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A tank platoon leader strapped to his tank's main gun.
Culture

Army tankers send off platoon leader by strapping him to the Abrams’ main gun

A proper goodbye for one Army tank platoon leader.

UH-60 crews rehearsed emergency patient movements in Germany from Feb. 22-25 in preparation for Defender Europe 21. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham.
Army

With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes

The Army says it has developed a tool that can rule out the need for a brain scan for a suspected traumatic brain injury. All it requires is a drop of blood and 15 minutes.

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.
Navy

US Navy ships support Israel against Iranian missile attack

The destroyers USS Cole and USS USS Bulkeley fired about a dozen interceptors against Iranian missiles on Tuesday.

marriage fraud army
Benefits & Pay

Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits

Andre Fulton admitted to federal authorities that he cashed in on benefits after marrying a woman in 2018 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas so she could skirt immigration laws.

NORAD
Air Force

Russian Su-35 evokes Cold War antics by ‘headbutting’ US F-16 in Alaska air defense zone

A Russian Su-35 fighter cut across the nose of a U.S. F-16, which was intercepting a Russian Tu-95 bomber.

jimmy carter
Navy

Jimmy Carter, Navy veteran and former president, turns 100

The former President graduated from the Naval Academy and was a pioneer in the use of nuclear power in submarines.

A KC-135R assigned to the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing conducts air refueling operations with A-10s assigned to the 23rd Fighter Group, Moody Air Force base, Georgia. The A-10s received fuel during their cross-country flight enroute to Nellis Air Force base, Nevada. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Winn)
Air Force

Moody Air Force Base, Fort Eisenhower under partial evacuation orders

Moody Air Force Base airmen can travel 300 miles from base, soldiers at Fort Eisenhower up to 500. MacDill and Tyndall

BUD/S
Navy

Former commander of SEAL training to face board of inquiry over candidate’s death

Navy Capt. Bradley Geary will face a board of inquiry on Nov. 11 in connection with the Feb. 4, 2022 death of a SEAL candidate after Hell Week.

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Space Force

Space Force blasts first guardian into space

Space Force Col. Nick Hague will help with experiments aboard the International Space Station and retrieve two stranded astronauts back to Earth.

Singer Kris Kristofferson on stage in Berlin in 2019, smiling and holding his guitar.
Culture

Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, US Army veteran, dead at 88

The singer, actor and scholar served for several years in the Army, earning a Ranger tab before pursuing a celebrated career in music.

A still from the irregular warfare video from the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. A protester stands on a barricade with arms raised, fire in the background. The caption reads "irregular warfare is a contest of power."
Army

Irregular warfare is everywhere in this new Army video

The Army’s Special Warfare Center & School quietly dropped this new, ominous clip online, showcasing how it’s viewing multidimensional and complex conflict.

US forces killed ISIS, Hurras al-Din commanders in Syria in two strikes
Middle East

US forces killed ISIS, Hurras al-Din commanders in Syria in two strikes

The previously undisclosed airstrikes in Syria killed 37 total fighters.

The crew of a HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Florida Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, flies a search and rescue mission over Tallahassee, Florida on Sept. 27. 2024 following Hurricane Helene hitting the state. (National Guard photo by Pfc. Eli Johnson)
National Guard

National Guard working to rescue hundreds trapped by Hurricane Helene

Nearly 5,000 National Guard personnel are active in several states with search and rescue efforts after the storm left a path of destruction.

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News

US has a whole new deal with Iraq, and won’t talk about it

U.S. officials could not say how many troops currently in Iraq would leave the country under a new bilateral security agreement.

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Coast Guard

Florida man and his dog get amazing ‘rescue selfie’ in Hurricane Helene

The photo, captured by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer's helmet cam, perfectly captures a dramatic rescue in Hurricane Helene.

CMS Venning removed from position
Air Force

Command chief fired at Keesler Air Force Base after investigation ‘warranted removal’

After an on-base investigation, "the findings warranted the removal" of Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning as Keesler's top enlisted leader, officials said.

Army meets recruiting goal with soldiers who are older or need extra prep
Army

Army meets recruiting goal with soldiers who are older or need extra prep

The Army met its goal to recruit 55,000 soldiers in fiscal year 2024 with recruits averaging 22 years old and others going through a prep course for academic and fitness help.

The Vietnam Hueys that flew with rocket launchers painted as beer cans
History

The Vietnam Hueys that flew with rocket launchers painted as beer cans

In the name of Esprit de Coors - err, Corps — these Vietnam helicopter crews remembered home by painting their Huey's rocket pods to resemble their favorite beers. 

Here’s the deal with the Air Force PT uniform
Air Force

Here’s the deal with the Air Force PT uniform

The Air Force’s new PT uniform is expected to be available at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores in the continental US starting in November.

Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Meil
Marine Corps

Marine used his own body to shield buddy during grenade training accident

Marine Staff Sgt. Brett Meil used his body to protect a fellow Marine from a grenade explosion.