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Green Beret burning drugs.
Veterans

What you need to know about cancer in the special operations community

For post-911 servicemembers, whether they deployed or not, 1 in 7 veterans will be diagnosed with cancer.

Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules
Air Force

Alaska Air National Guard may miss half its alert missions under new manning rules

A plan to replace 80 active duty spots with 88 civilian-style jobs could disrupt the 24/7 NORAD-mandated alert missions held by Alaska guard members.

1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later
Army

1st Cav veterans remember ‘Black Sunday’ battle 20 years later

Veterans gathered at Fort Cavazos on the 20th anniversary of a Palm Sunday battle that killed eight and altered the course of the Iraq war.

Wilmer Puello-Mota
Air Force

Former Air National Guardsman may have defected to Russia

Wilmer Puello-Mota left the United States while facing charges of soliciting photos from a teenager.

U.S. Army Technician Fifth Grade Clifford H. Strickland.
Culture

An American Bataan Death March POW is finally coming home

Strickland was accounted for on Dec. 20, 2023, over eight decades after his death.

Crye Precision's acid washed JEAN3 uniform
Culture

Crye Precision just dropped an awesome acid wash combat uniform

This will be the raddest uniform on the battlefield.

This painting by Charles Waterhouse honors the bravery of Marine Capt. John W. Ripley, who braved enemy fire for more than three hours planting explosives on the Dong Ha Bridge on April 2, 1972. Ripley played a key role in stopping North Vietnam’s Easter Offensive.
Marine Corps

This Marine single-handedly destroyed a bridge in April 1972

One bad-ass Marine stopped North Vietnam’s Easter Offensive.

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says
Air Force

U.S. response after Tower 22 attacks has slowed militias, commander says

The top Air Force official in the Middle East said the U.S. strikes have impacted the Iranian-backed militias' capabilities to launch attacks.

The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman
Air Force

The Air Force’s new $60 million Special Warfare center honors a fallen pararescueman

The Maltz Special Warfare Aquatic Training Center is named for a pararescuemen killed on a rescue mission in Afghanistan in 2003.

recon marine
Military Life

How to ace the Marine Basic Recon Course

All it takes is all you got.

Larry Moores received the silver star medal on March 25 for actions in Somalia back in 1993.
Culture

‘Black Hawk Down’ Ranger veteran awarded Silver Star

“I will wear it for my guys who can't wear their Silver Star, and that means a lot to me.”

Beards
News

British soldiers given Royal approval to grow beards —most US troops still can’t

It's good to be the King, or at least have one who approves of a bearded army.

Soldier earns ‘Ace of Syria’ nickname after downing 6 drones
Army

Soldier earns ‘Ace of Syria’ nickname after downing 6 drones

Spc. Dylan Green recently took an air defense course at Fort Drum, New York.

marine commander fired 1/4
Marine Corps

Marine battalion commander fired for “loss of trust and confidence”

Lt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved as the commander of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton.

Marine Reserve Cpl. Samuel Wanjiru
Marine Corps

Marine still missing as Coast Guard ends search off Puerto Rico

Marine Reserve Cpl. Samuel Wanjiru is assigned to the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing

Airman on hunger strike at White House over Gaza support
Air Force

Airman on hunger strike at White House over Gaza support

The Senior Airman said he was inspired by Aaron Bushnell who set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in February.

6 real benefits of a sales career and the skills veterans need to get started

6 real benefits of a sales career and the skills veterans need to get started

No experience required.

USS Missouri
Navy

California man sold $3.5 million in counterfeit parts for subs, lasers

Steve H.S. Kim used a label maker to fool Defense Logistics Agency buyers. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 17.

From Vietnam to Iraq, A Story of Sacrifice and Resilience

From Vietnam to Iraq, A Story of Sacrifice and Resilience

A Veteran’s 40 Year Journey.

Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified
World War II

Remains of sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified

David Walker was one of 103 crewmembers who died on the USS California on Dec. 7, 1941.