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Somalia
News

US airstrike in Somalia kills 13 al-Shabab fighters

The US has launched more than a dozen airstrikes in Somalia this year.

Intractable chronic low back pain plagues the military more than we think—and it won’t go away on its own

Intractable chronic low back pain plagues the military more than we think—and it won’t go away on its own

Within five years, it becomes the biggest risk factor for permanent disability.

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon
History

Fort AP Hill is now Fort Walker, in honor of a Union surgeon

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

Military assisting in rescue and recovery in Maui
News

Military assisting in rescue and recovery in Maui

The death toll stands at 155.

osprey crash australia
News

3 Marines killed, 20 survivors in Australia Osprey crash. [Audio] [Updated]

An MV-22 Osprey carrying 23 Marines crashed in Australia early Sunday, killing 3. Five Marines were hospitalized.

Marine F/A-18 crash
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Marines identify pilot in fatal F/A-18D Hornet crash

Maj. Andrew "Simple Jack" Mettler was an F/A-18 pilot with the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in South Carolina.

Minot Air Force Base
News

Toxic chemicals detected at Minot Air Force Base

The Air Force is ordering a major cleaning of three ICBM bases to reduce risk.

Bob Barker, US Navy veteran, dead at 99
Culture

Bob Barker, US Navy veteran, dead at 99

The longtime "The Price Is Right" host served during World War II.

USS Porter
News

“We found them!” – How the Coast Guard rescued 4 lost divers

The Coast Guard and Navy rescued four lost divers 46 miles from shore after an aircrew crew spotted their flashlight with night vision equipment.

Ukraine F-16 training
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US pilots will now train Ukrainians to fly the F-16 in Arizona

The announcement caps a slow ramp-up in the level and variety of support for the Ukrainian military in the last year, as US authorities approved and delivered increasingly advanced weapons.

Marine F/A8-D Hornet
News

Marine F/A-18D Hornet pilot killed in crash [Updated]

The pilot’s body was recovered at the crash site.

New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native
Military Life

New ship named after legendary Navy SEAL and Alaska Native

Solomon Atkinson, an Alaska Native, was one of the first 60 Navy SEALs in 1963. Now a new Navy ship will be named after him.

Prigozhin crash assassination #fafo
News

Wagner Group mutiny leader Prigozhin killed in plane crash

"No one should be surprised," a US official tweeted. Prigozhin's two-day mutiny in June was seen as deeply humiliating to Russian President Vladimir.

Women in special operations say bias, double standards are daily realities
News

Women in special operations say bias, double standards are daily realities

Women in special operations say they miss promotions, wear ill-fitting gear, endure harassment and even face double standards on what to wear to PT.

Be All You Can Be
News

Be all you can be: Army releases new ‘First Steps’ recruiting ads

“Gen Z wants to make their mark on the world, but they aren't sure they can.”

osprey crash john sax
News

Families of Marines killed in Osprey crash push for more answers

“What happened with the redesign plan after 2020? Was it put on a back burner?”

Two service members arrested after fatal stabbing in Germany
News

Two service members arrested after fatal stabbing in Germany

The two were arrested by German police and turned over to the U.S. Air Force.

Navy destroyer USS Howard’s commanding officer fired
News

Navy destroyer USS Howard’s commanding officer fired

Cmdr. Kenji Igawa was relieved for "loss of confidence."

West Point to open nearly 200-year-old time capsule found at Kosciuszko monument
History

West Point to open nearly 200-year-old time capsule found at Kosciuszko monument

The U.S. Military Academy plans to open it on Aug. 28.

army paratrooper
News

82nd Airborne, 1st Infantry Division deploying overseas

Both combat aviation brigades are replacing units rotating out of the Middle East and Europe, respectively.