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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: A person walks past a homeless encampment in the Skid Row community on September 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. State and local lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, are seeking to overturn lower court decisions which currently block their power to clear encampments with unhoused people. Dozens of leaders, many from Western states including California, have turned to the Supreme Court to overturn the rulings. Skid Row is home to thousands of people who either live on the streets or in shelters. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Veterans

Veteran homelessness grew by 7.4% in 2022

The increase was less than the overall rise in homelessness.

Soldier in cold environment
Air Force

Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

A "Cold Weather" special duty pay was included in recent military legislation.

U.S. Army soldiers ruckmarching with both the ALICE and MOLLE packs.
Tech & Tactics

MOLLE vs. ALICE: Which pack reigns supreme?

Both have their purpose. But which is the best?

Purple Heart
News

5 US troops awarded Purple Hearts since latest Iraq, Syria attacks began in October

A total of 66 US troops have been wounded since October.

Civil War
Entertainment

In ‘Civil War’ trailer, America’s internal divisions lead to Iraq-style violence

“I don’t need your civil war” – Axl Rose.

ACFT fitness test
Army

Army must “increase” fitness standards, but can use gender-specific scores

The Army said it's going to meet the new requirement with "analytically driven standards." Congress did not require that scores be gender-neutral.

Royal Marines
News

US Marine is top student at Royal Marine Commando course

The Royal Marines are famous for their grueling training.

Marine Sgt. Matthew K. Bylski
News

Marine killed in tactical vehicle rollover on Camp Pendleton identified

We honor the memory of this Marine.

Rob Ham and the two Afghan interpreter brothers, Saifullah and Ismail Haqmal.
Afghanistan

Army veteran tells story about saving his two Afghan interpreters in ‘Interpreters Wanted’

"Your deployment is over, but my deployment will never end."

carpenter medal of honor
Entertainment

A new Army supercomputer is named after a Medal of Honor recipient

At the naming ceremony, Marine Kyle Carpenter joked, "You all will be very surprised that Marines do not usually spend a lot of time around advanced computing systems."

Air Force’s Operation Christmas Drop delivers holiday bundles, spirit to Pacific islands
Air Force

Air Force’s Operation Christmas Drop delivers holiday bundles, spirit to Pacific islands

The annual operation airdrops humanitarian supplies and toys to 58 islands across the Pacific.

Amphibious Combat Vehicle
Marine Corps

Marine killed in Amphibious Combat Vehicle rollover at Camp Pendleton

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt Alan T. Yoshida
Air Force

Legendary Combat Controller from Task Force Dagger dies at 51

Air Force Chief Master Sgt Alan T. Yoshida was among the first Americans to fight in Afghanistan in 2001.

Army tape test in action
Military Life

What is the Army tape test, and how do you pass it?

I never made weight for my height while in the Army, but it was obvious I wasn’t overweight.

The U.S. has cut its troop presence in Niger by almost half
Africa

The U.S. has cut its troop presence in Niger by almost half

U.S. troops in Niger went from around 1,100 in September to 648 in December.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
News

No, SECDEF Austin did not threaten to send US troops to fight in Ukraine

Your uncles, cousins, and sons are not being sent to fight against Russia.

Task and Purpose 2023 holiday gift guide
Culture

The 2023 Task & Purpose ultimate holiday gift guide for veterans

Everything you didn’t know you needed, in one convenient holiday gift guide.

cmsaf nuclear weapons
Air Force

The new Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force has nuclear weapons background

CMSgt. David A. Flosi spent much of his career in the secretive world of nuclear munitions. He'll now serve as the Air Force's senior enlisted advisor.

Air Force Col. Sean D. Riley
News

Wing commander relieved over Teixeira classified document leak

Air Force Col. Sean Riley was among 15 people punished for the data leak.

Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region
Military Life

Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region

Roughly 100 families living off base were displaced by the tornado.