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Tennessee governor to keep Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling
The National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops.
Aviators get Army’s highest non-combat award after deadly collision
Two U.S. Army aviators received the Soldier's Medal for risking their own lives to triage and provide care for soldiers in a 2023 helicopter collision.
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New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
DeSantis is a veteran. So are inmates he’ll send to execution chamber
Veterans represent nearly 40% of the record number of death warrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed in 2025. Should their military service matter?
US soldier arrested trying to enter Tanzania with grenades, police say
An American soldier was arrested Sunday while attempting to cross into Tanzania from Kenya.
F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight test
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
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Can a tabletop game explain why America lost the Vietnam War?
Fifty years after the last U.S. helicopters left Saigon, why America lost the Vietnam War is elusive. But can a tabletop wargame offer insight?
With his bare hands, this sailor sealed off his ship to save its crew
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Oscar Peterson sacrificed all to keep his flaming ship in the fight.
Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.
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Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
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Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
The next military shooter showdown: ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘Battlefield’
This fall, two video game franchises are going head-to-head, with the upcoming releases of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "Battlefield 6."
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The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
Top US admiral says he’s watching China’s rapid naval buildup closely
Adm. Daryl Caudle has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.
With his bare hands, this sailor sealed off his ship to save its crew
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Oscar Peterson sacrificed all to keep his flaming ship in the fight.
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US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam
Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.
By Military Times Staff
During the Meuse-Argonne campaign, this trench runner took initiative
Sterling Morelock advanced his company but paid a painful price.
By Jon Guttman