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The USS Gerald R. Ford may be on a steady march towards its first formal deployment, but the much-vaunted supercarrier is still facing major technical problems in two of its most critical systems, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office

The D.C. National Guard is investigating why this helicopter was hovering so low over protesters.

For paralyzed veterans, even some of the most fundamental, and crucial, aspects of their daily life have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.

“I cannot begin to express the sorrow and pain I feel on behalf of these units and the families affected by this tragedy.”

The Army's plan to build a fleet of Extended Ranger Cannon Artillery systems starting in fiscal year 2021 will cost the service at least a half billion dollars, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office — and that's just for the basics

Medics and Corpsmen everywhere: We told you.

An airman was found unresponsive in their quarters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Wednesday

"I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act"

"We’re torn apart by the loss of our daughter to a senseless act of domestic violence."

"Racism is real in America and we must all do our very best to recognize it, to confront it, and to eradicate it"

Police brutality is an issue that’s bedeviled the country since formal police forces began to organize in the late 19th century, and America’s armed forces are no exception

As the coronavirus pandemic forces us to be stuck at home all day, it can feel a bit like you’re stuck in your own unfunny version of Groundhog Day. But being on lockdown doesn’t mean that you have to be weighed down by boredom, anxiety, and stress. You just need to make sure you’re making the most of your time and we’re here to help you with that.

So you have PCS orders and you were thinking about buying a home… but now COVID-19 and the DoD travel restrictions are ruining all your plans. These are certainly frustrating times, but the good news is that the current limitations are temporary. People with PCS orders will eventually move. Your family will still need a house to live in at your new location. So instead of looking at this like a huge roadblock, face it as an opportunity to spend some extra time getting things in order for your move.

The school year is coming to a close, and parents across the country are celebrating the end of the distance learning experiment. We are all looking forward to a more normal school year in the fall. But if your family is getting ready to PCS this summer, your student’s challenges are just beginning. If you thought managing their Zoom call schedule was difficult, wait until you try to transfer them to a new school district during a pandemic.

Former Chairman of the Joints Adm. Michael Mullen has written a forceful op-ed in The Atlantic magazine

“What happens on America’s streets is also resident in our Air Force ... we will own our part and confront it head on."

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Army Gen. Mark Milley has not assumed command of a federalized effort to curb rioting.