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News

US artillery troops “plagued by nightmares,” other psychological troubles after fighting ISIS

A new report outlines how repeated exposure to artillery shockwaves left troops hallucinating, panicking and struggling.

Army

Fort Liberty soldier arrested, faces 34 counts of sex crimes against minors

A civil affairs team sergeant with 1st Special Forces Command was arrested by local authorities last month.

Army

Army rescues three teenagers in remote part of Alaska

The soldiers flew through poor visibility to reach the teens on Halloween night.

Marine Corps

Ex-Marine pleads guilty to weapons charge after being indicted in Neo Nazi plot to attack power grid

Liam Collins was kicked out of the Marine Corps in 2020 after he was discovered to post on a neo-Nazi message board.

Historical Figures

Ken Mattingly, astronaut, pilot and admiral, dead at 87

He flew on Apollo 16 and two space shuttle missions after missing Apollo 13.

Entertainment

‘Veteran with a Sign’ launches new podcast

“We’re going in and trying to save as many lives as we can.”

Navy

US sends a warning with 2 aircraft carriers in the Mediterranean at the same time

Two carriers in the same region send a universal message: Don’t mess with us.

Analysis

Marine machine gunner breaks down the Air Force negligent discharge video

Click. Bang. Whoops.

Army

Former soldier who threatened mass shooting at Fort Irwin arrested

Beyer was previously arrested for assault with intent to inflict harm, domestic violence and disrespect toward an NCO.

Air Force

Senate confirms Adm. Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operations, first woman in role

Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti is the first woman to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. Two top service leaders are expected to be confirmed today.

Culture

The Army’s 10 best scare badges, ranked

Anyone with this chest lettuce has stories to tell.

Coast Guard

Navy and Coast Guard rescue three lost scuba divers near Guam

Coast Guard searchers used a current-tracking buoy to correctly predict where the three divers might have drifted.

Analysis

Republican senators who are also veterans come out swinging at Tuberville

Two senators forced Tuberville to stand and object 61 times to the promotions of individual generals and admirals.

Afghanistan War

Report: Special operations forces need to rethink language training

Special operators speak 80 languages across the military but often don't sustain that skills, a new report says.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps commandant in stable condition following medical emergency

A general nominated to be Assistant Commandant may be confirmed by the Senate this week along with leaders of the Navy and Air Force.

Marine Corps

Recon Marines will use electric dirt bikes on next deployment

Electric dirt bikes allow Recon Marines to cross terrain that is impassable for other military vehicles.

Culture

Watch an Air Force recruiter bench press 285 pounds 15 times — in his blues!

Aim high and lift heavy.

Vet Tix distributes millions of free tickets to military and first responder communities

Vet Tix is a non-profit organization that has distributed over 19 million free event tickets to members of the military and law enforcement.

Military Life

BUD/S: Everything you need to ace Navy SEAL training

All your burning questions about BUD/S, answered.

Analysis

Did you work on a secret government UFO program? The Pentagon is ready to believe you

Current and former government employees, service members and contractors who come forward would be protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act.