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Army

Why the Army’s new XM7 rifle reignited a debate over volume of fire

An infantry officer’s critique of the XM7 argues that the lower round capacity of the service’s new rifle could put soldiers at risk. An Army general said the rifle’s new ammunition “stops the enemy at one round.”

Army

173rd Airborne builds its own FPV drone lab to get around procurement wait

Each small drone, compared to "steerable mortars," is made in-house with soldiers building them themselves to then train with them.

News

The military’s only search and rescue dog has retired

Callie spent six years with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, logging 750 hours of flight time, rappelling out of helicopters, parachuting and helping airmen locate people in disaster zones.

News

Trump orders West Los Angeles VA campus to house thousands of veterans

The directive calls for creating a “National Center for Warrior Independence” even as the VA fights against a similar court order to expand housing on the grounds.

Army

Army identifies soldier who died during basic training at Fort Jackson

Army Pvt. Gabriel Perez, 22, died during basic combat training. His death is under investigation.

Air Force

This 53 aircraft ‘elephant walk’ has everything you’d need for a war in the Pacific

The runway display of 53 Air Force and Navy planes — plus Army missiles — ranged from rescue helicopters to fighters and hulking spy planes.

The Pentagon Rundown

Hegseth orders sweeping force structure changes for the military

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a reduction of general and flag officers and directed the Army to make force structure changes, including consolidating commands.

Air Force

How a retired rescue helicopter and a hot rod Mustang honor an airman

Logan Staib was a born mechanic, whether working on HH-60 rescue helicopters in the Air Force or his beloved Ford Mustang drag car, before he died in a traffic accident. His father brought his favorite machines together in a tribute.

Navy

Military daycares must change how they inform parents about reports of abuse, watchdog says

An inspector general report found that varying policies between services meant parents or guardians “may not be aware of the specifics” of suspected abuse at military-run childcare centers.

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Army

Attempted Fort Leavenworth prison break leaves military inmate tangled on fence

Two inmates were injured in the April 29 escape attempt. A picture shared on social media shows one inmate tangled in concertina wire atop a fence.

Army

This Army combat medic fought off an active shooter and rendered first aid

“We're here to recognize you today, because that is not how a sane human being responds,” said the soldier’s commanding officer.

Army

Army infantry officer calls new XM7 ‘unfit for use as a modern service rifle’

Officials with the Army and Sig Sauer pushed back on the findings of the research, which was conducted by an Army infantry officer and presented at this year's Modern Day Marine exhibition in Washington, D.C.

News

VA secretary says 80,000 job cuts at agency are a ‘goal’ but not yet ‘targeted’

Jobs at the VA's Veterans Crisis phone line would get protection under a new law while VA chief Doug Collins said doctors, nurses and other patient-care jobs would likely be spared cuts.

Tribute to Service

For our nation's military personnel and veterans, service is an integral part of “The Whole You.” National University honors those who serve: past, present and future.

News

Hegseth orders military to cut number of 4-star generals and admirals by 20%

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered military planners to cut the number of four-star general and admiral positions in the military by 20%.

Army

101st Airborne paratrooper pleads guilty in fentanyl death of fellow soldier

Army investigators' review of Rios-Segui's SnapChat conversations indicated that Faubel had sold him fentanyl-laced pills on the day he died.

World War II

When Americans, Germans and POWs fought the SS from the walls of a castle

80 years ago, on May 5, 1945, the strangest fight in World War II took place. American soldiers and Wehrmacht troops teamed up to fight the SS.

Army

US Army soldier found dead in Honduras

1st Lt. Marciano Parisano was assigned to 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment.

Army

Hegseth orders consolidation and transformation of the Army

Drone swarm integration, a right to repair and increased forward logistical capacity are all on the table in the new proposals.