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Two Colombian men sentenced for bomb plot to murder American soldiers
The June 15, 2021 bombing near the Venezuelan border left 44 Colombian military personnel and three American soldiers wounded.
Army sends troops, artillery to the Aleutian Islands as Russian planes again fly near Alaska
The 11th Airborne Division and partners moved into Shemya Island to show how quickly they can deploy in the event of a mobilization.
Top ISIS commanders in Iraq killed in raid that left 7 Americans injured
The terror group's overall commander in Iraq was killed, as well as several high ranking members based out of the Anbar Province.
Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group leaves the Middle East, wraps up eight months at sea
The aircraft carrier and its support ships spent several months in the Pacific before supporting anti-Houthi operations around Yemen.
101st Airborne Division troops headed to Middle East, 3rd Infantry will go to Europe
The 101st Airborne Division is deploying to the Middle East and the 3rd Infantry Division will go to Europe to support NATO operations.
At famous home for test pilots, the Air Force is testing a new approach to housing
The Air Force began work on its first-ever private apartments at Edwards Air Force base, a remote duty station with limited housing options.
Sailor proudly rocks ‘E-4 Mafia’ patch as he stands watch on USS Abraham Lincoln
The E-4, the belligerent heart of the U.S. military and every SNCO’s pain in the ass and reason for existing.
A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms
Here's everything you need to know about the Army's tabs, from permanent ones, like Ranger and Special Forces, to unit tabs like Airborne, Jungle and Arctic.
Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches
The Pentagon is implementing a range of policies designed to save military families money and improve service members’ quality of life.
US looks to West Africa as new hub for counter-terrorism mission after leaving Niger, Chad
The U.S. military’s commander in Africa said they’re considering Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Benin as options for counter terrorism collaboration after its personnel left Niger and Chad.
Bill would honor vets of Bataan and other early WWII battles
A new bill in Congress aims to honor U.S. veterans who fought in the Pacific and natives from Attu, an Aleutian Island who were captured by the Japanese during WWII.
Soldiers reimagine Battle Drill 1 against brush fires on range detail
You’ve seen soldiers carry out direct fire battle drills, but have you seen them react to brush fires?
The A-10 era is over for this legendary Air Force attack squadron
For over 30 years, the 354th Fighter Squadron has put "the 18-year-old with a rifle" at the center of their A-10 mission. The Air Force is shuttering the unit this week.
Protestors damage fence at US military base in Italy
Protestors carrying flares and Palestinian flags broke a fence at a U.S. military base in Italy.
Navy’s latest ship commission honors actions of MoH recipient
He didn’t want to be called a hero, but Richard McCool Jr. has a ship named after him for his courageous actions during the Battle of Okinawa.
Supervisor punished soldier for reporting sexual assault, Inspector General says
The Inspector General found that a supervisor told another soldier the woman was "bat [s***] crazy" and questioned the credibility of her allegations.
Four Marines trained an Air Force base to take the Marine Corps fitness test. The Air Force gave them medals for it.
Four Marines at Little Rock Air Force Base trained hundreds of airmen for the Marine Corps' Combat Fitness Test. One female airman aced it.
Army combat medic wins five silver medals at Paralympics
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks doubled her total medal count with her success in Paris this year.
Two teens charged for shootings at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
The pair allegedly were responsible for two overnight incidents outside the Chapman Training Annex on Aug. 17.