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Why Air Force pilots honored an air show pilot by burning a piano
The tradition of burning a piano dates at least to World War II. The ceremony honored Rob Holland, a stunt pilot who crashed at Langley Air Force Base while practicing for an airshow.
Marine Raiders won’t be fighting in the Arctic anytime soon, general says
Marine Raiders are currently deployed to the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and East Africa.
A meal card foul-up at Fort Johnson underscores a bigger Army problem
Signs posted to the dining hall told soldiers they would be "turned away" due to a meal plan hiccup. Those who ended up paying out of pocket will be reimbursed, the Army said.
Navy Super Hornet falls overboard as USS Harry Truman makes hard turn during Houthi attack
The aircraft was being towed when the crew lost control of the Super Hornet. Both the plane and the tow tractor fell overboard.
Army reverses course on banning fun and games for soldiers in Kuwait
While the memo didn't strictly forbid “fun” it did attempt to ban dominos, cards, and video game tournaments before the Army made an about-face last week.
Sailor wins $7,500 settlement after his car was towed and auctioned off while deployed
Navy Lt. Jonathan Liongson was on deployment with the USS Bunker Hill in November 2022 when his car was towed in California. He was awarded the money in a settlement after the towing company ran afoul of federal law.
Army trainee dies during basic combat training at Fort Jackson
The Army initiated a 48-hour pause in training following the soldier’s death.
US forces have hit more than 800 targets in Yemen since March
In the past six weeks U.S. ships and aircraft have hit dozens of targets, while Houthis have shot down seven American drones.
Spouse of active-duty Coast Guard service member detained by immigration agents on base
The wife's name was flagged while undergoing a screening to move into on-base housing at Naval Air Station Key West.
Army captain sets Guinness World Record for bomb suit run
Capt. Travis Chewning-Kulick ran a 7 minute, 4 second mile, loaded down by 50 pounds of explosive ordnance protective gear across his body.
Navy identifies sailor who went missing in Guam
The Navy and Coast Guard called off the search for Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Gabriel D. Holt after five days of extensive reconnaissance around Guam.
The Army wants to use 3D-printed drones to spot threats soldiers can’t see
Soldiers in Germany will test whether 3D-printed small drones can scan the electromagnetic spectrum to find threats for soldiers.
Army closes in on its elusive goal of a gender-neutral fitness test
Starting next year, male and female soldiers in 21 combat arms jobs will have to meet the same physical standards on the Army’s fitness test.
New comic book tells tale of Civil War’s first Black Medal of Honor recipient
Sgt. William Carney, whose Civil War heroism was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie "Glory," will get his own comic book.
Navy finally finds something the LCS is good at: Stopping drug smuggling
USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul recently seized more than $12 million in drugs in the Caribbean Sea, an example of how Littoral Combat Ships have found their niche with counternarcotics missions.
Good luck figuring out the Air Force’s algorithm for shaving waivers
An Air Force chart for determining if airmen or Space Force guardians should receive medical profiles for shaving doesn’t actually make clear what the requirements for waivers are.
Army sergeant found guilty in spree of barracks break-ins, rapes and attempted murder
Sgt. Greville Clarke was found guilty Tuesday of 29 charges including rape, attempted premeditated murder, kidnapping, burglary and other crimes in an 18-month spree at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Army looks at vibrating seats and ‘3D sound’ to keep drone operators on target
Army researchers plan to a demo this fall with audio and 'touch' cues for “overloaded” drone operators at Fort Novosel, Alabama.