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US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria
Army

US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria

'One U.S. Soldier had a minor superficial scratch while operating their equipment,' Army Col. Myles Caggins III tweeted on Wednesday. 'The soldier is back at work.'

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons
Air Force

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons

The regulation formalizes a waiver process for future airmen seeking to wear turbans, hijab or beards

Bravo Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Army

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal
Afghanistan

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal

President Trump has approved a peace deal with the Taliban that may lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops if the Taliban can commit to a reduction in violence for roughly one-week period later this month.

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025
Air Force

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025

After nearly 70 years of service, the U.S. Air Force plans to begin divesting its fleet of U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes starting in fiscal year 2025, budget documents show

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again
Air Force

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again

"Exceptional job performance does not matter if our Airmen do not live by our core values."

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career
Navy

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career

On Aug. 2, Rear Adm. Stephen Williamson was relieved as director of industrial operations at Naval Sea Systems Command after the Navy Inspector General's Office found he had a "consensual, but inappropriate, personal relationship," NAVSEA spokeswoman Colleen O'Rourke.

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle

It's been less than a year after the Marine Corps's first new sniper rifle since the Vietnam War hit full operational capacity, and the service is already on the hunt for a brand new sniper system

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement
Navy

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement

The Navy plans on decommissioning its first four littoral combat ships in fiscal year 2021, the Navy announced on Monday, all of which have at least a decade of planned hull life remaining

Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan insider attack
Army

Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan insider attack

President Donald Trump and members of his administration traveled to Dover Air Force in Delaware on Monday evening for the dignified transfer of the remains of two Army Special Forces soldiers killed in an insider attack in Afghanistan on Saturday

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen
Air Force

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen

"The High Expansion Foam system is designed to discharge foam inside an aircraft hangar in the event of a fire."

The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes
United States

The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes

'We essentially decided that – kind of coming into the modern age – that newspapers are probably not the best way that we communicate any longer,"' said the Pentagon's acting comptroller Elaine McCusker.

Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants
Army

Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants

The Army wants $111 million to finally field its next-generation squad weapon by 2023
Army

The Army wants $111 million to finally field its next-generation squad weapon by 2023

The Defense Department is asking Congress for $111.2 million to field the service's Next Generation Squad Weapon and its related 6.8mm ammunition some time in fiscal year 2021

Fired Navy sub commander had affair with spouse of enlisted sailor
Navy

Fired Navy sub commander had affair with spouse of enlisted sailor

Oof.

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire
World War II

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire

On Feb. 11, 1945, Sgt. Edward Dahlgren assaulted German-held positions in the small country-side town of Oberhoffen, France. Not once, or twice, but six times, with each attack throwing the enemy defenders into further disarray

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam
Navy

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on
United States

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on

As the Pentagon unveils its latest wish list, listen and you can hear the entire defense industry singing, 'Hey big spender, spend a little time with me.'

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level
Transition

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

Brynt Parmeter spent almost 27 years in the Army, including time at West Point. After nearly six years in the private sector in Silicon Valley, he was named Walmart's new Senior Director of Military Programs in October, and he has big shoes to fill

Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Army

Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan

RIP