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Presidential Unit Citation
News

Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation

The Presidential Unit Citation is the US military’s highest unit award.

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation
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US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation

The Kabul evacuation rescued more than 124,000 people. Some troops say that more individual awards should be approved from the mission.

fort moore arrests
News

2 Fort Moore soldiers arrested with grenade simulators, mortar shell, steroids

Two Fort Moore soldiers were arrested with explosive devices, a mortar shell, close to 20 rifles and handguns, and steroids.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord
News

Army doctor charged with series of alleged sexual assaults

The Army preferred charges against Maj. Michael Stockin on Tuesday. The number of alleged assaults was not clear, but a lawyer said it could be 20 or more.

Army Sgt. Rolondo Boone
News

Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group charged with murder

Army Sgt. Rolondo Boone was arrested on Aug. 28.

marine recruit gen z
Culture

Marine officer proposes fix for Gen Z recruiting crisis in new book

His recommendations include “performance pay" as a bonus to incentivize service members.

3M Earplugs
News

3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited

Roughly 260,000 lawsuits have been filed over the earplugs.

Marines killed in Osprey crash
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3 Marines killed in MV-22 Osprey crash identified

All three were assigned to Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 363 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

US Special Operations Command, CENTCOM, MacDill evacuate for Idalia
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US Special Operations Command, CENTCOM, MacDill evacuate for Idalia

Troops at MacDill Air Force Base, which is home to CENTCOM and USSOCOM, were told to evacuate by Tuesday morning.

Somalia
News

US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab fighters

The US has launched more than a dozen airstrikes in Somalia this year.

Intractable chronic low back pain plagues the military more than we think—and it won’t go away on its own

Intractable chronic low back pain plagues the military more than we think—and it won’t go away on its own

Within five years, it becomes the biggest risk factor for permanent disability.

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon
History

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

Military assisting in rescue and recovery in Maui
News

Military assisting in rescue and recovery in Maui

The death toll stands at 155.

osprey crash australia
News

3 Marines killed, 20 survivors in Australia Osprey crash. [Audio] [Updated]

An MV-22 Osprey carrying 23 Marines crashed in Australia early Sunday, killing 3. Five Marines were hospitalized.

Marine F/A-18 crash
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Marines identify pilot in fatal F/A-18D Hornet crash

Maj. Andrew "Simple Jack" Mettler was an F/A-18 pilot with the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina.

Minot Air Force Base
News

Toxic chemicals detected at Minot Air Force Base

The Air Force is ordering a major cleaning of three ICBM bases to reduce risk.

Bob Barker, US Navy veteran, dead at 99
Culture

Bob Barker, US Navy veteran, dead at 99

The longtime "The Price Is Right" host served during World War II.

USS Porter
News

“We found them!” – How the Coast Guard rescued 4 lost divers

The Coast Guard and Navy rescued four lost divers 46 miles from shore after an aircrew crew spotted their flashlight with night vision equipment.

Ukraine F-16 training
News

US pilots will now train Ukrainians to fly the F-16 in Arizona

The announcement caps a slow ramp-up in the level and variety of support for the Ukrainian military in the last year, as US authorities approved and delivered increasingly advanced weapons.

Marine F/A8-D Hornet
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Marine F/A-18D Hornet pilot killed in crash [Updated]

The pilot’s body was recovered at the crash site.