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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.

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.

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.

Analysis

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

TYFYS!

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.

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

Marine receives medal for saving woman from ocean during storm

Semper Fi!

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.

Army

Army says supplying Ukraine, Israel with artillery will cost $3 billion

Army acquisition chief said the U.S. produces about 28,000 rounds per month. New funding would help make that 100,000.

Analysis

Senate Democrats will challenge Tuberville on blocked military promotions

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala,) has been preventing the Senate from voting on military promotions en masse since February.

Army

A new Army TV ad ‘Jumps’ into recruiting — and more might be on the way

A new report says the Army should spend more on TV ads and less on "signing bonuses."

Culture

The top 10 Army unit patches from glider units to PSYOP

We asked, and you provided!

Analysis

Fixes to ‘unacceptable’ barracks must be underway by 2025, say lawmakers

A recent Government Accountability Office report identified the root causes behind the US military’s barracks problems.

When it comes to support, T-Mobile doesn’t just talk the talk, they march the walk

The Un-carrier will carry you.

4 ways veterans might be hampering their own job search

Beware of these common mistakes.

Army

Senators press Army on what went wrong with Maine shooter

Maine's two Senators have asked the Army's IG to look into what could've prevented the state's deadliest mass shooting.

Career

An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball

Before he was diagnosed, Jack Lowe planned to follow a family tradition in the Marine Corps. Now an Honorary Marine, he got to attend a Marine Corps ball.

Iraq

Pentagon now says 46 troops injured in Iraq and Syria attacks, double previous announced

Officials now say that 45 troops were wounded in a series of mid-October attacks against Al Asad Air Base in Iraq and the Al Tanf garrison in Syria.

Afghanistan War

Blood brothers: In the Pacific, US medics may soon use blood from allies

A first-of-it-kind agreement could see U.S. combat medics in the Indo Pacific treat American troops with blood from other nations.

Army

Soldier dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

Army Staff Sgt. Felix A. Berrios died on Nov. 3.