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Fort Hood command sergeant major reinstated after investigation into ‘unprofessional language’
Army

Fort Hood command sergeant major reinstated after investigation into ‘unprofessional language’

An investigation found the language in question "was not unprofessional."

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
United States

‘We must do more’ — Defense Secretary orders review of sexual assault prevention efforts

"We simply must admit the hard truth: we must do more. All of us."

logan melgar
Army

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator sentenced to 10 years over killing of Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar

Chief Petty Officer Tony DeDolph is also being reduced in rank and dishonorably discharged.

Nearly 1 in 5 Capitol rioters were military veterans: Report
Veterans

Nearly 1 in 5 Capitol rioters were military veterans: Report

27 veterans out of 140 people charged.

Here are Biden’s immediate challenges as commander in chief
United States

Here are Biden’s immediate challenges as commander in chief

It's going to be a bumpy ride.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to troops: I’m ‘proud to be back on your team’
Army

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to troops: I’m ‘proud to be back on your team’

"My job as Secretary of Defense is to make you more effective at doing yours."

National Guardsmen moved out of Capitol parking garage after bipartisan outcry from lawmakers
National Guard

National Guardsmen moved out of Capitol parking garage after bipartisan outcry from lawmakers

“Our troops are going to hotel rooms or other comfortable accommodations at the end of their shifts."

Texas Guardsman dies in non-combat incident in Kuwait
National Guard

Texas Guardsman dies in non-combat incident in Kuwait

Rest in peace.

National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York
Army

National Guard identifies 3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in New York

"These Soldiers were a part of our National Guard family and we mourn their loss, alongside their family members and loved ones."

Biden orders Pentagon to stop paying for Trump’s border wall
Mexico

Biden orders Pentagon to stop paying for Trump’s border wall

Hasta la vista, baby.

This former Marine gunnery sergeant live-streamed himself inside the Capitol during the riot
Marine Corps

This former Marine gunnery sergeant live-streamed himself inside the Capitol during the riot

"There’s no way they can hold us back.”

National Guard members forced to sleep in parking garage following Biden inauguration
National Guard

National Guard members forced to sleep in parking garage following Biden inauguration

"It's fucked up because it just shows how politicians really feel about the National Guard."

The Army is testing a piece of SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ suit for its next-generation squad weapon
Army

The Army is testing a piece of SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ suit for its next-generation squad weapon

The system is designed to enhance soldier's aim by stabilizing their weapon's barrel against unnecessary movement.

Lloyd Austin
Army

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin confirmed as your next defense secretary

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

Engine failure, pilot error behind deadly Air Force E-11 plane crash in Afghanistan
Air Force

Engine failure, pilot error behind deadly Air Force E-11 plane crash in Afghanistan

The crash occurred on Jan. 27, 2020, in Afghanistan's Ghazni Province.

Former Army captain arrested after he posted videos of himself storming the Capitol
Army

Former Army captain arrested after he posted videos of himself storming the Capitol

He livestreamed video of himself storming the Capitol.

‘This is a game-changer’ — Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women
Air Force

‘This is a game-changer’ — Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

"To think we don’t have to have headaches every day anymore?"

Army cav scout arrested for allegedly plotting with ISIS to ambush fellow soldiers
Army

Army cav scout arrested for allegedly plotting with ISIS to ambush fellow soldiers

He told the FBI that "if his Army unit was involved in combat with ISIS fighters, he would betray his unit and join the ISIS fighters."

Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star
Air Force

Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star

“Let me say that my choice of words was poor."

3 New York National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash
Army

3 New York National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash

Honor the fallen.