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PACER FORGE
Air Force

The Air Force is adding 21 more hours to its final field event at boot camp

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 7, 2025

A U.S. Air Force OA-1K Skyraider II is parked on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Jan. 28, 2025. The OA-1K Skyraider II is a new, flexible, cost-effective crewed aircraft adaptable to deliver capabilities in support of defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli)
Air Force

Air Force general says service’s newest plane could be used over the US-Mexico border

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 5, 2025

Navy ship fires a missile
Navy

In 15 months, the Navy fired more air defense missiles than it did in the last 30 years

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 5, 2025

Pentagon Rundown
The Pentagon Rundown

Trump nixes Gaza deployments, but Forever Wars continue

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2025

Doug Collins
Air Force

The new secretary of Veterans Affairs is an Air Force chaplain and Iraq War veteran

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2025

Marine UH-1Y Venom
The Pentagon Rundown

Operation Greenland, Hegseth’s looming confirmation hearing and other military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2025

A company marches across regiment on a cool and foggy evening at U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ, Dec. 10, 2024. As they approach graduation, senior companies may be given occasional opportunities to march in formation without the guidance of a company commander. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer Third Class Christopher Biggs)
The Pentagon Rundown

Conspiracy theories about suspects’ military service run rampant after New Year’s Day violence

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

New Orleans attack
Army

Here is the military service record for the New Orleans attack suspect

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 1, 2025

US Troops Deployed To Iraq
News

More than 4,500 US troops are spending Christmas in Iraq and Syria, according to Pentagon figures

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 23, 2024

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, hike to their objective during a combat readiness evaluation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 9, 2024. The purpose of the evaluation was to certify 2nd Bn., 1st Marines as the ground combat element for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa)
The Pentagon Rundown

Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2024

Formation
Veterans

What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

Pentagon Rundown
The Pentagon Rundown

Hegseth nomination in question, Syria in flames, veterans benefits threatened and more news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 6, 2024

Veterans of Foreign Wars
News

VFW bashes The Economist for taking ‘turkey-sized dump’ on disabled vets

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 4, 2024

Afghanistan evacuation
Analysis

Bitterness over the ‘Forever War’ a unifying factor in Trump’s post-9/11 veteran cabinet picks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

Global War on Terrorism Medals
News

Pentagon authorizes Global War on Terrorism Medals for fight against Houthis

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

Trump with troops
News

US troops could be used to deport immigrants if Trump invokes the Insurrection Act

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 18, 2024

Doug Collins
News

Air Force Reserve chaplain gets Trump nod to lead the VA

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

241025-N-AB116-9019 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 25, 2024) A U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (Official U.S. Navy photo)
The Pentagon Rundown

Trump nominates his defense secretary, fears of ‘purge’ at Pentagon, and more military news

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

Pete Hegseth
News

What you need to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 15, 2024

Houthi missile and drone attacks
Navy

Navy destroyers shoot down 8 drones and 8 missiles launched by Houthis

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

US launches airstrike on Iranian targets in Syria after American troops were attacked
News

US struck Iranian proxies in Syria. Only then did officials reveal American troops were attacked

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 12, 2024

National Museum of the Marine Corps
Marine Corps

Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

al-Asad air base attack
News

US has a whole new deal with Iraq, and won’t talk about it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2024

Special operations forces assigned to the Ghana Special Boat Squadron prepare to board the Italian Navy Comandante Bettica PGH-492 for a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise off the coast of Takoradi, Ghana, May 16, 2024. The VBSS brought together participants from both Exercise Flintlock and Obangame Express; these exercises are multinational military operations aimed to enhance security and counterterrorism capabilities in West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl)
Africa

US looks to West Africa as new hub for counter-terrorism mission after leaving Niger, Chad

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 12, 2024

Marines with USS Wasp assaulted in Turkey
Marine Corps

Marines in Turkey step in when two of their own assaulted on the street

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

For many Afghanistan vets, chaotic withdrawal overshadows wartime service
Analysis

For many Afghanistan vets, chaotic withdrawal overshadows wartime service

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 30, 2024

Syria ISIS raid Central Command
Middle East

US military kills a leader of an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 24, 2024

