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Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly
Russia

Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly

The Pentagon IG found that serial number inventories were “delinquent” for more than $1 billion worth of high-value, specially monitored equipment.

navy human tugboat
Navy

Navy will name a new ship for the ‘human tugboat,’ a forgotten WWII hero

Charles Jackson French towed a raft with 15 wounded shipmates through shark-infested waters with a rope around his waist. The Navy denied him any award or medal.

Sgt. 1st Class Adam Klakowicz is both a Green Beret and skateboarder.
Culture

Meet the skateboarding Green Beret shredding the civilian-military gap

From skating the streets of Philly as a kid to Green Beret deployments around the world.

Taylor Swift pentagon psyop
Culture

No, Taylor Swift is not a Pentagon PsyOp

Responding to the claim, the Pentagon said it was going to "shake it off."

E-4B Doomsday Plane
Air Force

Air Force creates digital clone of secretive ‘Doomsday Plane’

The Air Force has four E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, also known as “Doomsday Planes.”

landlord military fees
Navy

Norfolk sailor will get payment after landlord charged illegal fees

A rental company charged a sailor over $3,000 in illegal fees and extra rent.

masters of the air
Culture

Apple TV+ releases the opening title sequence for Masters of the Air

The third series from the makers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific will follow a B-17 crew on missions over Germany.

pentagon
News

Defense Secretary Austin treated for prostate cancer in December

Austin’s prognosis is “excellent.”

mass shooter soldier
Army

Former soldier who killed 6 in Texas was arrested for domestic violence in the Army

One study found that 68% of mass shooters killed at least one partner or family member or had a history of domestic violence.

Soldiers training battle drills during a training exercise.
Military Life

How well do you know the Army’s 14 battle drills?

I’m up, he sees me, I’m down.

text recruiter harrasing
Army

Army recruiter in Oklahoma suspended for harassing texts after teen decides not to enlist

Army Recruiting Command is investigating the matter.

Navy sailor that sold secrets to China gets two years in prison
Navy

Navy sailor that sold secrets to China gets two years in prison

The California-based sailor was paid close to $15,000 to send sensitive information and documents to a Chinese spy.

Lloyd Austin
News

Defense Secretary Austin’s job appears to be safe, for now

“There is no plan for anything other than for Secretary Austin to stay in the job.”

Soldiers now must pay out of pocket to store cars and belongings while deployed
Army

Soldiers now must pay out of pocket to store cars and belongings while deployed

The Army pointed to policy and funding constraints for the changes.

iraq Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve Task Force Centaur Patrols the Amber Zone
Middle East

Iraq’s prime minister seeks to end US troop presence following Baghdad strike

The move comes after the U.S. killed the head of an Iraqi militia on Thursday.

This is what 8 U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes look like on an ‘elephant walk’
Air Force

This is what 8 U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes look like on an ‘elephant walk’

Eye in the sky, walk on the ground.

Lloyd Austin
News

Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized, Pentagon reveals days later [Updated]

The delayed announcement is the latest in secrecy from the military.

World War II-era munitions, military trash found off the Los Angeles coast
World War II

World War II-era munitions, military trash found off the Los Angeles coast

Researchers found a "high volume" of depth charges and smoke floats from the war at the bottom of the San Pedro Basin.

B-1B ejection seat crash
Air Force

The ejection seats in a B-1B saved a crew of four this week. They haven’t always worked.

Three crew members were treated for minor injuries and released. One airman is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 

TikTok Video Marines
Marine Corps

NCIS: No evidence Marine in TikTok video buried body on Camp Lejeune

NCIS and the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office both found no evidence of criminal behavior.