The weird engineering that links old ships of the line and the SR-71 Blackbird
One is the fastest jet ever produced, capable of outrunning anti-air missiles while capturing reconnaissance in some of the most hostile airspace on Earth.
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SERVICE
Navy fires entire leadership team of ship repair facility in Japan
The commanding officer, executive officer and senior enlisted leader of a Navy ship repair facility in Yokosuka, Japan, have been fired, service officials announced on Wednesday. Capt.
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COMMUNITY
Go digital: Discover all you can do online with Social Security
Whether for your next mission, your family’s future or life after service, you already already know the value of planning ahead. Your personal “ my Social Security ” account helps you do just that.
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Hegseth directs ‘joint warfighting ability’ be considered for officer, NCO promotions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated that “joint warfighting ability” be one of the criteria considered when officers and noncommissioned officers are evaluated for promotions, according to a..
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Navy wants to let sailors use meal cards at chain restaurants on base
The Navy wants enlisted sailors to be able to use their meal cards at restaurants on base — including chains like McDonald’s or Panera Bread.
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10 life lessons that William McRaven learned in Navy SEAL training
On the same day that William McRaven graduated from the University of Texas in 1977 with a degree in journalism, he received his commission into the United States Navy .
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43-year-old sergeant major completes Army Sapper Course
Face down in the dirt, with his hands held behind his back, Sgt. Maj. Russell Hull inched his body up a hill. It was around that time that he started to rethink the choices that led him to that...
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HEALTH
The 2026 hurricane season begins
Picture a Veteran you know. They’ve ridden out storms before, but maybe they’re a retiree living alone in a Gulf Coast apartment, or a disabled Veteran in the Carolinas depending on powered medical...
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New VA Disability Bill Could Increase Monthly Compensation for Veterans in 2026
For many disabled veterans and their families, rising costs across housing, food, insurance, and healthcare continue to create real financial pressure.
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This American flag survived D-Day, then was returned to the US 75 years later
When Howard Vander Beek died in 2014 at the age of 97, he left behind a distinct reminder of his World War II service. Vander Beek, a lieutenant (junior grade) in the United States Navy Reserve,...
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SERVICE
Yes, I Served in Iraq. But What if People Mistake Me for a Hero?
Illustration by Kim Vo " /> The Department of Motor Vehicles was a good place to lose your identity, not find it, especially 30 minutes before closing.
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Officers only: New report lays out what a ‘US Cyber Force’ could look like
A new report argues that an independent Cyber Force should be staffed by only commissioned officers and warrant officers to better develop the highly technical skillsets that digital conflict demands.
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