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Army

Soldier dies of injuries sustained in Gaza pier mission

Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley was being treated in a long-term care facility for injuries sustained during the Gaza pier mission before he died.

Air Force

20 sets of military family members serving in the National Guard deploy to Japan

The "unprecedented" Minnesota National Guard deployment highlights a familial trend that the services have long relied on for recruiting.

Afghanistan War

An enemy commander told him to surrender. This Army captain threw a grenade instead.

Capt. William Swenson exposed himself to an onslaught of fire and RPGs not once, but twice, to save his wounded teammates.

Analysis

Here’s what troops need to know about federal absentee ballots

Troops can download and print Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots if their state absentee ballots have not arrived.

Hunting for a job after the military? Here are 8 ways to protect yourself from scams

Be advised: No website is completely safe.

National Guard

Washington state activates National Guard ahead of the presidential election

Oregon and Nevada also plan on having National Guard troops assist local law enforcement on election day.

National Guard

Native American soldier gets OK to wear long hair, feather to honor heritage

Spec. Moses Brave Heart received a religious accommodation to grow his hair out and wear an eagle feather as a way to express his Oglala Sioux heritage.

Navy

Navy pilot spotted with patch depicting Houthis as ‘Star Wars’ sand people

The since-pulled photo signifies Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74’s time in the Red Sea with “Houthi Hunting Club Red Sea 2023-2024.”

Middle East

US sending destroyers, B-52 bombers to the Middle East

The deployments are intended to keep the American military presence strong as the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group leaves the region.

Coast Guard

Cultural norms at Coast Guard Academy led to abuse of cadets, federal filings allege

Nine new federal filings brought against the Coast Guard Academy brings the total number of abuse allegations from former cadets to 22.

Indo-Pacific

North Korean troops thrown into Russia-Ukraine War will be ‘strangers in a strange land’

North Korea and Russia have a history of military cooperation, but they are nothing close to a real military coalition, say retired senior U.S. military leaders.

History

Forefathers of modern MEDEVAC crews flew through hell for their soldiers in Vietnam

Vietnam War Dustoff crews flew countless missions into unsecured landing zones with one mission: save the wounded.

Marine Corps

Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject

The near-$100 million fighter crashed in thick woods after the Marine pilot wrongly ejected over rural South Carolina last year, a Marine investigation ruled.

News

Fellow soldier charged in murder of Army sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood

Spc. Wooster Rancy, 21, was charged Wednesday with murder and obstructing justice under the military justice system.

Army

The Army is planning for a new robotics technician MOS

The robot and autonomous system-focused warrant officers would initially be part of Army special operations forces to help manage and integrate the new tech into operations.

News

DoD program makes it easier to enlist with ADHD, asthma, other medical conditions

A pilot program has allowed recruits with a history of medically disqualifying conditions to enlist without getting waivers.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony

"There isn’t a prouder big sister out there," his big sister wrote. "I have no doubts that you’ll be a stellar Marine. I love you, kid."

Marine Corps

Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

For Travis and Patrick Reese, the museum gave them a chance to reflect on their combat experiences while recognizing that they were not defined by their wars.

News

‘All about the money’ — VA employee’s accidental voicemail to veteran prompts investigation

Veterans Affairs employees called and left a voicemail for a veteran patient, but forgot to hang up.

Afghanistan

Navy commander accepted bribes for Special Immigrant Visa papers that should have gone to Afghan allies

Jeromy Pittmann was sentenced to 30 months in prison for accepting bribes for visas that were intended for Afghan nationals who worked with U.S. troops during the war.