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A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military
Navy

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military

Thousands of sailors serve aboard aircraft carriers. What happens if one gets sick with the coronavirus?

‘I hope I can show young girls that they are perfectly capable’ — Meet the Army’s only enlisted female diver
Army

‘I hope I can show young girls that they are perfectly capable’ — Meet the Army’s only enlisted female diver

"You have to put your mind to it, don't quit, try your hardest and keep a positive attitude."

AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike
Africa

AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike

AFRICOM claims that the al-Shabaab leader they killed in an airstrike last month was likely Bashir Mohamed Mahamoud, who may have played a role in the deadly Manda Bay attack.

Fallen troops’ families demand action after spate of military vehicle rollover deaths
Family

Fallen troops’ families demand action after spate of military vehicle rollover deaths

At least 15 troops were killed in vehicle training accidents last year, and now several of their families are pressuring Congress and the military to take action.

US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia
Marine Corps

US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia

A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, VA, a mere 40 minutes’ drive south of Washington D.C., tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, the Office of the Secretary of Defense announced.

DoD tweets picture of ‘tanks’ that are definitely not tanks
Mandatory Fun

DoD tweets picture of ‘tanks’ that are definitely not tanks

"You get an F in armor identification."

Navy civilian arrested and charged with murdering wife nearly two decades ago
Navy

Navy civilian arrested and charged with murdering wife nearly two decades ago

“This nearly 20-year-old investigation demonstrates NCIS’ relentless pursuit of truth and justice."

Navy sailor tests positive for coronavirus in Europe
Navy

Navy sailor tests positive for coronavirus in Europe

The novel coronavirus has spread to 94 countries since it was first detected in Wuhan, China earlier this year.

‘This is pretty awesome’ — A-10 pilots print out custom helmet decals of their squadron patches
Air Force

‘This is pretty awesome’ — A-10 pilots print out custom helmet decals of their squadron patches

The “Flying Tigers” printed out amazingly vibrant helmet wraps to wear into battle

‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results
Entertainment

‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results

"I really had no idea what I was doing. I got one big laugh and that was it."

How ‘The Outpost’ tells the true story of a handful of American soldiers heroically fighting back hundreds of Taliban
Entertainment

How ‘The Outpost’ tells the true story of a handful of American soldiers heroically fighting back hundreds of Taliban

The new behind-the-scenes trailer for "The Outpost" lays out how the film intends to tell the story of one of the most desperate battles of America's recent wars.

Photos show Navy’s mine-sniffing dolphins being transported on Air Force cargo plane
Air Force

Photos show Navy’s mine-sniffing dolphins being transported on Air Force cargo plane

It may not be sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads, but transporting half a pod of dolphins across the country in the belly of a cargo plane is quite the sight to behold

Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears
Marine Corps

Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears

The 75th annual Reunion of Honor set to take place on the island of Iwo Jima has been cancelled out of an "abundance of caution" due to fears of the coronavirus.

An Army base in South Korea is advertising a ‘COVID-19 Special’ at restaurants
Army

An Army base in South Korea is advertising a ‘COVID-19 Special’ at restaurants

U.S. Forces Korea has restricted military personnel from "attending non-essential off-installation activities and social events," which includes dining out, which may explain the decision to offer a hefty discount for restaurants on post.

Taliban may have free reign to attack Afghan troops and police under peace deal with US
Afghanistan

Taliban may have free reign to attack Afghan troops and police under peace deal with US

It is unclear if the Taliban have pledged to stop killing Afghan security forces as part of a deal with the US.

tom hanks world war II movies
Entertainment

Tom Hanks is here to ‘bring hell from on high’ in new WWII naval flick ‘Greyhound’

Tom Hanks is shipping off to World War II, again.

A veteran is now being treated for coronavirus at the Palo Alto VA
Veterans

A veteran is now being treated for coronavirus at the Palo Alto VA

The coronavirus has officially spread to the veteran community, Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie told House lawmakers in a hearing on Wednesday.

‘There are profound problems with the system’ — the Air Force’s desperately-needed tanker replacement is still years away
Air Force

‘There are profound problems with the system’ — the Air Force’s desperately-needed tanker replacement is still years away

The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is designed to replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker, but a problem with the new plane’s design will prevent it from doing so until 2023 or 2024.

Milley downplays renewed Taliban attacks in Afghanistan by focusing on ‘things that aren’t happening’
Afghanistan

Milley downplays renewed Taliban attacks in Afghanistan by focusing on ‘things that aren’t happening’

Always look on the bright side of life.

‘What the hell happened?’ — Lawmakers grill privatized military housing reps on their years of inaction
Housing

‘What the hell happened?’ — Lawmakers grill privatized military housing reps on their years of inaction

"We are not going to walk away from this," one tenant said. "And if they think they can stall and this will all lose energy and momentum — that’s not going to happen.”