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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do
Navy

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do

What good is an aircraft carrier that can't reliably launch and land aircraft?

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot
United States

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

"Upholding good order and discipline demands that the U.S. Armed Forces root out extremists"

Army secretary supports Arlington burial for police officer killed during Capitol riots
Army

Army secretary supports Arlington burial for police officer killed during Capitol riots

"He paid the ultimate price in fulfilling his oath."

Army investigating special operations officer for leading pro-Trump group to DC ahead of Capitol riot
Army

Army investigating special operations officer for leading pro-Trump group to DC ahead of Capitol riot

The 1st Special Forces Command is working to "determine the facts" of Capt. Rainey's involvement.

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration
Military Awards

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration

"I've waited 15 years ... I've got a little while longer to hold on."

national guard capitol hill
Air Force

Feds charge retired Air Force officer for allegedly taking part in the Capitol Hill insurrection

Larry Rendell Brock was arrested on Sunday.

Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate
Air Force

Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate

Adultery.

The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves
Veterans

The Capitol Hill insurrection reveals veterans are at war against themselves

Veterans vs. veterans.

Here’s why the Pentagon described the Capitol Hill riots as ‘First Amendment protests’
United States

Here’s why the Pentagon described the Capitol Hill riots as ‘First Amendment protests’

When is a riot not a riot?

Florida men arrested for stealing remains of deceased veterans for religious rituals
Veterans

Florida men arrested for stealing remains of deceased veterans for religious rituals

They chose veterans' graves because their religion demands remains from those who have "done something heroic."

Marine veteran linked to alleged domestic terror plot
Marine Corps

Marine veteran linked to alleged domestic terror plot

The plot involved "potential attacks upon United States citizens and infrastructure, including water and electricity facilities."

The Pentagon is officially moving ahead with renaming bases that honor Confederate leaders
Army

The Pentagon is officially moving ahead with renaming bases that honor Confederate leaders

"It is extremely early in the process."

national guard capitol hill
Air Force

Air Force veteran identified as zip-tie-touting Capitol intruder

"I felt like it was important, because of how much I love this country, to actually be there"

The Air Force is coming for your raunchy patches and coins
Air Force

The Air Force is coming for your raunchy patches and coins

"We must ensure all our Airmen and Guardians are valued and respected.”

Pelosi wants to restrict Trump’s access to nuclear codes. But can she?
Nuclear

Pelosi wants to restrict Trump’s access to nuclear codes. But can she?

"I’m prepared to execute whatever the political leadership of this nation would like to do."

Here are the current and former military leaders blasting Trump over the Capitol riots
United States

Here are the current and former military leaders blasting Trump over the Capitol riots

"Mr. Trump will deservedly be left a man without a country"

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask
Army

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

“Sgt. Boxx is perhaps the most qualified medic I’ve ever seen."

Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots
National Guard

Police officer and National Guard veteran dies from injuries in Capitol riots

"Staff Sgt. Sicknick's commitment to service and [protecting] his community, state, and nation will never be forgotten."

Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol
United States

Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol

"Overall, the assessment that we got repeatedly was no indications of significant violent protest."

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism
Army

He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

"He truly represents members of the greatest generation, who did so much but asked so little from their country."