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Army Reserve Sgt. Dustin Nelson, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist and native of Cleveland, Georgia, assigned to the 327th Chemical Company, 92nd Chemical Battalion, 415th Chemical Brigade, 76th Operational Response Command stands on top of a vehicle and waits for his unit to begin a chemical decontamination mission at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, June 19 during Operation Desert Dragon. More than 500 Army Reserve Soldiers from around the country are conducting a variety of specialized training at the base focused on honing Soldiers chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) skill sets and obtaining unit validation as part of a three-week annual exercise known as Operation Desert Dragon. The exercise is designed to be the premiere CBRN validation event for Army Reserve units, and serve as the culminating training event for premobilization and top tier priority units. (Official U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent C. Powell)
Army

Two soldiers killed in Iraq in separate ‘non-combat’ incidents

Army officials said the events were "unrelated" and are under investigation.

Army marksmanship instructor wins Olympic medal in rifle event
Army

Army marksmanship instructor wins Olympic medal in rifle event

Sgt. Sagen Maddalena shot so clean in the event, the armory may take her rifle back on the first try.

U.S. Army MH-60M helicopters, assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), land on the USS John L. Canley (ESB 6), a U.S. Navy Expeditionary Sea Base ship
Military Life

Top U.S. special ops units held a major exercise off Alaska, 45 miles from Russia

Polar Dagger brought several top special ops units from the Army, Air Force and Navy to a small Alaskan island closer to Russia than the U.S. mainland.

Florida National Guardsmen of the 2nd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery Regiment, fire a round from an M777 Howitzer, May 23, 2021, at Eugen Kvaternik Military Training Area in Slunj, Croatia. DEFENDER-Europe 21 is a large-scale U.S. Army-led exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between the U.S., NATO allies and partner militaries. This year, more than 28,000 multinational forces from 26 nations will conduct nearly simultaneous operations across more than 30 training areas in more than a dozen countries from the Baltics to the strategically important Balkans and Black Sea Region. Follow the latest news and information about DEFENDER-Europe 21, visit www.EuropeAfrica.army.mil/DefenderEurope. (By Sgt. Joshua Oh)
Afghanistan War

Artillery, infantry and all enlisted troops face higher risks of suicide

Across all of the military, suicide rates between 2011 and 2022 were far greatest among enlisted troops than officers, the Pentagon said in its report.

CV-22B Osprey
Air Force

An Osprey crash in Japan was due to ‘catastrophic’ gearbox failure, Air Force report finds

An Air Force investigation found that worn parts were to blame for the crash, not the clutch failure seen in other Osprey crashes.

Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap
Marine Corps

Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap

Former Marine Paul Whelan has been held in Russia since 2018, and had been passed over for release in previous prisoner swaps.

Manager, engineer and trainee talking during a meeting close to a production line in a printery

Veterans are uniquely prepared for careers in operations management

Almost every veteran already has the necessary experience.

394261 14: A fiery blasts rocks the World Trade Center after being hit by two planes September 11, 2001 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Middle East

The 9/11 ‘masterminds’ are taking plea deals, Pentagon says

The three men will reportedly agree to life sentences to avoid trials that could have ended in death penalties.

Army researchers find electric pulses help soldiers get better, quicker sleep
United States

Army researchers find electric pulses help soldiers get better, quicker sleep

Researchers are developing a headband-device to alter brain electrical pulses during sleep that they hope soldiers can use in the field.

Brandon Respress, 9, Ruby Cooper, military retiree, Ariana Respress, 7, and Makayla Taylor, 8, enjoy good family fun in the outdoor pool at Robins Air Force Base’s Heritage Club July 28. The facility, which is operated by the 78th Force Support Squadron, offers a great way for patrons to beat the heat during a very hot summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)

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MQ-9 Reaper
News

US forces deliver airstrike on drone launchers outside Baghdad

The US military launched an airstrike south of Baghdad targeting militants who were preparing to launch drones.

William Calley
Army

William Calley, dead at 80, still used in Army lessons about preventing war crimes like the My Lai Massacre

Army Lt. William Calley Jr., who was convicted at court-martial for the My Lai Massacre, died in April.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: Sammy Sullivan #4 of Team United States celebrates as she runs in to score her team's second try during the Women’s Pool C match between Team United States and Team Brazil on day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Army

An Army officer is one of the stars of the U.S. women’s Olympic rugby team

Capt. Samantha Sullivan was an All American at West Point. Her coach said “everything you see is what you’re going to get."

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jerry Betzold, with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, trains in a coxswain course at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, May 27, 2021. Betzold is a Avone, Ind. native. “This course allows for us to maintain our readiness for small boat handling tactics with Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts, and to be able to raid beach landing sites effectively and swiftly.” Trainings like these allow Marines to continually develop their maritime skillset to ensure III Marine Expeditionary Force remains a ready force in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Marshall)
Marine Corps

Marine killed in Humvee rollover at Twentynine Palms identified

Marine Staff Sgt. Jerry L. Betzold died on Sunday, the day after his Humvee rolled over during a training exercise.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses service members aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Howard (DDG 83) during her visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The vice president’s tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administration’s continued commitment to its alliances in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kaleb J. Sarten/Released)
Veterans

Here are the four military veterans Kamala Harris might pick for VP

Kamala Harris' team is reportedly looking at four veterans for VP: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Michigan Sen. Gary Peters.

Syria
News

US bases in Iraq and Syria targeted in string of rocket attacks

US troops deployed to Iraq and Syria came under rocket attack four times within three days. No injuries were reported.

Marine Humvee
Marine Corps

Marine killed in Humvee rollover at Twentynine Palms

Two other Marines have died in on-duty vehicle mishaps since October while one Air Force member died and five were hurt in a June Humvee accident.

The christening ceremony for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Patrick Gallagher. (photo courtesy U.S. Navy)
History

Navy christens new destroyer named for Navy Cross recipient

The USS Patrick Gallagher honors an Irish citizen turned U.S. Marine who risked his own life to save his comrades in the Vietnam War.

Wind flutters around the peace offerings of tobacco ties that line the fence at the Wounded Knee Memorial on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, on Monday, October 20, 2014. (Photo by Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
History

Pentagon orders review of Medals of Honor given for Wounded Knee Massacre

The military awarded 20 men its highest honor in the 1890s for their role in the incident, where hundreds were killed or injured.

Reward image of dead Marine Peter Chounthala
Marine Corps

$20,000 reward offered for information on people who attacked, ran over Marine

Peter Chounthala was beaten and then killed by a car in Los Angeles County in May. After two months, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a reward for any help in the search.