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Marine Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Frazier
Marine Corps

Marine Gunnery Sgt. stops fellow Marine from jumping off a bridge

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Benjamin Frazier was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

air force army navy wrestling all american
Air Force

In rare triple, Army, Navy and Air Force wrestlers all earn All-American honors

For the first time in 20 years, all three military academies had a wrestler earn Division I All-American honors. A Coast Guard Academy wrestler took Division III honors.

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?
Russia

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?

The United States warned Russia of a potential attack ahead of Friday's assault on Crocus City Hall.

Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies
Resources

Pentagon is failing to connect at-risk exiting service members with support agencies

A new Government Accountability Office report says that the Department of Defense isn't verifying if at-risk troops actually get the help they need reentering civilian life.

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail
Active Duty

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail

The Army has set up water distribution tanks across the Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield to help mitigate the disruptions.

US Navy sailor dies in non-combat incident in the Red Sea
Navy

US Navy sailor dies in non-combat incident in the Red Sea

Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Oriola Michael Aregbesola served aboard the USS Mason.

Alaska National Guard photo by Dana Rosso
National Guard

Alaska Air National Guard Pararescue team parachutes to critical patient

The weather made it too dangerous for a civilian air evacuation. So the 176th Wing took the mission.

Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children
Air Force

Airman with Boogaloo ties admits to having explicit images of children

Investigators first focused on the airman for extremism ties but he possessed and distributed explicit images of children.

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.