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US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine
Europe

US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine

Air defense artillery and weapon systems are headed to Ukraine after top military officials warned in early April that that Ukrainians would be outshot 10 to 1 'in weeks.'

Navy formation
Navy

Navy offers some sailors $100,000 to reenlist

The Navy has surpassed its retention goal for this fiscal year so far.

101st Airborne soldiers win second straight ‘Best Sapper’ title
Army

101st Airborne soldiers win second straight ‘Best Sapper’ title

For this year's contest, the two captains trained separately while deployed to different countries in Europe.

Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours
Air Force

Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours

The Senate could vote as early as late Tuesday to approve Ukraine aid. American stockpiles in Germany are sitting ready to go.

Men who slipped drugs into U.S. soldiers’ drinks in Colombia now in U.S. custody
Army

Men who slipped drugs into U.S. soldiers’ drinks in Colombia now in U.S. custody

Two Colombians accused of a 'tomaseas' scam — adding drugs to drinks to rob U.S. soldiers in Bogota bars — are now in U.S. custody.

After Niger withdrawal, Chad may want U.S. troops to leave
Africa

After Niger withdrawal, Chad may want U.S. troops to leave

The U.S. is withdrawing troops from Niger as reports surface of its neighbor, Chad, asking for the same.

Army captain enlists in the Marines
Marine Corps

Army captain gives up his rank to enlist in the Marine Corps

Nicholas Brooklier gave up his position as an Army logistics officer to join the Marines as an infantry grunt.

Syria
Iraq

Rockets fired at US base in Syria from Iraq

It is the first attack on American troops in the region since early February.

National Guard delays staffing changes for Alaska Air National Guard
National Guard

National Guard delays staffing changes for Alaska Air National Guard

80 positions, including pilots and pararescuemen, were at risk of being eliminated as part of the planned cuts.

The true story behind “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”
Entertainment

The true story behind “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”

Historian Damien Lewis talks about the real planning and training behind the daring commando mission that inspired the movie.

US sailor guilty of rarely-charged espionage in UCMJ trial
Navy

US sailor guilty of rarely-charged espionage in UCMJ trial

Espionage under the UCMJ can carry the death penalty, though Chief Petty Officer Bryce Pedicini was not charged with capital crimes.

How ‘Civil War’ brought its combat to life
Entertainment

How ‘Civil War’ brought its combat to life

The film's military advisor Ray Mendoza breaks down what went into the action design.

Offutt Air Force Base
News

Retired Army officer may have leaked secrets to honeypot spy

"You are my secret informant love! How were your meetings? Successfully?"

Steven Pedicini
Navy

Navy sailor accused of spying for foreign government

The Chief Petty Officer has been charged with espionage and related offenses.

Recon Marine killed in training accident identified
Marine Corps

Recon Marine killed in training accident identified

Sgt. Colin Arslanbas died Thursday night near Camp Lejeune.

US agrees to pull troops from Niger
Africa

US agrees to pull troops from Niger

The decision comes a month after Niger's ruling military council called for all American forces to leave.

Rescue Squadron airman dies at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
Air Force

Rescue Squadron airman dies at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

We honor the memory of Senior Airman Marcus Jordan.

Marine killed in Camp Lejeune training accident
Marine Corps

Marine killed in Camp Lejeune training accident

More information will be released after the Marine's family is notified, officials said.

ministry of ungentlemanly warfare
Entertainment

Review: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ is a breezy wartime adventure

It’s a classic “men on a mission” World War II movie with violence galore.

Tales from the Grid Square
Entertainment

Meet the soldier behind ‘Tales From the Grid Square’

"...on more than one occasion, I saw items move on their own with my own eyes.”