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Navy

Navy sailor rescues driver from burning car but mother’s vehicle lost to flames

Both sailor William Thompson and his mother were unscathed when he rushed to save a driver from a burning car, breaking a window to free the occupant.

Marine Corps

New ‘Tun Tavern’ to open in Philadelphia 250 years after Marine Corps was born

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Army

Fort Hood Army doctor accused of inappropriately filming female patients

As the Army conducts a criminal investigation, two law firms are representing patients of the accused doctor as they prepare to file civil lawsuits.

Army

Army charity offers grants to soldiers missing SNAP payments

Tony Grinston, the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, said that the Army Emergency Relief will cover food assistance for soldiers in need.

Air Force

Air Force rolls out new rules on mustaches and sideburns

The Air Force has issued new — and very specific — guidance on the length of airmen’s mustaches and sideburns.

Army

If a soldier goes missing, the Army must now notify family within 8 hours

Army leaders must also inform local police much sooner when a soldier is declared "absent-unknown."

Celebrating the lives and legacies of Veterans

This Veterans Day, we’re celebrating a few remarkable individuals whose legacies continue to inspire, decades and generations later.

Culture

Top Marines stand in a rain storm to wish the Corps a happy birthday

Easily the most Marine thing they could have done.

National Guard

National Guard mission in DC extended into 2026

The extension keeps hundreds of National Guard personnel stationed in Washington, D.C. through at least February.

National Guard

National Guard soldier indicted in plot to send military radio to Russia

Canyon Amarys allegedly agreed in writing to provide his services to Russia, including procuring a military radio and photographing Fort Riley.

Air Force

Airmen covered up details of fatal shooting after ‘joking’ with pistol

Two security forces airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base admitted to covering up for a third who shot Airman Brayden Lovan while "joking" with his service pistol.

Americas

First wave of disaster relief troops deploy to Jamaica after major hurricane 

Dozens of U.S. military personnel are bringing medical supplies and emergency gear after Hurricane Melissa killed at least 19 on Jamaica.

Air Force

Daily workouts at many Air Force units signal major culture shift

Some Air Force units put fitness on a back burner, but local commanders are rolling out their own daily workout programs ahead of new Pentagon policies.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps fires senior officers and top enlisted leader of Osprey squadron

The commanding officer, executive officer, and senior enlisted leader of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 have been fired.

Marine Corps

Marines beef up security for weapons, ammo, explosives after lapses were found

After Government Accountability Office audits found that inspections were lacking, the Marine Corps is reinforcing its rules around ammo and firearm security.

Air Force

New Air Force chief of staff confirmed after predecessor’s early departure

Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was confirmed as the next Air Force chief of staff.

Air Force

Airmen and Space Force guardians will be extended for 60 days due to shutdown

A total of roughly 50 airmen and Space Force guardians are being extended for 60 days during the federal government shutdown.

News

Pentagon says troops will get paid at end of week

Troops will receive their end-of-month paychecks even though the federal government remains shut down, according to the Pentagon.

Army

Army 3-star general retires early from Pentagon role as shake-ups continue

Lt. Gen. Joseph McGee, a senior Pentagon planner, is retiring amid reports he clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Ukraine and strikes in the Caribbean.

Tanks

The next Abrams tank, built lighter and quieter, is due next year

The Army is pushing forward with the M1E3 Abrams, a lighter, modular tank built for a drone-saturated battlefield. Is this the right move?