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Air Force commanders fired
Air Force

Air Force fires two medical commanders at Joint Base Charleston

Two commanders were fired and a senior enlisted leader was reassigned on March 14.

Navy Lt. Cmdr arrested for child sexual abuse in Washington
Navy

Navy Lt. Cmdr arrested for child sexual abuse in Washington

Lt. Cmdr. Lucas Martinez, 61, was arrested after paying a 14-year-old for sex, authorities say.

The christening ceremony for the USS Idaho.
Navy

USS Idaho is the Navy’s latest nuclear submarine to be christened

The Navy has a new toy in the works.

Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s
Air Force

Alaska Airman who died on duty identified, loaded weapons on F-22s

Officials did not give details about the fatal incident but said it was being investigated.

Nigerien Air Base 201
News

US troops in Niger are staying put, for now

About 1,000 US personnel are in Niger including roughly 650 troops.

Niger
Africa

Niger cuts ties with US military

It's not immediately clear what will happen to the 650 American troops in the country.

‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’
Entertainment

‘The Bloody Hundredth’ tells the true story of ‘Masters of the Air’

The new documentary adds some needed context that was missing from the miniseries.

The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year
Veterans

The VA wants to house 41,000 homeless veterans this year

The department will also reach out to 40,000 other veterans to connect them with services.

173rd Airborne soldier located after a week AWOL in Italy
Army

173rd Airborne soldier located after a week AWOL in Italy

Private Angel Gonzales surrendered himself at the U.S. Embassy in Rome after walking out of Aviano Air Base days prior.

Korean war soldier who went missing at 17 identified
Korean War

Korean war soldier who went missing at 17 identified

Cpl. Ray K. Lilly was captured during fighting near Unsan in November 1950.

artist's rendering of PTSD overlaid by the MDMA chemical compound.
Veterans

VA has $20 million for MDMA therapies, but that’s not all it needs

In clinical trials, MDMA-assisted therapy showed a 71% cure rate for PTSD, along with a significant reduction in symptoms for 87%.

Soldiers try out for first recruiting warrant officer spots at Fort Knox
Army

Soldiers try out for first recruiting warrant officer spots at Fort Knox

The new warrant officer position: 420T Talent Acquisition Technician was announced in October.

Navy Adm. William H. McRaven
Navy

Admiral McRaven, who oversaw bin Laden raid, gets $50 million from Jeff Bezos

William H. McRaven planned and oversaw the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

sorensen waiver native eagle
Army

Army major honors fallen soldiers with Native eagle feathers in hair

Granted a religious accommodation to wear eagle feathers, Maj. Patrick Sorensen said each represent a fallen soldier or comrade he has served with.

Navy gyms and fitness centers can now be open 24/7
Military Branches

Navy gyms and fitness centers can now be open 24/7

The new policy applies to all 70 bases around the world, though, of course, you'll need a safety brief before you get access.

Marine Col. Seth MacCutcheon
Marine Corps

Marines fire 2 commanders at School of Infantry-West

The school's top officer and the CO of elite reconnaissance training were fired “for loss of trust and confidence in their ability to execute the responsibilities of their commands.”

Naval urgent care clinic.
Veterans

VA Urgent Care coverage explained

Yes, urgent care is different from emergency care.

Marines send rapid reaction FAST security team to Haiti Embassy
Marine Corps

Marines send rapid reaction FAST security team to Haiti Embassy

Marine FAST security teams train to respond to rowdy mobs, coordinated attacks, bomb threats and even snipers.

Puerto Rico National Guard soldier dies trying to save man drowning near beach
Army

Puerto Rico National Guard soldier dies trying to save man drowning near beach

The body of Staff Sgt. Fidel Cruz-Llanos was recovered on Tuesday.

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.