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2024 election cycle military ballots explainer
News

10th Mountain Division brigade will deploy to eastern Europe

The Fort Johnson, La.-based 3rd Brigade Combat Team will deploy this summer to replace 101st Airborne troops, who have been in place since last fall.

Richard Halliday
News

The Army declared a missing soldier dead. His family wants more answers.

Anyone with information about Pvt. Richard Halliday’s death is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division.

Niger Ambush
News

ISIS leader from Niger ambush that killed 4 US troops may be dead

Mali claims it killed ISIS leader Abu Huzeifa.

Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear
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Air Force and Space Force are rolling out new PT gear

The new PT gear mirrors civilian workout clothing with moisture wicking fabric for sweat and odor control.

Why veterans should find a professional mentor in the civilian world

Why veterans should find a professional mentor in the civilian world

Learn from experience you don’t yet have.

military grooming standards
Culture

How grooming standards have changed in the U.S. military

Great hair wins wars.

‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS
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‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS

This excerpt from the forthcoming “Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War,” follows Navy chief Shannon Kent's hunt for a senior ISIS leader.

Soldiers hang from howitzer tubes during a reenlistment ceremony.
Culture

A soldier reenlisted while taped to a Howitzer and that’s awesome

We hope this soldier also got a free four-day weekend out of the deal.

Deadlift
News

Marine breaks world record in deadlift competition

Bravo Zulu!

Tun Tavern
News

Marines rejoice: Tun Tavern replica planned for Philadelphia

The Tun Tavern replica is expected to be completed in 2025.

Army Major smuggled rifles, pistols and a shotgun to Ghana in rice barrels
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Army Major smuggled rifles, pistols and a shotgun to Ghana in rice barrels

The arms shipment made it all the way to Africa from a port in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol
History

Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol

Sen. Joni Ernst met Puckett when she was an Army Reserve Lieutenant. "You would think he was a librarian. He was so quiet and so humble," she said.

Bryson Banks as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper and stand up comedy.
Culture

Meet Marine-turned-stand up comedian Bryson Banks

Send it!

Army combat patch
News

Army says combat patches memo on social media is ‘not valid’

The Army has not relaxed the criteria for wearing combat patches.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Military Life

VA opens benefits to vets with other than honorable discharges

New rule changes remove barriers for dismissals tied to homosexuality, as well as create an exemption for "compelling circumstances."

The Navy USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau.
Tech & Tactics

US needs cheaper ways to shoot down drones, Pentagon acquisition chief says

It's currently costing more than $100,000 per shot to take out UAS, William LaPlante said.

This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter
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This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter

For two services supposedly focused on boats and ground ops, there sure is some great flying going on in this photo.

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe
News

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe

The command will take over for 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters as part of support for the NATO mission.

So does the Air Force have new aces now?
News

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

The math involved in recent shootdowns of Iranian drones suggests yes.

Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya
News

Marine who died in aviation ground mishap identified

We honor the memory of Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya.