker was removed from his post by Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton due to "a loss of confidence in his ability to lead."

World War I wristwatches
Culture

How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

World War I led to a revolution in timepiece technology.

UCMJ chain of command
Air Force

Pentagon announces overhaul in how the military will investigate serious crimes

The offices will handle UCMJ cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder, removing decisions from the chain of command of those accused.

Russian tank Ukraine
Russia

How many Russian generals have been killed in Ukraine?

The Russians have lost at least seven generals.

San Diego vs Parris Island: Who has the toughest Marine boot camp?
Culture

San Diego vs Parris Island: Who has the toughest Marine boot camp?

The final event at both bases is the Crucible – a last 54-hour field event filled with exhaustion, hunger, and physical stamina challenges.

Santa decoration surrounded by concertina wire.
Culture

How to celebrate Christmas while deployed, according to combat veterans

Dodging minefields to cut down a Christmas tree is always an option.

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays
Space Force

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays

The seventh lengthy mission for the Space Force craft is set for Dec. 28.

Six military Christmas movies to watch this holiday season
Entertainment

Six military Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Ho-ho-ho, we have a movie marathon now.

Why the Army won’t let Santa fly on its helicopters: An investigation
Culture

Why the Army won’t let Santa fly on its helicopters: An investigation

Pentagon officals say the rules' "original intent is lost to the ghosts of Christmas Past."

More drones, missiles launched over Red Sea despite U.S.-led task force
Navy

More drones, missiles launched over Red Sea despite U.S.-led task force

A Navy destroyer shot down several drones over five hours this afternoon.

New defense bill approves psychedelic trials for PTSD in active-duty troops
News

New defense bill approves psychedelic trials for PTSD in active-duty troops

The military will now be giving service members MDMA, magic mushrooms and other drugs to test their therapeutic benefits.

The Air Force is trying to reclaim a World War II-era airfield
World War II

The Air Force is trying to reclaim a World War II-era airfield

The decades-old airfield on Tinian is covered in overgrown vegetation. The Air Force plans to turn it into a modern, small air base.

SOAR 160th crash
Army

Bodies of 3 Army special operations soldiers, Black Hawk helicopter recovered after Nov. 10 crash

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment helicopter crashed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, killing all onboard.

Army recruiter’s calm nerves save man with severed leg after truck crash
Army

Army recruiter’s calm nerves save man with severed leg after truck crash

Engard pulled a tourniquet "as tight as I could, which made him scream but you gotta do what you gotta do. You gotta make the squirting blood stop."

ukraine marine
News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine fought 12 Russians in last stand

Ethan Hunter Hertweck is one of at least 11 Marine veterans killed in Ukraine.

Navy fires commander of E/A-18G squadron for ‘loss of confidence’
Navy

Navy fires commander of E/A-18G squadron for ‘loss of confidence’

The commander of the E/A-18G squadron was fired “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command."

US soldiers earn their ‘Scorpion’ in French Army’s Desert Commando Course
Africa

US soldiers earn their ‘Scorpion’ in French Army’s Desert Commando Course

The "hard part" begins even before the course starts with a pre-assessment by the French military that only selects the most physically and mentally fit.

Santa Claus at Hill AFB
Culture

US military has Santa’s back despite being busy around the world

Now I have a NORAD escort. Ho, ho, ho.

Air Force awards 12 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 4 Bronze Stars for Kabul Airlift
Air Force

Air Force awards 12 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 4 Bronze Stars for Kabul Airlift

Over 100 of the rare flying awards, dozens of Bronze Stars and hundreds of other medals have been approved for missions flown during the 2021 Kabul airlift.

Major Sayed Hussain Musawi, Major Mohammad Bashir Safdari, and Lieutenant Ali Jan Ferdawsi.
Culture

Three former Afghan Air Force pilots killed in Oregon crash

Allies we will never forget.