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Army investigating Nazi imagery on Special Forces patch posted online
News

Army investigating Nazi imagery on Special Forces patch posted online

The picture was removed from the 20th Special Forces Group Instagram page as of Tuesday.

Cavalry scout on horseback reciting his reenlistment oath
News

Army wants cav scouts, military police to reclass to fill shortages

The Army wants volunteers who are willing to switch MOSs but cavalry scouts and military cops may be required to change careers when they reenlist.

Air Force beards
News

Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers

The class is meant to help airmen deal with facial skin conditions.

Danab
News

Somali troops train alongside U.S. forces in Justified Accord military exercise

Somalia remains a battlefield in the War on Terrorism.

News clip, photo of LCI 92, and U.S. Army Sergeant John O. Herrick.
News

American soldier killed during D-Day assault identified, will now be laid to rest

His remains were identified on Aug. 21, 2023, but his family wasn’t briefed until just recently.

Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group
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Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group

The firing was "to ensure proper command climate and appropriate leadership" the base said.

Israel IDF cqb video
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Marine special operations veteran analyzes viral Israeli CQB video

Complacency can kill.

ISIS still a threat but more active in Asia and Africa, Pentagon says
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ISIS still a threat but more active in Asia and Africa, Pentagon says

Pentagon says ISIS branches are increasingly more active in Central Asia and Africa.

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Frazier
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Marine Gunnery Sgt. stops fellow Marine from jumping off a bridge

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Frazier was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

air force army navy wrestling all american
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In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors

For the first time in 20 years, all three military academies had a wrestler earn Division I All-American honors. A Coast Guard Academy wrestler took Division III honors.

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?
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Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?

The United States warned Russia of a potential attack ahead of Friday's assault on Crocus City Hall.

Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies
Military Life

Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies

A new Government Accountability Office report says that the Department of Defense isn't verifying if at-risk troops actually get the help they need reentering civilian life.

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail
Military Life

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail

The Army has set up water distribution tanks across the Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield to help mitigate the disruptions.

US Navy sailor dies in non-combat incident in the Red Sea
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US Navy sailor dies in non-combat incident in the Red Sea

Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola served aboard the USS Mason.

Alaska Air National Guard Pararescue team parachutes to critical patient
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Alaska Air National Guard Pararescue team parachutes to critical patient

The weather made it too dangerous for a civilian air evacuation. So the 176th Wing took the mission.

Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children
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Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children

Investigators first focused on the airman for extremism ties but he possessed and distributed explicit images of children.

Navy
News

Navy has fired at least 3 commanding officers for DUIs in 2024

“U.S. Navy leaders are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct.”

military superstitions
Culture

The weirdest superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans

"It’s like sex panther cologne; it worked 60% of the time, every time.” 

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna
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Fired submarine commander had been arrested for drunken driving

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna was arrested for DUI by the Washington State Patrol.

Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief
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Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief

One of the Air Force's most iconic bases, Edwards is renowned for its remote desert location. But for families assigned there, it means there's nowhere to live.