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United States

Defense Secretary Esper postpones Asia trip to direct the US military’s response to coronavirus

Esper postponed the trip 'out of an abundance of caution'

Army

Army specialist charged with accidental killing of fellow soldier in Syria

Spc. Jesse Spyker, 20, was referred to court-martial on Feb. 21

Army

Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away

The Army is putting its Extended Range Cannon Artillery system through its paces

Marine Corps

Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq

Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, and Capt. Moises A. Navas, 34, were killed in Iraq on March 8, 2020

Nuclear

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you

“Project Pele involves the development of a safe, mobile and advanced nuclear microreactor to support a variety of DOD missions, such as generating power for remote operating bases."

Navy

Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation

Navy Capt. Michael O. Enriquez has been temporarily re-assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan withdrawal begins: US military starts drawing down to 8,600 troops

The long goodbye begins.

Military Life

Here’s why the ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ leaves out 3 critical issues important to military families, according to DoD

A DoD official said the privatized housing issue is "not the systemic issue that it sounds like it is."

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?

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."

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.

United States

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.

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.

Mandatory Fun

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

"You get an F in armor identification."

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

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.

Mandatory Fun

‘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

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."

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.

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