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A M109 Paladin on a trailer that is stuck on railroad tracks bucks from a direct hit from a freight train.
Artillery

A train plowed into a M109 Paladin in transport. The Paladin mostly survived

Colombian soldiers stand outside of a military base on the street following a bombing inside the base on June 15, 2021. (Getty photo via AFP by Schneyder Mendoza)
Americas

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
Army

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.

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Iraq

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.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt sails through the waters of the Middle East on Aug. 10, 2024. Fighter jets are visible on the deck of the ship. (U.S. Navy photo)
Navy

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.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” load a plane at Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos, Texas, March 10, 2024, in preparation for the unit’s movement overseas. Red Bull Soldiers will spend nearly 10 months away from their homes in support of Operation Spartan Shield as part of a regularly planned operation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)
Active Duty

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.

The variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) flies in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, 26 August. The aircraft was redesigned from NF-16D to the X-62A, June 14,2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)
Housing

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.

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Mandatory Fun

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.

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
Military Awards

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.

The Pentagon announced new initiatives to save troops money and improve their quality of life. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
Family

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.

Special operations forces assigned to the Ghana Special Boat Squadron prepare to board the Italian Navy Comandante Bettica PGH-492 for a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise off the coast of Takoradi, Ghana, May 16, 2024. The VBSS brought together participants from both Exercise Flintlock and Obangame Express; these exercises are multinational military operations aimed to enhance security and counterterrorism capabilities in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl)
Africa

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
World War II

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.

A soldier assigned to the 1st Calvary Division extinguishing a brush fire.
Culture

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 354th Fighter Generation Squadron poses for a group photo for the final time at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 24, 2024. The 354th FGS maintained A-10C aircraft to conduct close air support, forward air control, airborne, and combat search and rescue for theater commanders worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)
Air Force

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.

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Army

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.

Richard McCool medal of honor recipient during Battle of Okinawa, World War II
Navy

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.

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Army

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.

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Air Force

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.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks competes in the Para Swimming Women's 100m Backstroke race on Sept. 7 2024 in Paris. One arm is mid-stroke, kicking up water from the pool. (Getty Images photo by Adam Pretty)
Army

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.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alec Blackmon with the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stands outside a gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)
News

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.