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Marine Pendleton live fire
News

Marine dies during live-fire infantry training at Camp Pendleton

The Marine was participating in a night live-fire event, service officials said.

F-16
News

Ukrainian pilots are training to fly F-16s

“I think in the short-term, it will help a little bit, but it’s not the silver bullet.”

Afghan Resistance
News

What is happening inside the Afghan resistance?

“The only reason Afghans aren’t standing up against the Taliban right now is the perception that the Taliban are supported by the U.S.”

Jetzero tanker
News

This might be the Air Force’s air-to-air tanker of the future

The Secretary of the Air Force once joked, "the mother of the last pilot for the KC-135 has actually not been born yet." But this might be its replacement.

Joseph Guerra
News

Army officer gets Soldier’s Medal for saving 4 people from gunman

The former enlisted medic pushed a fellow soldier to the ground and used his body as a shield during a shooting spree in downtown Columbus, Georgia.

Afghanistan withdrawal
News

What’s happened since the Taliban took over Afghanistan?

Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, 2021.

Woman sentenced to 30 years in Vanessa Guillén murder
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Woman sentenced to 30 years in Vanessa Guillén murder

Mayra Guillén, Vanessa's older sister, posted "You received justice today" on social media.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) blocks military promotions.
News

How the US military became collateral damage in the fight over abortion rights

The nominations of nearly 650 general and flag officers could be in limbo over abortion access.

C-130J invasion stripes D-Day Normandy
History

C-130s are getting World War II-style makeovers for next year’s D-Day anniversary

The Air Force is getting a very early head start on next year's anniversary celebrations.

USS Bataan USS Carter Hall Navy Middle East
News

Marines are training to provide security for commercial ships in Middle East [Updated]

Marines would be put on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz to deter attempted seizures by Iran.

Travis Air Force Base
News

U.S. government investigating land buy around Travis Air Force Base

An investment firm has acquired nearly $1 billion in land near Travis Air Force Base over the last five years.

Camp Pendleton
News

Camp Pendleton Marine charged with sexual assault of minor

The 14-year-old was found in the Camp Pendleton barracks in June.

Craig Robertson
News

Air Force veteran killed in FBI raid after threatening Biden

The FBI is reviewing the shooting.

Maui
News

Coast Guard rescues 14 people from ocean after fleeing Maui wildfires

More than 100 National Guardsmen are helping with the wildfire response.

Jeffrey Judd Jones
News

‘He was willing to sacrifice himself:’ Army veteran killed in Ukraine

“He was really disturbed that these innocent people were being killed.”

syria iraq CENTCOM
Military Life

US troops in Syria and Iraq launched 31 anti-ISIS missions in July

US and partner troops have carried out 279 missions in seven months in Iraq and Syria, killing 81 people and taking 380 prisoners, according to CENTCOM figures.

Soldier's Medal Army
News

Army chief warrant officer 5 receives Soldier’s Medal for saving people from house fire

The Soldier’s Medal is the highest award a soldier can receive for heroism in non-combat situations.

burn pit PACT Act
News

The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday

With the PACT Act, the VA will expand the scope and number of maladies it will consider a “presumptive condition” for toxic exposure.

Chasing Dreams
News

Chinese troops vow they are willing to die in fight for Taiwan

Pro tip: Be careful what you wish for.

5 Steps to tailor your resume to the job

5 Steps to tailor your resume to the job

“If you aim at everything, you won’t hit anything.”