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Former soldier searched Google, Reddit for spying tips, prosecutors say
Army

Former soldier searched Google, Reddit for spying tips, prosecutors say

Investigators say they found a document on the man's computer titled: “Important Information to Share with Chinese Government.”

Marine Corps
Opinion

Opinion: In the name of health care freedom, millions of veterans may lose theirs

The grim danger of these bills is being slyly obscured by their authors.

best challenge coin ever
Culture

A ‘mustang’ officer created the greatest challenge coin ever

Well done, sir!

Special Forces
Army

Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets

The Army could cut about 3,000 special operators, about 10% of its special operations community.

mold device army
Housing

To battle moldy barracks, Fort Stewart soldiers built their own mold detectors

The system, which may soon be in barracks all over base, finds moldy conditions before they show up on TikTok videos.

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding
Housing

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding

Hawley echoed a similar move by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville that has blocked the promotions of 600 generals.

turkish drone
Air Force

US F-16 shoots down a Turkish drone over Syria

The Turkish drone was armed with air-to-ground munitions and flying over US forces in Syria.

Fort Drum medics
Army

Army combat medics honored for saving choking baby’s life

The combat medics received the Army Commendation Medal on Sept. 29.

alaska soldiers training crash
Military Life

Army identifies two soldiers killed in Alaska training

Spc. Jeremy Daniel Evans, 23, was from Tennessee and Spc. Brian Joshua Snowden, 22, was from Missouri. The two were assigned to 11th Airborne Division.

claymore mine
History

How the claymore mine changed the battlefield forever

Front toward enemy.

Seized rifles on a ship.
Analysis

US gives Ukraine ammunition seized from Iranian smugglers

The Navy seized more than one million rounds of Iranian ammo aimed for the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

3d Marine Littoral Regiment
Marine Corps

Commandant wants all Marines to do a tour in the Indo-Pacific

Marines’ promotions are not based on where they are assigned.

Inside Task Force 99, the Air Force’s custom drone builders
Air Force

Inside Task Force 99, the Air Force’s custom drone builders

Task Force 99, based in Qatar, builds and test custom and commercial drones in Middle East operations.

special operations forces vs special forces
Culture

Special Forces vs special operations forces — what’s the difference?

Yes, there is a difference. No, Navy SEALs are not Special Forces.

army new rifle
Army

First photos of 101st Airborne soldiers testing the Army’s new rifles

The XM7 and XM250 were delivered to Fort Campbell last month as the first operational replacements for the ubiquitous M4 and M249.

LMTV
Army

2 soldiers killed, 12 injured in 11th Airborne vehicle crash

A total of 17 soldiers were in a single Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, which flipped over.

operation gothic serpent black hawk down
Culture

Operation Gothic Serpent veterans reflect on ‘Black Hawk Down’ battle

Members of Task Force Ranger overcame the challenges of fighting an entire city.

moorefield dogs
News

Pentagon official charged with running dog fighting ring from his home

Police found electrical equipment and jumper cables "consistent with devices used to execute dogs" in the home of a Pentagon administrator.

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads
Education

Army wants one-third of future recruits to be college grads

The Army will create two new MOSs — including warrant officers — to focus on reversing two years of missed recruiting goals.

Dalton Medlin
Army

U.S. Army infantry veteran killed in Ukraine leading daring recon mission

Dalton Medlin served as infantryman in the US Army from 2017 to 2021. He died Sept. 27 from wounds suffered leading a reconnaissance mission.