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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died
Known as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.
That time the Army replaced a cake it stole 77 years earlier in WWII
Soldiers stole the cake from a windowsill in 1945.
By Sarah Sicard
Military helicopter noise sets mood for Australian crocodile mating
The sound of a military helicopter is reportedly encouraging reptile reproduction at a crocodile farm in Australia.
Trump insulted vets in private, former Chief of Staff Kelly confirms
The retired Marine Corps general expressed disgust over comments made by his former boss.
Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report says
An analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.
Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skills
The first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.
Troops’ corrected leave balances will show up in October, DFAS says
Incorrect leave balances were posted due to a DFAS system change to implement a law that reduces the special leave accrual cap.
By Karen Jowers
Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions
Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
Government shutdown set to disrupt military, VA services
Daycare availability, military relocations and non-essential training will all be upended by the federal budget fight.
United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots
Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.
By Karen Jowers
Opinion
The demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the Pentagon
The lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.
By John Ferrari