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Russia

Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russia is accusing Ukraine of planning to detonate a “dirty bomb.” Here's what that means and why it matters.

Air Force

COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military

"Two years of homeschooling for some just didn’t work.” 

Entertainment

Netflix’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is a fresh and worthy take on the classic novel

The new German-language adaptation will leave you depressed — and that's the point.

Air Force

The Air Force is finally giving its divers an actual Air Force diving badge

For the last 16 years, Air Force Combat Diving Course graduates received a Navy badge.

Russia

Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week

It's the 11th confirmed non-combat crash of a Russian military aircraft since the invasion of Ukraine began.

News

The war in Ukraine is draining Western munition stockpiles

Many European nations are counting on American weapons to keep them ready in case of war.

Air Force

Air Force B-1B bombers just rolled up in Guam in a message to US adversaries

“Not only does it provide our B-1 aircrew invaluable training opportunities with important Allies and partners, but it also signals our nation’s unwavering support to them.” 

Air Force

The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass

"Our team is ready to recover anybody, anytime, anywhere, against any adversary.”

Navy

Hospital corpsman honored for rescuing shipwreck survivors amid dangerous conditions

William T. Ericson was hiking when he saw a ship break apart on the rocks. He dove into the water multiple times to save lives.

Military Life

Soldiers are finally out of Fort Bragg’s moldy barracks

Nearly 600 soldiers are being put in private housing indefinitely while new dorms are constructed.

Air Force

Air Force to award 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Stars for heroic Afghan airlift

“This recognition is long overdue for what our heroes did during those historic 17 days.”

Air Force

Air Force colonel in South Korea fired after just four months in command

Col. Jay Bertsch took command in June.

Guns

The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones

Blasting drones out of the sky just got a whole lot easier.

Air Force

Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace

According to the audio, the F-16s performed three "headbutts" and dropped 10 flares before the intruding aircraft finally turned around.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps JAG accused of kidnapping Afghan baby following Kabul evacuation

The child has lived with the Marine’s family since 2021.

Analysis

The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

It’s about saving lives.

Air Force

Pentagon to help pay for troops to travel out of state for abortion care

The Pentagon has worked with the Department of Justice to ensure the policies are “fully consistent with federal law,” an official said.

Culture

An Army M1 Abrams tank dubbed ‘A Horse With No Name’ is riding through Poland

? I've been through the desert on a horse with no name / It felt good to be out of the rain ?

Army

The Army needs to get better at recruiting PSYOP soldiers, general says

To get recruits excited about a job, they first have to know it exists.

Air Force

The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen

“I can definitely tell a difference; there’s a lot less pressure on my knees and I can feel the assist this system gives.”