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Entertainment

Afghan war veteran on writing ‘Life and Death at Abbey Gate’

"I know that there's a ton of other people that did some heroic shit, and I felt like their stories need to be told, too."

Army

Drill sergeant shoots first perfect score at Army marksman course

Staff Sgt. Do Hwan Yi is the first soldier to shoot a perfect score in the Army's Marksmanship Master Trainer Course at Fort Moore.

News

No, the military isn’t recruiting illegal immigrants

Immigrants not in the country legally would not be eligible for the program.

Entertainment

In China, if ‘Jody’ steals your girl, he gets 10 months in jail

Ain't no use in lookin' back, Jody's got a 10 month prison sentence.

Culture

New Hampshire welcomes home fallen Marine pilot, Capt. Jack Casey

Everyone in attendance shared a similar stone-cold look on their faces. Some shed tears as the hearse rolled by.

Army

National Guard asked to deploy to suburban Boston high school

The guardsmen would be used as hall monitors and substitute teachers.

Africa

US drone strike may have killed 2 doctors held hostage

The Feb. 15 drone strike against al-Shabab took place near Jilib in southern Somalia.

Entertainment

The 5 best books about Recon Marines and warfare — according to Recon Marines

Swift, Silent, Deadly. These are the books Recon Marines recommend.

Military Life

The Department of Defense says it has a plan to improve housing for troops

The Department of Defense is proposing a sweeping wave of new construction meant to replace old, moldy and broken barracks.

Navy

Navy commissions ship named for Medal of Honor recipient

John L. Canley led a company of Marines through brutal fighting in the Tet Offensive. 50 years later he received the nation's highest military honor.

World War I

Bell salvaged from Navy destroyer sunk in World War I

The USS Jacob Jones was sunk by a German U-boat in late 1917, killing more than half of its crew.

Middle East

US forces hit Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, takes out missiles and naval drones

It's the first instance the Yemeni group has prepared an underwater drone for attacks.

Space Force

Space Force cancels classified military communications satellite project

The move comes even as Space Force pushes to build out its orbital infrastructure.

National Guard

Texas is building an 80-acre forward operating base for the National Guard at the border

The planned base along the Rio Grande River is expected to open at a later time.

Ukraine

Ukrainian troops pull out of Avdiivka after months of fighting

The city fell after heavy casualties on both sides.

Culture

What is the Marine’s so-called ‘old corps’?

There’s not an old corps, or a new corps, just the Marine Corps.

Afghanistan War

Traumatic brain injuries linked to risk of brain cancer

A study of nearly two million post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injuries and penetrating trauma found increased risk for brain cancer.

Marine Corps

Six Marine Security Guards have died overseas since 2022

"Those are really high numbers.”

Army

The 82nd Airborne is dropping munitions from drones

Increased drone activity in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine is changing how the Army prepares for combat.

Navy

Navy now allows sailors to wear leggings under PT shorts

The Navy made the change as part of its latest uniform policy update.