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task and purpose new year's eve safety brief
Culture

New Year’s Eve safety brief: Think twice before blacking out on Doritos-flavored booze

Don't add to the population, don't subtract from the population, and think twice before blacking out on Dorito-flavored spirits.

USS Carl Vinson New Year's Eve
Culture

How the military celebrates the New Year, according to combat veterans

“Oh my God, you could see that shit from space.”

Navy helicopters sink three Houthi ships in the Red Sea
News

Navy helicopters sink three Houthi ships in the Red Sea

The attack on a commercial ship is the 24th such incident in the last two months.

Russell Hamler, the last of “Merrill’s Marauders” of World War II, dies at 99
History

Russell Hamler, the last of “Merrill’s Marauders” of World War II, dies at 99

The unit, a precursor to the modern Rangers, fought behind enemy lines in the Burmese jungle, taking on disease and overwhelming enemy numbers.

Confusion, uneven reporting hurting Pentagon effort to combat extremism
Military Life

Confusion, uneven reporting hurting Pentagon effort to combat extremism

Extremist activity is growing among veterans, the study found, but internal DoD efforts to track the problem are hamstrung by a lack of unified policies

Air Force fires commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
News

Air Force fires commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Col. Christopher B. Meeker was removed from his post by Lt. Gen. Donna D. Shipton due to "a loss of confidence in his ability to lead."

World War I wristwatches
Culture

How World War I soldiers gave America the wristwatch

World War I led to a revolution in timepiece technology.

UCMJ chain of command
News

Pentagon announces overhaul in how the military will investigate serious crimes

The offices will handle UCMJ cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder, removing decisions from the chain of command of those accused.

Russian tank Ukraine
News

How many Russian generals have been killed in Ukraine?

The Russians have lost at least seven generals.

San Diego vs Parris Island: Who has the toughest Marine boot camp?
News

San Diego vs Parris Island: Who has the toughest Marine boot camp?

The final event at both bases is the Crucible – a last 54-hour field event filled with exhaustion, hunger, and physical stamina challenges.

Santa decoration surrounded by concertina wire.
Culture

How to celebrate Christmas while deployed, according to combat veterans

Dodging minefields to cut down a Christmas tree is always an option.

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays
News

X-37B space plane now to launch this week after delays

The seventh lengthy mission for the Space Force craft is set for Dec. 28.

Six military Christmas movies to watch this holiday season
Culture

Six military Christmas movies to watch this holiday season

Ho-ho-ho, we have a movie marathon now.

Why won’t the Army won’t let Santa fly on its helicopters: An investigation
Culture

Why won’t the Army won’t let Santa fly on its helicopters: An investigation

Pentagon officals say the rules' "original intent is lost to the ghosts of Christmas Past."

More drones, missiles launched over Red Sea despite U.S.-led task force
News

More drones, missiles launched over Red Sea despite U.S.-led task force

A Navy destroyer shot down several drones over five hours this afternoon.

New defense bill approves psychedelic trials for PTSD in active-duty troops
Military Life

New defense bill approves psychedelic trials for PTSD in active-duty troops

The military will now be giving service members MDMA, magic mushrooms and other drugs to test their therapeutic benefits.

The Air Force is trying to reclaim a World War II-era airfield
History

The Air Force is trying to reclaim a World War II-era airfield

The decades-old airfield on Tinian is covered in overgrown vegetation. The Air Force plans to turn it into a modern, small air base.

SOAR 160th crash
News

Bodies of 3 Army special operations soldiers, Black Hawk helicopter recovered after Nov. 10 crash

The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment helicopter crashed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, killing all onboard.

Army recruiter’s calm nerves save man with severed leg after truck crash
News

Army recruiter’s calm nerves save man with severed leg after truck crash

Engard pulled a tourniquet "as tight as I could, which made him scream but you gotta do what you gotta do. You gotta make the squirting blood stop."

ukraine marine
News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine fought 12 Russians in last stand

Ethan Hunter Hertweck is one of at least 11 Marine veterans killed in Ukraine.