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Here’s how Navy Federal Certificates protect our members from market fluctuations and finance uncertainty

Here’s how Navy Federal Certificates protect our members from market fluctuations and finance uncertainty

Certificates are an excellent supplement to any savings strategy and protect your hard-earned funds from market uncertainty.

The Army’s floating pier in Gaza is a preview of Indo-Pacific tactics
Army

The Army’s floating pier in Gaza is a preview of Indo-Pacific tactics

The pier will bring ashore up to 2 million meals per day in Gaza, but would be a centerpiece of future potential Pacific conflicts.

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna
Navy

Navy fires captain of USS Ohio guided missile submarine

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna was relieved“ due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command."

Marine pistol training
News

Marines may revamp pistol training to require more lethal shots

Marines can also now rest their rifles on the magazine while qualifying.

A C-130J Hercules dropping humanitarian aid.
Tech & Tactics

How U.S. humanitarian airdrops work according to an Air Force Combat Controller

Clear to drop.

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
News

US sending $300 million in weapons aid to Ukraine

The weapons include anti-armor and anti-tank systems.

Army will field ‘mixed reality’ headsets for combat training this year
Army

Army will field ‘mixed reality’ headsets for combat training this year

Soldiers complained that the first version of the headset gave them motion sickness, nausea and neck injuries.

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting
Housing

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting

Army 2025 request funds more barracks but current projects are hamstrung by Congresses inability to pass 2024 budget

Standard Missile
Analysis

Troops would get 4.5% pay bump in new Pentagon budget

Troops would get a 4.5% raise in their basic pay.

173rd Airborne soldier reported missing in Italy [Updated]
Army

173rd Airborne soldier reported missing in Italy [Updated]

The paratrooper allegedly escaped early Friday after being put under 24-hour guard.

National Guard restarts reenlistment bonuses ahead of schedule
Benefits & Pay

National Guard restarts reenlistment bonuses ahead of schedule

The program halted on March 1 and was initially expected to be paused for at least a month.

2 soldiers in fatal National Guard helicopter crash at US-Mexico border identified
National Guard

2 soldiers in fatal National Guard helicopter crash at US-Mexico border identified

Chief Warrant Officers Casey N. Frankoski and John Grassia died on Friday, March 8 when their helicopter crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.

US, allies shoot down 28 Houthi drones in large Red Sea skirmish
Middle East

US, allies shoot down 28 Houthi drones in large Red Sea skirmish

American, British and French forces took out a "large-scale" attack targeting commercial and military ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Proposed aid port to Gaza will need 1,000 troops, two months to build
Middle East

Proposed aid port to Gaza will need 1,000 troops, two months to build

American forces continue to airdrop food into Gaza while the United Nations calls for expanding ground-based air transport amid fears of famine.

National Guard helicopter crashes near US-Mexico border, 3 killed
National Guard

National Guard helicopter crashes near US-Mexico border, 3 killed

Two National Guard soldiers and one Border Patrol agent died. A third soldier was injured.

A UAE C-17 and ‘high velocity’ parachutes may be behind deadly air drop in Gaza
Air Force

A UAE C-17 and ‘high velocity’ parachutes may be behind deadly air drop in Gaza

A United Arab Emirates C-17 may have delivered an aid drop to waiting Gazans using dangerously small parachutes meant for combat.

A simulated casualty in an emergency room during a training exercise.
Veterans

Can a veteran go to any emergency room?

Don’t be stubborn about going to the VA because of rumors or having a lack of awareness of your benefits.

Korbein Schultz
Army

Soldier charged with selling secrets on HIMARS, F-22s, rescue helicopters and nuclear missiles

He told his contact that he wished he was Jason Bourne, prosecutors say.

US denies that American aid drop in Gaza killed civilians on ground
Air Force

US denies that American aid drop in Gaza killed civilians on ground

A U.S. official did confirm that the U.S. dropped more aid into Gaza Friday morning, but denied it had caused any deaths on the ground.

osprey 31st MEU bougainville
Air Force

Osprey back in the air, but with no new parts or fix for ‘material failure’

The 400+ aircraft will be back in the air with new maintenance rules and emergency procedures for crews after a three month stand down.