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army HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
Army

9 soldiers killed after two Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky

A routine training mission turned deadly.

Mike Day Navy SEAL
Navy

Mike Day, Navy SEAL who survived being shot 27 times in Iraq, dies

Mike Day, a decorated Navy SEAL shot 27 times in Iraq in 2007, passed away earlier this week.

Navy corpsman, Army soldier help save injured motorcyclist’s life in Texas
Army

Navy corpsman, Army soldier help save injured motorcyclist’s life in Texas

Always on call.

Iraq
Iran

Senate votes to repeal authorization for Iraq wars

Better late than never.

Michael Collazo
Marine Corps

Marine infantry veteran with Nashville police helped take down active shooter

Nashville police officers have been praised for their quick response.

Here’s exactly how not to throw a hand grenade
Ukraine

Here’s exactly how not to throw a hand grenade

Don’t do what this man does.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Iran

Iran has attacked US troops 83 times since Biden became president

The U.S. military was unable to provide information on how often Iran attacked U.S. troops during previous administrations.

How a team of scientists are exploring the remnants of a World War II battlefield at Guam
News

How a team of scientists are exploring the remnants of a World War II battlefield at Guam

Over two expeditions, a team from the National Park Service will map out the damage and artifacts left over from fighting during World War II.

Syria
Iran

How the US mission in Syria evolved into a proxy war with Iran

Iran sees Syria as vital to its mission of driving the United States out of the Middle East.

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ delivers series-best action and a compelling story
Entertainment

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ delivers series-best action and a compelling story

Instead of feeling repetitive or boring, the latest installment is the most thrilling yet.

Army pulls ‘Be All You Can Be’ commercials after Jonathan Majors’ arrest
Army

Army pulls ‘Be All You Can Be’ commercials after Jonathan Majors’ arrest

The actor was arrested Saturday on charges of assault.

Putin: Russia will deploy tactical nukes in Belarus
News

Putin: Russia will deploy tactical nukes in Belarus

Moscow will retain control, but several weapons will be stationed in the neighboring country.

A new opera about drone strikes is coming to the Kennedy Center
Entertainment

A new opera about drone strikes is coming to the Kennedy Center

'Grounded' follows an F-16 pilot reassigned to operating a drone over Afghanistan.

Syria drone strike Iran ISIS
Middle East

US conducts airstrikes in Syria after drone attack kills American contractor, injures troops

The airstrikes were in response to an attack that occurred Thursday at a coalition base near Hasakah in northeast Syria.

VA investigates, veterans affairs employee with El Paso, Texas VA who called veteran and left voicemail that prompted an investigation.
News

No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money

Everyone remain calm.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Allen Amos-Dixon
Army

Fort Bragg soldier charged with killing 3rd Special Forces Group member

Staff Sgt. Brandon Allen Amos-Dixon is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.

Navy Federal Credit Union membership offers even more

Navy Federal Credit Union membership offers even more

Join the family and see what Navy Federal Credit Union can do for you.

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Tanks

Russia is dusting off ancient tanks as losses mount in Ukraine

The Russian military has lost more than 1,800 tanks since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.

Fort Pickett Fort Barfoot naming commission
Army

Fort Pickett to become the first Army base to drop its Confederate namesake

Welcome to Fort Barfoot.

Ukraine russia war
Europe

What are America’s goals in Ukraine? It’s not totally clear

It’s not actually clear whether the US wants Ukraine to defeat Russia.