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V-22 Osprey Landing
News

No, military helicopters are not invading California

Everybody stay calm! It's (not) happening!

Five sailors, including a Navy SEAL, injured in nighttime training operation
News

Five sailors, including a Navy SEAL, injured in nighttime training operation

The incident is under investigation.

Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction 2’ burns out fast
Culture

Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction 2’ burns out fast

Tyler Rake can fight, but the movie can't keep up the momentum.

Army tape test fitness
News

The Army is implementing a new tape test to measure body fat in its soldiers

The new tape-test policy was signed by the Secretary of the Army on June 12.

ukraine
History

Is Ukraine winning the war against Russia?

Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive is underway, but its main attack against Russian positions has not begun.

Marine with folded flag
News

Marine recruit at Parris Island dies from ‘non-training incident’

We mourn the death of Marine Pvt. Marshall Hartman.

Army Silver Star Afghanistan Bryan Cyr 82nd Airborne Division
News

Army veteran’s Bronze Star for Afghanistan firefight upgraded to Silver Star

Sgt. Bryan Cyr received the Silver Star for a 2009 gunfight that erupted as he searched for two soldiers swept away by a river in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan.

army fort sill commander fired
News

Fort Sill commander fired amid investigation

Army Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper was suspended from command of the service's primary artillery training base in February.

army exoskeleton powered armor warrior suit
Tech & Tactics

The Army is still dreaming of a suit of powered armor for soldiers

Make way for the 'Warrior Suit' — eventually.

F-22 Raptor
News

Air Force sends F-22s to Middle East to deter aggressive Russian pilots

Top Gun: Syria.

Christine Wormuth
News

Army secretary concerned ‘woke military’ criticism could hurt the service

Claims that the military has gone ‘woke’ are now an issue in the upcoming presidential election.

Henry Johnson Fort Polk Fort Johnson Medal of Honor renaming JRTC
News

Fort Polk is renamed Fort Johnson

A new name for the worst month of your Army enlistment.

us military ukraine security assistance accountability
News

The US military is struggling to account for equipment sent to Ukraine

"We did not find any evidence of loss, theft, or diversion of defense items being provided to Ukraine during the course of our evaluation.”

Chinook helicopter
News

22 US troops injured in Syria helicopter crash

The fight against ISIS continues.

Air Force National Guard Air Defender 23 Germany Russia NATO exercise
News

The Air Force is sending 100 aircraft to the largest NATO air exercise ever

Aerial Defender 23 kicked off in Germany on June 12.

Ukrainian offensive
News

Ukrainian offensive faces tough fight in initial stages

“Claims of a Ukrainian ‘breakthrough’ are premature at this time.”

veterans and extremist groups
Military Life

Military service a major factor in extremist attacks, study finds

A detailed look at three decades of extremist violence comes as the Department of Defense struggles to combat extremism in the ranks.

space force dress uniform pants
News

Congress really wants to make a Space Force National Guard happen

In space, no one can join the Guard.

Ukraine has officially launched its counteroffensive
News

Ukraine has officially launched its counteroffensive

Zelensky's comments come after days of denials from other Ukrainian officials.

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment
Military Life

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment

The new actions are designed to make it easier for families to maintain work despite relocation and permanent change of station.