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West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
News

Veteran found strangled at Florida VA facility, roommate charged

Christopher Schweikart is charged with first-degree murder.

Robin Lawrence Williams
News

We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’

The AAFES picture turned Robin Lawrence Williams into a military celebrity.

The 3 stages of effective military financial planning and how to maximize your potential

The 3 stages of effective military financial planning and how to maximize your potential

How to plan for transitioning, job searches, and retirement.

Navy SEALs
News

Navy fires commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group Eight

Navy Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski was relieved “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

The USS California underway during sea trials.
Military Life

Everything you need to know about US Navy submarines

The silent service, “We come unseen.”

Milley, McKenzie face angry lawmakers over botched Afghan withdrawal, Abbey Gate
News

Milley, McKenzie face angry lawmakers over botched Afghan withdrawal, Abbey Gate

Under ferocious questioning from Republicans, the retired generals told a House meeting that the State Deparment's call for an evacuation came too late.

Air Force commanders fired
News

Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston

Two commanders were fired and a senior enlisted leader was reassigned on March 14.

Navy Lt. Cmdr arrested for child sexual abuse in Washington
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Navy Lt. Cmdr arrested for child sexual abuse in Washington

Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Martinez, 61, was arrested after paying a 14-year-old for sex, authorities say.

The christening ceremony for the USS Idaho.
News

USS Idaho is the Navy’s latest nuclear submarine to be christened

The Navy has a new toy in the works.

Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s
News

Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s

Officials did not give details about the fatal incident but said it was being investigated.

Nigerien Air Base 201
News

US troops in Niger are staying put, for now

About 1,000 US personnel are in Niger including roughly 650 troops.

Niger
News

Niger cuts ties with US military

It's not immediately clear what will happen to the 650 American troops in the country.

‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’
Culture

‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’

The new documentary adds some needed context that was missing from the miniseries.

The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year
Military Life

The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year

The department will also reach out to 40,000 other veterans to connect them with services.

173rd Airborne soldier located after a week AWOL in Italy
News

173rd Airborne soldier located after a week AWOL in Italy

Private Angel Gonzales surrendered himself at the U.S. Embassy in Rome after walking out of Aviano Air Base days prior.

Korean war soldier who went missing at 17 identified
History

Korean war soldier who went missing at 17 identified

Cpl. Ray K. Lilly was captured during fighting near Unsan in November 1950.

artist's rendering of PTSD overlaid by the MDMA chemical compound.
Military Life

VA has $20 million for MDMA therapies, but that’s not all it needs

In clinical trials, MDMA-assisted therapy showed a 71% cure rate for PTSD, along with a significant reduction in symptoms for 87%.

Soldiers try out for first recruiting warrant officer spots at Fort Knox
News

Soldiers try out for first recruiting warrant officer spots at Fort Knox

The new warrant officer position: 420T Talent Acquisition Technician was announced in October.

Navy Adm. William H. McRaven
News

Admiral McRaven, who oversaw bin Laden raid, gets $50 million from Jeff Bezos

William H. McRaven planned and oversaw the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

sorensen waiver native eagle
News

Army major honors fallen soldiers with Native eagle feathers in hair

Granted a religious accommodation to wear eagle feathers, Maj. Patrick Sorensen said each represent a fallen soldier or comrade he has served with.