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From Vietnam to Iraq, A Story of Sacrifice and Resilience

From Vietnam to Iraq, A Story of Sacrifice and Resilience

A Veteran’s 40 Year Journey.

Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified
History

Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified

David Walker was one of 103 crewmembers who died on the USS California on Dec. 7, 1941.

Former Army base warns of grenades on local trails
News

Former Army base warns of grenades on local trails

Using unauthorized trails at Fort Ord “exposes visitors to unexploded ordnance hazards."

Navy salvage ships are in Baltimore to help after bridge collapse
News

Navy salvage ships are in Baltimore to help after bridge collapse

Four salvage vessels will help clear away debris that's closed the harbor after the Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed this week.

US Navy lets recruits use cell phones to call home in basic training
Military Life

US Navy lets recruits use cell phones to call home in basic training

The plan is to get trainees to phase out reliance on phones instead of going cold turkey

Military sexual trauma cases have been removed from the chain of command — but there’s more work to do
Opinion

Military sexual trauma cases have been removed from the chain of command — but there’s more work to do

My story is not an outlier.

Army next generation squad weapon
News

101st Airborne soldiers are first to receive new Next Gen Squad Weapon

Close combat forces will receive the new weapons including a National Guard armored brigade in May.

Boonie hats
News

Soldiers at Fort Bliss now authorized to wear ‘boonie hats’

Boonie hats protect soldiers’ face, neck, and ears from the sun.

Special operations soldiers
News

SOCOM calls for special ops veterans to report cancer screenings

The memo announces a comprehensive study evaluating the cancer risk within the SOF community.

PSYOP soldiers leaflet drop
News

The Army doesn’t have enough PSYOP soldiers to fight the information war, IG says

Soldiers pointed to the "divorce" between active and reserve PSYOP units as a root cause of the issues.

Schofield
News

Army investigating reports of possible camera found in Schofield restroom

“The safety and security of our Soldiers and families is always our top priority.”

Marine repair
News

Camp Pendleton Marines encouraged to fix their own barracks rooms

This Old House – Camp Pendleton Edition.

3rd Special Forces Group ODA 3321 nazi patch
News

Special Forces patch with Nazi logo was banned in 2022

The previous Army inquiry found soldiers were generally ignorant about the image's historical meaning and symbolism.

A doctor preparing to perform a medical procedure on a veteran.
Military Life

The MISSION Act: Understanding the VA’s Community Care Program

The program provides better access for veterans while avoiding the waiting lines.

Army investigating Nazi imagery on Special Forces patch posted online
News

Army investigating Nazi imagery on Special Forces patch posted online

The picture was removed from the 20th Special Forces Group Instagram page as of Tuesday.

Cavalry scout on horseback reciting his reenlistment oath
News

Army wants cav scouts, military police to reclass to fill shortages

The Army wants volunteers who are willing to switch MOSs but cavalry scouts and military cops may be required to change careers when they reenlist.

Air Force beards
News

Air Force special operators must take class before getting shaving waivers

The class is meant to help airmen deal with facial skin conditions.

Danab
News

Somali troops train alongside U.S. forces in Justified Accord military exercise

Somalia remains a battlefield in the War on Terrorism.

News clip, photo of LCI 92, and U.S. Army Sergeant John O. Herrick.
News

American soldier killed during D-Day assault identified, will now be laid to rest

His remains were identified on Aug. 21, 2023, but his family wasn’t briefed until just recently.

Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group
News

Air Force fires commander of Holloman maintenance group

The firing was "to ensure proper command climate and appropriate leadership" the base said.