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Navy
Navy

Navy has fired at least 3 commanding officers for DUIs in 2024

“U.S. Navy leaders are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct.”

military superstitions
Culture

The weirdest superstitions in the U.S. military, according to veterans

"It’s like sex panther cologne; it worked 60% of the time, every time.” 

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna
Navy

Fired submarine commander had been arrested for drunken driving

Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna was arrested for DUI by the Washington State Patrol.

Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief
Air Force

Families at Edwards Air Force Base living in RVs for housing relief

One of the Air Force's most iconic bases, Edwards is renowned for its remote desert location. But for families assigned there, it means there's nowhere to live.

Unit patches from the Ghost Army along with images of the Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal.
Culture

World War II Ghost Army veterans receive the Congressional Gold Medal

Three of the seven surviving Ghost Army veterans were in attendance.

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
News

Veteran found strangled at Florida VA facility, roommate charged

Christopher Schweikart is charged with first-degree murder.

Robin Lawrence Williams
Air Force

We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’

The AAFES picture turned Robin Lawrence Williams into a military celebrity.

The 3 stages of effective military financial planning and how to maximize your potential

The 3 stages of effective military financial planning and how to maximize your potential

How to plan for transitioning, job searches, and retirement.

Navy SEALs
Navy

Navy fires commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group Eight

Navy Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski was relieved “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”

The USS California underway during sea trials.
Military Life

Everything you need to know about US Navy submarines

The silent service, “We come unseen.”

Milley, McKenzie face angry lawmakers over botched Afghan withdrawal, Abbey Gate
Afghanistan

Milley, McKenzie face angry lawmakers over botched Afghan withdrawal, Abbey Gate

Under ferocious questioning from Republicans, the retired generals told a House meeting that the State Deparment's call for an evacuation came too late.

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.