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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Audrey Griffith, left, points to an area of interest while standing guard with Spc. Heidi Gerke during a force protection exercise at Forward Operating Base Hadrian in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2013. Both women are members of the 92nd Engineer Battalion. (U.S. Army courtesy photo/Released)
Air Force

Female veterans of heavier combat face more chronic pain, as do spouses back home

The research suggests there's a stronger link between the mental health tolls of combat and chronic pain, even for those not directly exposed to combat, like military spouses.

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USS John Basilone, warship named for legendary Marine, delivered to the Navy

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works delivered the USS John Bassilone to the US Navy on July 8. The ship is a Flight IIA variant of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

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Could creatine be coming to MREs?

Would you trade a pack of MRE jalapeno cheese for creatine? Congress is considering whether to ask the military to add the fitness supplement to the rations.

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Here are the ships the U.S. plans to sink in the Pacific this summer

The US military is practicing using air- and land-based anti-ship missiles in ship sinking exercises as it prepares for a war against China.

Sabin Howard, the sculptor and artist behind the WW I memorial,
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World War I Memorial wall, ‘A Soldier’s Journey,’ will soon arrive in Washington

To capture facial expressions of horror, determination and experience on the bronze figures, the artist used modern combat veterans as models.

Brig. Gen. John Pogorek, 57, had been the commander of the NHANG since June 2022.
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Air Guard Commander killed in New Hampshire hit-and-run accident

Brig. Gen. John Pogorek, 57, had been the commander of the New Hampshire Air National Guard since June 2022.

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Marine is latest service member do be killed in a motorcycle crash

More than 60 US troops have died in motorcycle crashes since October. Motorcycle deaths make up a significant part of all private motor vehicle deaths for all military branches.

A Georgian soldier waits to welcome paratroopers from Troop C, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade here, May 8. The paratroopers arrived from Grafenwoehr, Germany, and are here to train alongside Soldiers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and the Georgian Land Forces in Exercise Noble Partner 15.Noble Partner is a Georgian and U.S. military training exercise taking place at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, from 11 to 25 May. This exercise is a critical part of Georgia’s training for their contribution of a light infantry company to the NATO Response Force. While Georgia is not a member of NATO, it and other NATO partners voluntarily contribute to the NRF. Exercise Noble Partner provides an opportunity to continue the U.S. training relationship with the Georgian Armed Forces as the sponsor of Georgia’s participation in the NRF. (Photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)
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Pentagon cancels military exercises in Georgia, a top ally in Afghan war

Georgia sent more troops-per-capita than any other nation to Afghanistan, with 32 killed in action. But the Pentagon pro-Kremlin turn in new leaders.

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Navy fires captain of ship that ran aground in Africa

Navy Capt. Lenard C. Mitchell was relieved of command of the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams after an investigation into how the mobile base ship ran aground in May.

A photo and pencil portrait of Joseph Kapacziewski.
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High school honors legendary Army Ranger with hometown memorial

Ranger Joseph “Kap” Kapacziewski was remembered in his hometown at Bristol Eastern High school.

A rescue helicopter and its crew from Coast Guard Air Station Detroit carry out a training exercise in 2012. (photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard)
Coast Guard

Coast Guard rescues boaters, suspends search for missing man on Lake Erie

The Guard and other first responders rescued three people from a capsized boat. One person recovered died at a hospital.

Members of the 85th Test & Evaluation Squadron fly the F-15EX in 2021. (photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven/U.S. Air Force)
Air Force

F-15EX, F-35s heading to Japan as part of new Air Force plan

Three dozen new F-15EXs will head to Kadena Air Base in Japan, the Pentagon announced, but it's not clear when that will be.

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Ekman of U.S. Africa Command visits troops at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger on May 30, 2024. (photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Dyer/U.S. Air Force)
Africa

US troops to leave Niger bases this weekend and in August

American forces stationed at Air Base 101 in the capital of Niamey will be gone by Sunday.

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Army pilots save a man’s life after day of ‘bad luck’

When a contract worker at Fort Novosel, Alabama suffered a medical emergency, the aviation soldiers found themselves at the right place at the right time.

Luis Barsallo
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Army vet receives Bronze Star with valor 20 years later for bravery in Iraq ambush

Retired Army Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo led his squad through an ambush’ in Iraq during 'the battle of Easter Sunday.'

Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart, commander of 19th Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, is briefed by U.S. Air Force Maj. Stephanie Chayrez, flight commander, human performance, 33rd Fighter Wing, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 30, 2022. Stewart toured the 33rd FW to learn about the wing’s mission and commemorate exceptional Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Christian Corley)
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Charges in a two-star general’s court-martial came down to ‘consent’

Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart's court-martial highlighted gaps in the military justice system for both prosecutors and defendants.

At 41 years old, Spc. Jason Pelletier completed Army Combat Basic Training because he wanted to complete the commitment he made when he was 18. Here, he is with his wife, Kerry, on Family Day at Basic Training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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This 41-year-old soldier graduated Army basic training after a 20 year break

Jason Pelletier was discharged from the Air Force two decades ago after discipline issues. Joining the Army Reserve was "an opportunity to serve and honor my original commitment."

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2 Civil War soldiers receive Medal of Honor for ‘Great Locomotive Chase’

Army Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor for the raid sometimes dubbed 'one of the earliest special operations missions.'

Okinawa
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2 US service members were charged with sexual assault in Okinawa in 5 months

A U.S. airman and a Marine have been accused of sexual assault in two separate incidents roughly five months apart.

Gen. William Mullen
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Retired Marine two-star general found dead on Twentynine Palms training center

Maj. Gen. William F. Mullen retired in 2020 as the commander of Training and Education Command, and was recently in Ukraine reviewing military training there.