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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.

The US military will fight the next big war with Xbox-style video game controllers
Weapons

The US military will fight the next big war with Xbox-style video game controllers

“These designs aren’t happenstance."

New Red Hill legal filing alleges water contamination contained antifreeze
Navy

New Red Hill legal filing alleges water contamination contained antifreeze

The latest filing in the Red Hill fuel leak legal case alleges that the Navy did not disclose all of the contaminants that leaked into residents’ drinking water.

Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Birch
Air Force

Air Force 1-star general relieved for ‘shortfalls’ in personal conduct

Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul Birch is a command pilot who has flown more than 750 combat hours.

Iraq Afghanistan movie interpreters
Entertainment

Afghanistan rescue missions are Hollywood’s latest military movie fad

Winning the Forever War on the big screen.

Nasiriyah
Army

How the Battle of Nasiriyah foreshadowed the long slog of the Iraq War

“I remember being terrified that shit just got real.”

‘Shock and awe’: The Iraq War started 20 years ago with a wave of airstrikes
Iraq War

‘Shock and awe’: The Iraq War started 20 years ago with a wave of airstrikes

Before ground troops invaded, coalition forces targeted Iraq's early warning sites from the skies.

Guards open fire after a car ran the gate at Naval Base Coronado
News

Guards open fire after a car ran the gate at Naval Base Coronado

A sheriff's deputy was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

The Marine Corps is offloading some of its decades-old amphibious vehicles onto Greece
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is offloading some of its decades-old amphibious vehicles onto Greece

Greece is set to buy dozens of assault amphibious vehicles in a $268 million arms deal.

CQB tactical training firearms Lucas Botkin
Analysis

Do not use that viral CQB video as instructions on how to clear a room

Life is not a video game.

Sgt Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy Black.
Marine Corps

The Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps reflects on his biggest leadership regret and ‘living with guilt’

“You’re talking about living with guilt.”

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve troops conduct a joint patrol syria
Middle East

Armed Russian ground attack aircraft are increasingly buzzing US troops in Syria

"Unsafe and unprofessional behavior.”

david dezwaan insider attack syria
Air Force

US airman accused of insider attack in Syria cleared of all charges

Four US service members were wounded in the April 7, 2022 attack.

U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School
Military Life

Everything you need to know about Army Mountain Warfare School

All your burning questions about U.S. Army Mountain Warfare School, answered.