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Navy

Navy SEAL doctor astronaut Jonny Kim somehow finds time to become naval aviator

Make some more space on that resume.

Marine Corps

Former Afghan interpreter says becoming a Marine is a dream come true

He's not the first Marine inspired to join because of the tough battles the Corps fought in Afghanistan.

Air Force

Finnish test pilot flies first mission with the Air Force after his country joins NATO

That didn’t take long.

Africa

US military prepares for possible evacuation of embassy in Sudan

Sudan has exploded into civil war that risks becoming a regional conflict.

Marine Corps

Marine recruit dies at Parris Island while taking physical fitness test

Marine Pfc. Noah Evans was taking his final physical fitness test at the time of his death

Army

New details emerge about Col. Chung, the suspended commander of 5th SFAB

Army Col. Jonathan Chung is described as a blunt and aggressive leader.

Entertainment

Why Jake Gyllenhaal loves playing US service members in movies

We were disappointed to find out it wasn't reflective PT belts.

Europe

Wagner Group leader calls for end to Russia’s ‘special military operation’

“Putin’s Chef” says Russia accomplished its mission.

Army

75th Ranger Regiment team wins Best Ranger Competition for third year in a row

Rangers continue to lead the way in the annual competition.

Europe

Are US special operations forces in Ukraine? Yes, but not in combat

Details are sparse

5 advantages that National University offers military veterans

Stack the odds in your pursuit of higher education after taking off the uniform.

United States

DARPA’s combat drone buggy completes first round of off-road testing

Scouting: there’s a drone for that.

Entertainment

10 questions only a veteran would ask Mat Best

From guns to coffee — and everything in between — Mat Best has made a name for himself.

Iraq

US raid in Syria kills ISIS leader [Updated]

The fight against ISIS continues.

Army

Army sergeant convicted of murder shared racist thoughts and hopes of killing protesters online

Daniel Perry was convicted this month of murdering Air Force veteran Garrett Foster at a protest in 2020.

Russia

Russia’s Spetsnaz forces are being annihilated in Ukraine, leaks claim

Hundreds of Russian commandos are being used as frontline soldiers, with poor results.

News

The military tracked at least three more spy balloons, leaked documents report

One of the balloons flew over an American carrier group.

National Guard

Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online

Josiah Garcia allegedly told an undercover FBI agent “My only question is when can I start?”

History

This isn’t the first time a service member has leaked sensitive intelligence

Pro tip: don't share classified information.

Navy

How much of a threat does Russia’s Pacific fleet pose to the US?

The Russian navy has been active in the Pacific during the war in Ukraine.