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Air Force

MacDill Air Force Base orders partial evacuation ahead of Milton storm

The base is still clearing debris left over from Helene, and planes moved out of state for that storm only returned to MacDill this past week.

Navy

The Navy’s latest recruiting tool? A Reddit scavenger hunt

Consider it the hunt for Reddit October.

Japan

New restrictions on late-night drinking for troops in Japan

The order on updated liberty hours comes after multiple service members were accused of sexual assault this year in Japan.

Marine Corps

100 Marines showed up for an Iwo Jima veteran’s 100th Birthday

Cpl. Eddie Vincek came ashore on Iwo Jima in the battle's first hours. In September, 100 Marines helped him celebrate his 100th birthday.

Air Force

U.S. military’s longest-serving woman 4-star general retires from Air Force

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, one of just a handful of women to ever reach the U.S. military's highest rank, retired as commander of U.S. TRANSCOM after 36 years of service.

Air Force

Brother and sister meet in the sky during refueling mission

The siblings, one from the Air Force, the other from the Navy, had an airborne reunion during a refueling mission above the Midwest.

National Guard

In wake of Helene, National Guard soldiers who lost their homes still reporting for duty

National Guard officials said they are moving from Hurricane Helene search and rescue operations to logistics help and debris removal.

News

US bomb from World War II explodes at Japanese airport

No injuries were reported due to the blast. Previously, two unexploded bombs were found at the Miyazaki airport in Japan, first in 2011, and again in 2021.

Culture

The evolution of the Marine Corps’ Eagle, Globe and Anchor

The Marine’s Eagle, Globe and Anchor is coveted by anyone who’s earned it, but the history is long and complicated.

Navy

Navy plans better fitting, more functional uniforms for women sailors

The Navy has launched a five-year plan to improve the form, fit, and function of female uniforms. And add pockets — yes, pockets!

National Guard

Here’s how the U.S. military is responding to Hurricane Helene

Nearly 1,000 active duty troops are joining 6,500 National Guard members from 15 states in relief efforts in Helene's path.

Culture

Army tankers send off platoon leader by strapping him to the Abrams’ main gun

A proper goodbye for one Army tank platoon leader.

Army

With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes

The Army says it has developed a tool that can rule out the need for a brain scan for a suspected traumatic brain injury. All it requires is a drop of blood and 15 minutes.

Navy

US Navy ships support Israel against Iranian missile attack

The destroyers USS Cole and USS USS Bulkeley fired about a dozen interceptors against Iranian missiles on Tuesday.

Army

Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits

Andre Fulton admitted to federal authorities that he cashed in on benefits after marrying a woman in 2018 while stationed at Fort Hood, Texas so she could skirt immigration laws.

Air Force

Russian Su-35 evokes Cold War antics by ‘headbutting’ US F-16 in Alaska air defense zone

A Russian Su-35 fighter cut across the nose of a U.S. F-16, which was intercepting a Russian Tu-95 bomber.

Navy

Jimmy Carter, Navy veteran and former president, turns 100

The former President graduated from the Naval Academy and was a pioneer in the use of nuclear power in submarines.

Air Force

Moody Air Force Base, Fort Eisenhower under partial evacuation orders

Moody Air Force Base airmen can travel 300 miles from base, soldiers at Fort Eisenhower up to 500. MacDill and Tyndall

Navy

Former commander of SEAL training to face board of inquiry over candidate’s death

Navy Capt. Bradley Geary will face a board of inquiry on Nov. 11 in connection with the Feb. 4, 2022 death of a SEAL candidate after Hell Week.

Space Force

Space Force blasts first guardian into space

Space Force Col. Nick Hague will help with experiments aboard the International Space Station and retrieve two stranded astronauts back to Earth.