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World War II

Two of the last remaining Tuskegee Airmen have died

One worked on planes that won the first Air Force Fighter Gunnery Meet competition while the other was Haiti's first combat fighter pilot.

News

White House puts $3.1 billion toward fighting homelessness, including aiding veterans

Money will go toward local housing programs, labor training and legal services.

Navy

US Navy announces, rescinds six-day work week for recruiters

The Navy is expected to fall short of enlistment goals, which could impact its "ability to fight and win."

Afghanistan

U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a result of poor planning, communication, report finds

The State Department's review found that the U.S. did not plan for the worst-case scenario when pulling troops out of Afghanistan.

Ukraine

Why the US is considering giving Ukraine cluster munitions

It is unclear whether such a move might run into legal challenges.

Opinion

Opinion: Marines look to boot 2 of MARSOC 3 and take their Raider badge

This comes after manslaughter charges were dropped.

Air Force

The A-10 is retiring and the Air Force has no close air support replacement

Beyond the BRRRT!

Culture

We salute the USS Chung-Hoon for flying its battle flag on the way back to port

‘Go Forward Sea Warriors.’

News

The VA is struggling to track signs of opioid abuse in veterans

Former U.S. service members most at risk for opioid abuse were often prescribed those very drugs, even if it had been noted in their DoD medical documents. 

Military Life

The Army’s yearslong fight over its controversial new fitness test isn’t over yet

Here we go again.

Culture

The New Yorker makes a joke of the Army’s tactical bra. It’s not

The New Yorker needs to talk to female service members about their combat gear.

Vehicles

Army names finalists in race to replace M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle

The Army’s next armored personnel carrier will carry six infantry soldiers and feature a new 50mm chain gun.

Air Force

Air Force tankers are flying over all 50 states to mark a century of aerial refueling

The flyovers will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first successful aerial refueling in Air Force history.

Russia

Will Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin survive betraying Putin?

Polonium or window?

Navy

Navy won’t use large recovery system for Titan submersible wreckage

The Titan was determined to have imploded a week ago, and the passengers killed instantly, officials said on Thursday.

Air Force

Air Force won’t meet its recruitment goal, but the secretary isn’t worried

Kendall says to the service can "manage."

Russia

Wagner Group halts armed rebellion, Prigozhin to be sent to Belarus as part of deal [Updated]

"...we will turn our convoys around and go in the opposite direction..."

Russia

Wagner Group stages “armed rebellion” against Russia; Putin calls action a “betrayal” [Updated]

Fighters with the private military contractor allegedly entered Russia's 11th largest city.

Tech & Tactics

This flame-throwing robot dog is the stuff of nightmares

Hot dog, indeed.

Culture

Behold the glory of the Pentagon’s Porta John painting

It's ... it's beautiful.