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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.

Navy gyms and fitness centers can now be open 24/7
Military Branches

Navy gyms and fitness centers can now be open 24/7

The new policy applies to all 70 bases around the world, though, of course, you'll need a safety brief before you get access.

Marine Col. Seth MacCutcheon
News

Marines fire 2 commanders at School of Infantry-West

The school's top officer and the CO of elite reconnaissance training were fired “for loss of trust and confidence in their ability to execute the responsibilities of their commands.”

Naval urgent care clinic.
Military Life

VA Urgent Care coverage explained

Yes, urgent care is different from emergency care.

Marines send rapid reaction FAST security team to Haiti Embassy
Marine Corps

Marines send rapid reaction FAST security team to Haiti Embassy

Marine FAST security teams train to respond to rowdy mobs, coordinated attacks, bomb threats and even snipers.

Puerto Rico National Guard soldier dies trying to save man drowning near beach
News

Puerto Rico National Guard soldier dies trying to save man drowning near beach

The body of Staff Sgt. Fidel Cruz-Llanos was recovered on Tuesday.

Here’s how Navy Federal Certificates protect our members from market fluctuations and finance uncertainty

Here’s how Navy Federal Certificates protect our members from market fluctuations and finance uncertainty

Certificates are an excellent supplement to any savings strategy and protect your hard-earned funds from market uncertainty.

The Army’s floating pier in Gaza is a preview of Indo-Pacific tactics
News

The Army’s floating pier in Gaza is a preview of Indo-Pacific tactics

The pier will bring ashore up to 2 million meals per day in Gaza, but would be a centerpiece of future potential Pacific conflicts.

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna
News

Navy fires captain of USS Ohio guided missile submarine

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna was relieved“ due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command."

Marine pistol training
News

Marines may revamp pistol training to require more lethal shots

Marines can also now rest their rifles on the magazine while qualifying.

A C-130J Hercules dropping humanitarian aid.
Tech & Tactics

How U.S. humanitarian airdrops work according to an Air Force Combat Controller

Clear to drop.

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
News

US sending $300 million in weapons aid to Ukraine

The weapons include anti-armor and anti-tank systems.

Army will field ‘mixed reality’ headsets for combat training this year
News

Army will field ‘mixed reality’ headsets for combat training this year

Soldiers complained that the first version of the headset gave them motion sickness, nausea and neck injuries.

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting
Military Life

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting

Army 2025 request funds more barracks but current projects are hamstrung by Congresses inability to pass 2024 budget

Standard Missile
News

Troops would get 4.5% pay bump in new Pentagon budget

Troops would get a 4.5% raise in their basic pay.

173rd Airborne soldier reported missing in Italy [Updated]
News

173rd Airborne soldier reported missing in Italy [Updated]

The paratrooper allegedly escaped early Friday after being put under 24-hour guard.

National Guard restarts reenlistment bonuses ahead of schedule
Military Life

National Guard restarts reenlistment bonuses ahead of schedule

The program halted on March 1 and was initially expected to be paused for at least a month.

2 soldiers in fatal National Guard helicopter crash at US-Mexico border identified
News

2 soldiers in fatal National Guard helicopter crash at US-Mexico border identified

Chief Warrant Officers Casey N. Frankoski and John Grassia died on Friday, March 8 when their helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.

US, allies shoot down 28 Houthi drones in large Red Sea skirmish
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US, allies shoot down 28 Houthi drones in large Red Sea skirmish

American, British and French forces took out a "large-scale" attack targeting commercial and military ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Proposed aid port to Gaza will need 1,000 troops, two months to build
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Proposed aid port to Gaza will need 1,000 troops, two months to build

American forces continue to airdrop food into Gaza while the United Nations calls for expanding ground-based air transport amid fears of famine.