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USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Caribbean
The USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the Mediterranean for the Caribbean to support the increasing U.S. military footprint there.
Air Force adopts new grooming standards to align with Hegseth’s vision
An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns.
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Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
Marines fire entire command for Osprey squadron in Hawaii
A Marine general fired the commander, executive officer and senior enlisted leader for an Osprey squadron in Hawaii last week.
Airmen plead guilty to false statements in shooting that suspended M18
Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.
Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missing
Under a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent.
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Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
After World War I, séances boomed – and dead soldiers ‘wrote’ home
In March 1915, Raymond Lodge was deployed to France. By September, he was dead. A few weeks later, however, he got in touch with his family.
Vietnam was scary enough. Friday the 13th added to our fear.
"I could not shake the feeling that today was going to be a scary day," a Vietnam veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
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US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats
The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America's near-peer adversaries.
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Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
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?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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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Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour
In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
By Karen Jowers
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia
Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
By Todd South
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US, China reportedly agree to set up military communication channels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, late Saturday on the sidelines of a regional security meeting.
By Eileen Ng
Latest US strike in Caribbean kills 3 alleged drug smugglers
The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Saturday.
Citing Christian persecution, Trump hints at military use in Nigeria
Discussion of military action comes as the president ramped up allegations that Nigeria is failing to rein in persecution of its Christian population.
Meet the only B-26 Marauder crewman to receive the Medal of Honor
With fire streaming from his engine and the right wing half enveloped in flames, Lindsey led the formation to drop their 2,000-pound loads over France.
By Jon Guttman
The AEF ‘lost’ his MOH paperwork. It took nearly 70 years to correct.
With half his troops down, Cpl. Freddie Stowers led the rest.
By Jon Guttman and Nicole Bauke