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The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules
Navy

The Navy has a new plan to help sailors sleep better at sea, assuming leaders follow the rules

"The instruction has changed, the culture needs to shift with it."

The last known widow of a Civil War soldier has died at 101
Army

The last known widow of a Civil War soldier has died at 101

The two were married in 1936.

Pro-Trump mob overruns Capitol to prevent election certification
United States

Pro-Trump mob overruns Capitol to prevent election certification

Capitol Hill under siege.

See inside the Capitol after a pro-Trump mob stormed the building
United States

See inside the Capitol after a pro-Trump mob stormed the building

Video and photos of the riot paint a surreal picture of the nation's Capitol.

National Guard mobilized after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol Hill
National Guard

National Guard mobilized after pro-Trump mob assaults Capitol Hill

Quelling the mob.

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader is looking into why an airman was punished for attempting suicide
Air Force

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader is looking into why an airman was punished for attempting suicide

"We need leaders at all levels to step up."

What’s the one piece of gear you rely on the most?
Tactics

What’s the one piece of gear you rely on the most?

Everyone requires a solid gear loadout. What's in yours?

An Army drill sergeant has died after being found in her car with ‘multiple gunshot wounds’
Army

An Army drill sergeant has died after being found in her car with ‘multiple gunshot wounds’

When officers arrived, they found a white Dodge Challenger with "multiple gunshots to the driver's side door and window."

Oxcart down: One man’s search for a CIA spyplane that crashed outside Area 51
Intelligence

Oxcart down: One man’s search for a CIA spyplane that crashed outside Area 51

On the books, Ray was a civilian pilot for Lockheed. In reality, he reported to the CIA.

Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay
United States

Congress overrides Trump’s veto of defense policy bill, clearing the way for troops to get special pay

It's the first time Congress has reversed Trump's veto

Air Force investigating how the body of a man with no military connection wound up on a Texas base
Air Force

Air Force investigating how the body of a man with no military connection wound up on a Texas base

Juan Santiago had moved to San Antonio in June 2020 and went missing shortly afterwards

Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months
Analysis

Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months

Are the Russians and Chinese ahead of the US?

Army investigating the death of 19-year-old Fort Bliss soldier
Army

Army investigating the death of 19-year-old Fort Bliss soldier

"The Iron Eagle team is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and teammate."

Women in the US military may finally get body armor that actually fits
Tactics

Women in the US military may finally get body armor that actually fits

"When you have four different branches each doing their own thing, there's overlap and there's going to be waste."

Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’
Army

Army colonel arrested for domestic violence previously investigated for ‘emotional outbursts’

"They always say 'see something; say something,' but the Army has to do something too."

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Army

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator to plead guilty to killing Army Green Beret in Mali

Chief Petty Officer Tony DeDolph has entered into an agreement with the Navy to “resolve his pending charges."

When a stranger was hit by a car this Army medic ran to his aid and never left his side
Army

When a stranger was hit by a car this Army medic ran to his aid and never left his side

"This is what we do."

Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story
Joining the Military

Freedom and Opportunity: A Togolese-American story

Hundreds of National Guardsmen activated as DC braces for post-election protests
National Guard

Hundreds of National Guardsmen activated as DC braces for post-election protests

None of the National Guardsmen will be armed.

wikileaks julian assange
Intelligence

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange dodges extradition to United States on spying charges

U.S. prosecutors will appeal the decision.