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Marine Corps

Enlisted Marines in the US will not be getting single barracks rooms

The only enlisted barracks with individual rooms for Marines from the rank of E1 to E4 will be built in Japan, a Marine Corps official said.

Army

These are the 3 soldiers killed by Iran’s attack on a base in Jordan

The three active-duty soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack against Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, on July 17.

Air Force

Two Air National Guard commanders fired for ‘loss of confidence’

"When those standards are not met and that trust is broken, we must take appropriate action," wrote the Wyoming Air National Guard's top officer about the firings.

Navy

Abandoned Navy base costs taxpayers $340,000 a year in internet nobody uses

Scores of empty homes and collapsing buildings on a former Navy base in Alaska receive tax-funded internet access, an investigation by local reporters found.

Army

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in Iraq during controlled detonation

Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, was killed on July 18 in Erbil, Iraq.

Military Life

Marijuana still off limits to troops even if federal rules change, Pentagon says

Despite moves by the Trump administration to reclassify marijuana, the military’s no-use stance remains unchanged. 

Army

New Army program will let some soldiers use meal cards at Subway, Burger King, Starbucks

The new program at Fort Stewart, Georgia, will give soldiers the ability to use their meal cards at chain restaurants on base.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps issues new rules to prevent heat and cold injuries

The new guidance, the first in 11 years, emphasizes monitoring and collecting data on conditions and Marines’ well being.

Iran

US service member killed in Iraq during a ‘controlled detonation’ of an Iranian munition

The death comes a day after two troops were killed in a drone and missile attack in Jordan.

Coast Guard

Coast Guard shifts cutter squadron from Middle East to Pacific

The squadron, previously operating as Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, is now based out of Singapore and Subic Bay.

Iran

Two US troops killed, one missing in Iranian attack on Jordan

Iranian drones and missiles targeted several American bases in the Middle East Friday.

Air Force

Space Force identifies airman killed in accident at Vandenberg

Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled off an embankment at the Space Force base.

Navy

Blue Angels commander calls beach flyover ‘unsafe’

"The pilot found himself, unfortunately, in a situation that we would deem unsafe over the beach,” said Capt. Adam Bryan. “We never intend to fly over the crowd that low.”

Navy

Navy orders removal of commanders’ portraits, bios, on service websites

Official portraits and biographies released by the Navy create an “elevated risk” for sailors and their families, the Navy said.

Army

Army helicopter pilots to take solo flights in training for first time in decades

The students' cross-country flights take place before their “check ride,” which is a culminating event where they are assessed on the totality of their skills.

Air Force

Air Force’s new basic training takes shape as recruits work on real planes

Air Force recruits went through basic training without any exposure to planes. Now, boot camp will revolve around them.

Army

Army stands up new PSYOP Company focused on Africa

The “Drongo” Company, 7th Psychological Operations Battalion, will carry out missions under U.S. Africa Command.

Army

Barracks air conditioning restored for about 4,000 Hawaii soldiers

Central air conditioning in affected barracks was turned back Thursday, a U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii spokesman said. A water plant failure caused water issues at least four bases.

News

Pentagon’s testosterone program builds on ‘operator syndrome’ worries in special operations

Experts who have worked with special ops troops caution that the screening plan must be cautious with testosterone replacement, which carries significant side effects.

News

Divisive veterans benefits bill stalls in the House

The House of Representatives postponed a vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act on Thursday.