Army Sgt. Maj. Jamie Rubio
Army

Army sergeant major pleads not guilty to domestic violence charge

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 20, 2024

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Harold 'Ed' Jarrell
Army

Army fires Command Sergeant Major of Fort Belvoir cyber unit

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2024

Roderick Vinson
Army

Army lieutenant colonel with 37 years’ service dies while exercising

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

Al Asad Air Base
News

Multiple US troops hurt in attack in western Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 5, 2024

defense secretary lloyd austin
News

Defense Secretary Austin rejects 9/11 plotters’ plea deal

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 3, 2024

USS Abraham Lincoln
News

US military sending more planes and ships to Middle East

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

Beirut Marines
Marine Corps

Beirut Marines reflect on death of Hezbollah leader who planned 1983 attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2024

MQ-9 Reaper
News

US forces deliver airstrike on drone launchers outside Baghdad

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2024

Syria
News

US bases in Iraq and Syria targeted in string of rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 29, 2024

Two ex-Marines sentenced for terror plot to attack power grid
Marine Corps

Two ex-Marines sentenced for terror plot to attack power grid

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 27, 2024

ISIS Attacks
Analysis

ISIS attacks in Iraq and Syria up dramatically from 2023

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

U.S. Army Patrols in Syria
News

Conditions that gave rise to ISIS still present in Syria, commander says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 27, 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, alongside Philippine Soldiers from the Philippine Army's 7th Infantry Division conduct a live fire exercise during Salaknib 24 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 13, 2024. The Soldiers conducted an iteration with blank rounds and then conducted the live fire portion of the range. Salaknib is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Benjamin Anderson)
Army

Top general in ISIS fight’s advice to junior officers: Be ‘humble enough to listen’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

His grandfather was a ‘Beirut Marine.’ Now he’s graduating from Parris Island.
Marine Corps

His grandfather was a ‘Beirut Marine.’ Now he’s graduating from Parris Island.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 30, 2024

Sgt. Bill Cahir U.S. Marine
Marine Corps

Reporter-turned-Marine Bill Cahir was ‘among the greatest Americans of our generation’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 24, 2024

USS Helmand Province
Marine Corps

Navy will name its next assault ship ‘USS Helmand Province’ to honor fierce Marine battlefields

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 2, 2024

Niger Ambush
Army

ISIS leader from Niger ambush that killed 4 US troops may be dead

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 1, 2024

Why veterans should find a professional mentor in the civilian world

Why veterans should find a professional mentor in the civilian world

Posted on May 1, 2024

Doctrine Man
Culture

‘Doctrine Man’ cartoon signing off after 16 years

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2024

Danab
Army

Somali troops train alongside U.S. forces in Justified Accord military exercise

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2024

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?
Russia

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 24, 2024

Robin Lawrence Williams
Air Force

We celebrate the life of the airman who became the ‘AAFES Hot Dog Guy’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 21, 2024

Nigerien Air Base 201
News

US troops in Niger are staying put, for now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 18, 2024

German warship accidentally fires at U.S. drone over Red Sea
News

German warship accidentally fires at U.S. drone over Red Sea

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

Navy SEALs Ingram and Chambers
Navy

Navy SEALs who disappeared during mission off Somalia identified

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 22, 2024

Yemen strikes
News

US, British strike at least 60 targets, 28 locations in Yemen

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 12, 2024

Tomahawk cruise missile
News

US, British launch airstrikes against Houthis in Yemen

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 12, 2024

Baghdad airstrike
News

US airstrike kills Iranian-backed militia leader in Baghdad

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 4, 2024

MQ-9 Reaper
News

US conducts first airstrike in Somalia in nearly 4 months

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 19, 2023

Purple Heart
News

5 US troops awarded Purple Hearts since latest Iraq, Syria attacks began in October

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt Alan T. Yoshida
Air Force

Legendary Combat Controller from Task Force Dagger dies at 51

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Syria
News

US conducted 40 missions against ISIS in November amid rising attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 7, 2023

Marine veteran pleads guilty to 2022 Planned Parenthood clinic bombing
Marine Corps

Marine veteran pleads guilty to 2022 Planned Parenthood clinic bombing

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 2, 2023

Syria
Iraq

US missions against ISIS up in Iraq and Syria, body count down

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Tik Tok
Analysis

No, Gen Z has not embraced Osama bin Laden

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 17, 2023

Ranger Video
Army

75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

Thank you for your service
Analysis

Troops and veterans don’t like ‘Thank You For Your Service’ — so what’s better?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2023