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Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons
Air Force

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons

"We're better than this. Every airman has an obligation to prevent and stop any harmful or demeaning conduct toward fellow airmen. This is especially true for commanders.”

Whistleblower says White House granted 25 security clearances after they were initially denied
News

Whistleblower says White House granted 25 security clearances after they were initially denied

A longtime employee of the White House Personnel Security Office told Congress last month that at least 25 high-level security clearances were granted to people working in the White House despite "serious disqualifying issues" that resulted in their applications being denied.

Shanahan’s comments cause a disturbance in the Space Force
News

Shanahan’s comments cause a disturbance in the Space Force

Before Space Force can land on Klendathu, it needs to get past the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

Trump: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes being moved to ‘less restrictive confinement’
Navy

Trump: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes being moved to ‘less restrictive confinement’

President Donald Trump said Saturday morning in a tweet that Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher will be moved to "less restrictive confinement" after a group of 40 lawmakers sent a letter urging him to be freed from pre-trial confinement.

For the first time in history, a state National Guard command team is all women
National Guard

For the first time in history, a state National Guard command team is all women

"It is something I'm very proud of, when I look across the room and I see people who look like me."

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor
Veterans

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor

"No matter how you look at it: I'm here; my teammates are dead."

Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed
Housing

Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed

In at least one case, the Navy is the one that suggested the NDA.

Dunford reinstates his senior enlisted advisor after investigation finds he violated ethics rules
Marine Corps

Dunford reinstates his senior enlisted advisor after investigation finds he violated ethics rules

Appropriate corrective action has been taken and I'm confident that SEAC has learned from this experience. I am equally confident in his competence and capability to continue serving as our senior enlisted leader, which is why I reinstated him to his duties as SEAC. Now it's time to move on and get back to the important work we have before us."

Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’
News

Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’

Unfortunately, too many vets believe their own PR, and subscribe to what I’d call the “veteran superiority complex.”

Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex
Navy

Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex

A 31-year-old Navy lieutenant was sentenced to a decade in federal prison for attempting to solicit a child for sex over the Internet, the Department of Justice announced

The Army finally has its hands on a next-generation rifle prototype
Army

The Army finally has its hands on a next-generation rifle prototype

Army officials may have some lofty aspirations for the service's much-hyped Next Generation Squad Weapon, but at least they finally have an honest-to-God prototype to play with

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son
Army

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

"In his final moments on earth, Travis did not run."

Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible
Veterans

Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible

This year, more than 12,000 people set aside time to write personal letters to Medal of Honor recipients

Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger nominated to be the Corps’ next commandant
Marine Corps

Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger nominated to be the Corps’ next commandant

Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger would replace Gen. Robert Neller, who is expected to retire this summer.

Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect
United States

Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect

"At the moment, there is no legal barrier to the government's intended plan to start enforcing the transgender military ban on April 12."

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero
Army

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

"What he did...came from just a place of intense care, and a sense of duty, and a sense of honor."

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

Before he left on his deployment to Afghanistan, Army Spc. Joseph P. Collette left a bit of himself behind

Former Mattis aide writes book offering ‘fly on the wall’ view of Trump’s relationship with Chaos
Marine Corps

Former Mattis aide writes book offering ‘fly on the wall’ view of Trump’s relationship with Chaos

A book offering a purported “fly on the wall" view of the relationship between President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis — callsign Chaos — is about to drop in October

The guys who brought us ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Jarhead’ are making a WWI movie
Entertainment

The guys who brought us ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Jarhead’ are making a WWI movie

Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes have teamed up to create new World War I drama '1917' — and they're set to start working on it next month.

Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead
Army

Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead

"I convened my own review so I can ensure from top to bottom there is the appropriate accountability."