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Service members are seeking mental health in record numbers, but face delays
News

Service members are seeking mental health in record numbers, but face delays

The GAO found that service members referred to TRICARE’s civilian providers waited 30 days on average for an appointment.

Americans killed in Ukraine
News

50 Americans have died in Ukraine since the Russian invasion

Nearly 40 of the Americans killed in Ukraine are U.S. military veterans.

5 Marines confirmed killed in CH-53E helicopter crash in California
News

5 Marines confirmed killed in CH-53E helicopter crash in California

The helicopter disappeared flying between Nevada and San Diego.

A disinterment ceremony held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii, Mar. 4, 2019
Military Life

A sacred duty: Inside the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

As of May 2023, 81,000 service members are missing from conflicts dating back to World War II.

Marines will inspect every barracks in the force by mid-March
News

Marines will inspect every barracks in the force by mid-March

The inspection will give Marine Corps leaders a full picture of the condition of current barracks.

US airstrike hits Baghdad for second time this year
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US airstrike hits Baghdad for second time this year

The U.S. strike was in response to an a January drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan that killed three U.S. soldiers.

Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks
Military Life

Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks

The hearing comes after a damning accountability report found unsafe and unsanitary living conditions for junior enlisted troops in the Army and Air Force.

Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
News

Marine Corps helicopter found, search underway for 5 Marines aboard

Marines relying more on aging CH-53Es amid MV-22B Osprey stand down.

Forging Connections: USPTO’s Debut at the Military Influencer Conference 2023

Forging Connections: USPTO’s Debut at the Military Influencer Conference 2023

Celebrating military businesses.

Ukraine
News

Army veteran felt he was chosen by God to help children in Ukraine

“His two children, they’re 6 and 8, and they can be proud of their dad.”

battlefield pain solutions
Opinion

The US military still lacks a safe and effective battlefield pain solution

Few battlefield pain management advances have been made since the Civil War.

taylor swift bracelet army rangers
News

Two Army Rangers made the bracelet Taylor Swift wore at AFC Championship game

The two Ranger's idea to start a jewelry company was born in Afghanistan.

captain fired uss howard
News

Navy fires captain of a destroyer for ‘loss of confidence’

Cameron Dennis, who joined the Navy in 1993 as an enlisted sailor, is the second captain of the USS Howard to be relieved in six months.

Army eyes remote maintenance after Ukraine success
News

Army eyes remote maintenance after Ukraine success

American troops have helped Ukrainian forces with telemaintenance for 155 mm howitzers, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and Javelin anti-tank weapons.

Army Lt. Col. Jacob J. Sweatland
News

Army officer gets reprimand for secret camera in dressing room

Army Lt. Col. Jacob J. Sweatland reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

US says strikes in Iraq, Syria and Yemen are just “the beginning” as Baghdad criticizes bombings
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US says strikes in Iraq, Syria and Yemen are just “the beginning” as Baghdad criticizes bombings

"...Iraq further emphasized its rejection to be a ground for settling scores between rival countries..."

Ukraine is getting a new long-range bomb before the US
News

Ukraine is getting a new long-range bomb before the US

The new Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs will be used in combat for the first time by Kyiv.

Police find rocket from nuclear missile in Washington home
News

Police find rocket from nuclear missile in Washington home

The AIR-2 Genie was meant to carry nuclear warheads. Somehow one ended up inert in Bellevue.

US, Britain hit Yemen’s capital in latest attack against Houthis [Updated]
News

US, Britain hit Yemen’s capital in latest attack against Houthis [Updated]

The attacks come a day after American forces hit several sites in Syria and Iraq.

B-1Bs Lancer bomber payload upgrade
News

US forces hit more than 80 targets in Iraq and Syria

The attack utilized B-1 bombers launched from the United States.