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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.

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Intelligence

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

U.S. prosecutors will appeal the decision.

Marine with folded flag
Marine Corps

Corps identifies Marine shot and killed while home on holiday leave

“We are tremendously saddened by this terrible loss."

USS Nimitz ordered to turn the f— around and stay in the Middle East amid Iran threats
Navy

USS Nimitz ordered to turn the f— around and stay in the Middle East amid Iran threats

Operation Persian Freedom?

Why 2005’s ‘Battalion Wars’ is still my favorite video game ever
Entertainment

Why 2005’s ‘Battalion Wars’ is still my favorite video game ever

When it comes to video games, I peaked 15 years ago.

10 former defense secretaries call on Pentagon leaders to keep the military out of election politics
United States

10 former defense secretaries call on Pentagon leaders to keep the military out of election politics

"The time for questioning the results has passed."

Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later
Benefits & Pay

Save your military pay now, so you’re not paying for it later

Three militants killed in New Year’s Day airstrikes on al-Shabaab compounds in Somalia
Africa

Three militants killed in New Year’s Day airstrikes on al-Shabaab compounds in Somalia

"We retain the means and the will to strike the al-Shabaab terrorist network when necessary."

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere
Entertainment

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

"At the end of the day, we want to make veterans laugh. Because that’s the best therapy."