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‘Maverick’ spotted shooting ‘Top Gun’ sequel while careening through California’s Star Wars canyon
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‘Maverick’ spotted shooting ‘Top Gun’ sequel while careening through California’s Star Wars canyon

California's Rainbow Canyon, nestled on the western rim of Death Valley and lovingly nicknamed the 'Star Wars Canyon' by aviation aficionados, has been a favorite training ground for U.S. military aviators since World War II. It's also, apparently, the backdrop of at least part of the upcoming Top Gun sequel.

Meet the Army’s new submachine gun
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Meet the Army’s new submachine gun

The Army has settled on its next submachine gun for security forces responsible for protecting top military leaders downrange

Ex-Russian military officer sentenced to 19 years for fighting alongside ISIS
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Ex-Russian military officer sentenced to 19 years for fighting alongside ISIS

A Russian court has convicted a former military officer of fighting alongside Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria and sentenced him to 19 years in prison.

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona
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Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona

"We join the families of Maj. Wiegand and Capt. Brannon in mourning the loss of a loved one."

Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished
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Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished

"To the families: I'm not trying to delay a report.When I undertook the role, I wanted time to review the investigation, and really this is just an expedited way for me to make sure I have enough time to understand the reports and the details, so I expect this to go very, very quickly."

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

Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that
Military Life

Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that

"[T]o not be able to remarry, to lose benefits, seems unfair."

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

‘I treat school like a job’ — Meet Otis Hill, a student, veteran, and Comcast employee
Military Life

‘I treat school like a job’ — Meet Otis Hill, a student, veteran, and Comcast employee

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

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
Military Life

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
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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."

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat
Military Life

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

A University of Toledo student has sued the university and two married employees who he says disclosed his post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis acquired in combat and incorrectly portrayed him as a safety threat to others.

Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’
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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
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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
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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
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‘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."