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Unexploded bombs from World War II are becoming more dangerous
History

Unexploded bombs from World War II are becoming more dangerous

Explosive compounds in the bombs and shells are becoming much more sensitive to impacts over time than previously thought.

Abbey Gate
News

US military finishes new Abbey Gate review, shares findings with Gold Star families

The supplemental review was ordered last year to see if any new information could be gained from on-the-ground witnesses of the airport blast.

New memorial honors soldiers killed in D-Day rehearsal
History

New memorial honors soldiers killed in D-Day rehearsal

Ahead of the invasion of Normandy, the Allies staged a rehearsal on the British coast. Friendly fire and a surprise German attack killed hundreds.

US, partners carried out 94 anti-ISIS missions in first three months of 2024
News

US, partners carried out 94 anti-ISIS missions in first three months of 2024

Between January and March, the U.S. and partners killed 18 ISIS members and captured 63 other operatives.

Air Force contractor killed by drone propeller lost ‘situational awareness’
News

Air Force contractor killed by drone propeller lost ‘situational awareness’

Stephanie Cosme died on Sept. 7, 2023 while conducting ground tests on an MQ-9 drone.

Abigail Yablonsky Marter
News

Navy captain relieved for ‘loss of confidence’ following investigation

The Navy has fired six commanding officers so far in 2024.

‘Total Army’ career fair in Texas aims to recruit soldiers and civilians
News

‘Total Army’ career fair in Texas aims to recruit soldiers and civilians

The Army employs around 240,000 civilians on average but due to "record breaking" retirements, there are around 500 open civilian jobs.

Mikhail Robin Wicker
News

Man claimed to be a Marine, Iraq war POW in $146,000 fraud, feds charge

Mikhail Robin Wicker allegedly received health, education, and disability benefits from the VA to which he was not entitled.

Green Beret burning drugs.
Military Life

What you need to know about cancer in the special operations community

For post-911 servicemembers, whether they deployed or not, 1 in 7 veterans will be diagnosed with cancer.

Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules
News

Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules

A plan to replace 80 active duty spots with 88 civilian-style jobs could disrupt the 24/7 NORAD-mandated alert missions held by Alaska guard members.

1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later
News

1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later

Veterans gathered at Fort Cavazos on the 20th anniversary of a Palm Sunday battle that killed eight and altered the course of the Iraq war.

Wilmer Puello-Mota
News

Former Air National Guardsman may have defected to Russia

Wilmer Puello-Mota left the United States while facing charges of soliciting photos from a teenager.

U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade Clifford H. Strickland.
Culture

An American Bataan Death March POW is finally coming home

Strickland was accounted for on Dec. 20, 2023, over eight decades after his death.

Crye Precision's acid washed JEAN3 uniform
Culture

Crye Precision just dropped an awesome acid wash combat uniform

This will be the raddest uniform on the battlefield.

John Ripley
News

This Marine single-handedly destroyed a bridge in April 1972

One bad-ass Marine stopped North Vietnam’s Easter Offensive.

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says
News

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says

The top Air Force official in the Middle East said the U.S. strikes have impacted the Iranian-backed militias' capabilities to launch attacks.

The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman
News

The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman

The Maltz Special Warfare Aquatic Training Center is named for a pararescuemen killed on a rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2003.

recon marine
Military Life

How to ace the Marine Basic Recon Course

All it takes is all you got.

Larry Moores received the silver star medal on March 25 for actions in Somalia back in 1993.
Culture

‘Black Hawk Down’ Ranger veteran awarded Silver Star

“I will wear it for my guys who can't wear their Silver Star, and that means a lot to me.”

Beards
News

British soldiers given Royal approval to grow beards —most US troops still can’t

It's good to be the King, or at least have one who approves of a bearded army.