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Army

Army soldiers, veterans, help Team USA win gold at World Skydiving Championships

This year’s 8-Way competition team saw soldiers and civilian skydivers break the world record for completed formations in one jump.

Middle East

US forces bomb ‘multiple’ ISIS camps in Syria

The coordinated airstrikes are the latest in a series of recent operations against the terror group.

Army

Army cav scout sentenced to 14 years for plot to help ISIS ambush troops

Cole Bridges attempted to provide material and logistical support to the terror group while serving in the 3rd Infantry Division.

Army

New York Guard helicopter crashed in Texas after ‘unanticipated’ spin, review board finds

The March crash killed both New York National Guard pilots and a Border Patrol agent. A safety report found the helicopter spun but redacted the cause.

Navy

Investigation into SEALs’ deaths underscores dangers of ship-boarding missions

A Navy investigation found that two SEALs were lost in a matter of seconds after one fell into the water and the other jumped in to save him.

Navy

Inspired by son, father reenlists in Navy 20 years later

Brett Davenport left the Navy in 1998. Twenty years later, he had to lose 57 pounds to reenlist.

Everything veterans need to know about post-military security clearances

Maintaining your clearance is a path to future employment.

Army

Army says to avoid poppy seeds and targets delta-8 in substance abuse regs

Updates to the Army’s substance abuse regulations tells soldiers not to eat poppy seeds and targets delta-8.

Air Force

How Moody Air Force Base rode out a direct hurricane hit

The eye of Hurricane Helene passed directly over the south Georgia base, cutting power and water. Airmen stepped up to help each other dig out.

Career

Navy officer launches career mentorship program for vets, military spouses

Jai Salters recently launched Mil Mentor, a career program that aims to pair veterans and military spouses with industry experts.

Air Force

3 Air National Guardsmen awarded Purple Hearts for Tower 22 attack in Jordan

The three Air National Guardsmen helped other service members get medical attention before seeking treatment for their own injuries.

Air Force

Thousands more National Guard troops activated ahead of ‘destructive and life-threatening’ Hurricane Milton

The Florida National Guard activated around 5,000 troops and the Army is sending roughly 100 active personnel to respond to Hurricane Milton.

Army

National Guard investigates Black Hawk filmed flying low over hurricane relief site

The North Carolina National Guard helicopter’s rotor wash sent tarps and other items into the air.

News

A military airlift could be needed for IV fluids after Helene, hospital group says

With a major plant closed by storm damage, an association of nearly 5,000 hospitals is calling on President Biden to ask the military to transport IV fluids into the country.

Army

11th Airborne soldier injured during parachute jump in Hawaii

The accident comes after a jump exercise killed one 82nd Airborne soldier and injured another last month during training in Louisiana.

Air Force

Military bases in Florida prepare for Category-5 Hurricane Milton

The US military is moving ships, planes, and people out of Hurricane Milton’s projected path.

United States

Inmate posed as VA employee to scam ailing vets out of thousands

An ex-service member allegedly posed as a VA official to steal veterans' personal and banking information, some of whom were in ICUs.

National Guard

National Guard major sets burpee world record

Maj. Tommy Vu reclaimed the top spot this month, completing 1,027 chest-to-ground burpees in an hour, smashing the previous record.

Culture

Why Lionel Richie’s face is on the side of a Chinook in North Carolina

The Iowa National Guard's 171st Aviation Regiment joined Hurricane Helene relief efforts to say, 'Hello. Is it aid you’re looking for?'

Army

82nd, 101st Airborne send troops to help in Helene recovery efforts

More than 1,000 active-duty soldiers deployed to the southeast to help thousands of National Guard troops as the death toll from the storm rises.