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SOAR 160th crash
Army

Five 160th SOAR Nightstalkers killed in training crash identified

Five soldiers with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were killed in a helicopter crash while training over the Mediterranean Sea.

Syrian Democratic Forces
Air Force

US strikes safe house, training site in eastern Syria

It's the second such air strike mission against Iranian-linked facilities in a week.

VA rolls out free healthcare for World War II veterans
World War II

VA rolls out free healthcare for World War II veterans

The new no-cost care eligibility applies to all veterans of the conflict who sign up for VA care.

Five special operations troops killed in aircraft crash in eastern Mediterranean Sea
News

Five special operations troops killed in aircraft crash in eastern Mediterranean Sea

The aircraft suffered a mishap during a "routine air refueling mission" Friday evening.

Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is going back in orbit
Space Force

Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is going back in orbit

The X-37B's seventh mission will launch using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.

USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
News

US military aircraft goes down in Mediterranean after training mishap

U.S. European Command says the aircraft went down Friday evening during a routine training flight. The incident is under investigation.

iconic photo afghanistan
Army

Chinook pilots look back on iconic Afghanistan photo 20 years later

The picture of a "pinnacle" landing by a CH-47 from the Pennsylvania National Guard became an early symbol of the war.

Navy Red Hill fuel spill Hawaii
News

Five active-duty troops sue over Red Hill fuel spill

The plaintiffs from the Army and Navy report family members falling sick as a result of the 2021 spill in Hawaii.

Happy Veterans Day
Entertainment

The best Veterans Day memes

You’re welcome for my service.

The best Marine Corps birthday memes
Entertainment

The best Marine Corps birthday memes

Did y'all hear?

1st Battalion, 3d Marines in Fallujah in November 2004.
Entertainment

The Right Heroes: Marines release short film on Fallujah

“Marines are already dying, and I just got here”

military valor awards
Military Life

Medal of Honor and Silver Stars: A brief history of valor awards in the American military

U.S. military "valor awards" are awarded specifically for courage and skill in combat.

braid religious accomodation
Air Force

Air Force security troop wins right to wear braid as symbol of indigenous heritage

After a Tik Tok video, Native troops from across the military reached out for help navigating the religious accommodation process.

Soldier left threats against Tennessee judge after family court ruling
Army

Soldier left threats against Tennessee judge after family court ruling

The judge said the soldier lied about his drinking habits, domestic violence and animal abuse.

The new teaser for ‘Masters of the Air’ is glorious
Entertainment

The new teaser for ‘Masters of the Air’ is glorious

The third installment of World War II storytelling from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks is still two long, endless months away. But here's a sneak peak.

Thank you for your service
Analysis

Troops and veterans don’t like ‘Thank You For Your Service’ — so what’s better?

TYFYS!

F-15s
Air Force

US launches another airstrike in Syria against target used by Iran

Wednesday’s airstrike follows a similar strike on Oct. 26 in Syria.

military prostitution ring
Analysis

Military officers used prostitution ring that checked IDs, credit cards, employers

Three men were arrested for running a ring that, prosecutors say, drew officers and contractors with security clearances along with politicians, high tech executives and scientists.

marine corps medal
Marine Corps

Marine receives medal for saving woman from ocean during storm

Semper Fi!

Did a stimulant known as ‘the drug of jihad’ fuel Hamas terror on Oct. 7?
Middle East

Did a stimulant known as ‘the drug of jihad’ fuel Hamas terror on Oct. 7?

Hamas fighters may have taken captagon, a drug U.S. troops have repeatedly seized in the fight against ISIS in Syria.