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Use of JAG officers to prosecute civilians flouts Pentagon’s own rules, judge says
The federal government’s use of an active-duty Army lawyer to prosecute a civilian in Minnesota runs afoul of military regulations, U.S. Magistrate Shannon Elkins said Friday.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to lower drug costs for service members, veterans
Two Democratic congressmen are set to introduce legislation Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices for millions of service members, veterans and military families. Reps. Eugene Vindman , D-Va.
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A field competition tests how Army chaplains face a modern battlefield
As U.S. forces prepare for future war with massive casualty rates, chaplains like Capt. Alec Correa are training to face the most existential parts of war, the moments between life and death.
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Life or death centered around a canteen for this AEF soldier
Heroism takes many forms in war. It may emerge amid an epic battle, or the drama may focus on a single life struggling to keep alive in a shell hole.
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American troops drank 2 million energy drinks during Operation Epic Fury
An army might run on its stomach, but let’s be real: what’s actually going in its stomach is equally important. Armies don’t run on bread alone.
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DAV Bowl gives veterans and athletes more than competition
Army veteran Robbie Gaupp and Navy veteran Kelly Smith When Kelly Smith played football in 2015 for the first time since her injury, the experience was transformative.
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US Army and Navy helicopters sink six Iranian small boats, commander says
Army Apaches and Navy Seahawk helicopters destroyed six Iranian small boats on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, according to Adm.
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Two US soldiers missing during exercises in Morocco
U.S. and Moroccan forces are conducting search and rescue operations after two U.S. Army soldiers went missing after taking part in a training exercise in Morocco on Saturday. On Sunday, U.S.
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The Army is looking for ‘alternative protein’ for soldiers in the field
The Army is hoping to eventually put meat alternatives in ration packs for soldiers. No, the Army isn’t going vegan, but it is looking at “alternative proteins” to help keep soldiers well fed in...
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The hysterically relatable responses to a military spouse’s biggest PCS rule
Stacey Morgan knows a thing or two about PCS-ing. The U.S. Army wife and mother of four is preparing this summer for her eighth move, and a moment she had in the shower this week is going viral—well,.
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Our on-demand career fair is ready when you are
Looking to take the next step in your career without leaving the comfort of your home? You’re in luck! From resume reminders to open opportunities, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has...
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Army Veteran benefits from robotic spinal surgery
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center pioneers first VA use of MAKO robot for spinal surgery For Denetra Dale, back issues have been part of her daily life for years.
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The US military’s drinking water was the worst water you’ve ever loved
Nobody ever warns you about the Army’s drinkable water. There’s no pamphlet at the recruitment office, no orientation slide at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station).
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Soldier told Discord chat he planned to target Jewish worshipers, feds say
An Army infantryman at Fort Polk, Louisiana, cited the “cause” of white nationalism in online threats to attack a synagogue and kill “every single Jew,” according to a federal indictment unsealed...
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When the Secret Service shot at an Army helicopter at the White House
After Robert K. Preston flunked out of flight school in Texas, the United States Army reassigned him to Fort Meade in Maryland.
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An Army Infantry Squad Vehicle sells for $1 million to benefit the Medal of Honor Foundation
Following its adoption by the U.S. military, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (more popularly known as the Humvee) found success in the commercial market as the Hummer H1.
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Army Veteran finds new purpose through VA Adaptive Sports
From deployment to the Paralympics When Army Veteran Katie Verderber releases a curling stone across the ice, the moment lasts seconds, but those seconds represent years of recovery, resilience and a.
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Meet the dog who went from a family pet to a World War II hero
Of the 10,425 military dogs trained during World War II, Chips was extraordinary. The German shepherd, Siberian husky, and collie mix was only about 2 years old when he joined the United States Army..
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Army drill sergeants get prison for ‘prohibited’ trainee relationships
Two Army drill sergeants were sentenced to prison, busted down to the rank of private, and will be discharged after pleading guitly to engaging in sexual relationships with trainees during boot camp..
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Vietnam veteran, daughter sue VA over Agent Orange birth defect benefits
A soldier exposed to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam and his daughter have taken the Department of Veterans Affairs to court over disability benefits for children born with birth defects linked.
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Shoppers share gratitude with veterans through DAV Thank You Booth
Army veteran CeCe Mazyck (left) speaking with one of the Thank You Booth participants. The importance of thanking a veteran for their service is something DAV does not take lightly.
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Fort Knox went all Hollywood during filming of a military comedy classic
The hierarchy of the United States Army is not known for its collective sense of humor. Ivan Reitman, then an up-and-coming movie producer, knew this when he and his partner, Dan Goldberg, approached.
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Convenient, personal care with virtual pharmacy appointments
Connecting to remote pharmacy specialists Every month, 71-year-old Army Veteran Beth Anne parks at her local shopping center, opens her tablet, logs onto the Wi-Fi and connects to a service she says..
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Army nurse accused of actively helping separatist militants in Cameroon
An active-duty Army major was arrested this week and charged with providing tactical and financial support to a separatist militant group waging a guerilla war in Cameroon. Maj.
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Augmented reality brings Revolutionary War to life at Army Museum
From the wildly popular traveling Van Gogh exhibit to the immersive “King Tut” experience that trades artifacts for hauntingly lit and realistic tableaux, museums everywhere are departing from...
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Army staff sergeant makes NFL history during draft
Staff Sgt. Vohn Arnold grew up a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. When the city hosted the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, Arnold didn’t expect to be much more than a spectator.
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The Army is creating a new job for air defense soldiers
The Army is adding more soldiers to some of its most overworked units, creating a new job that will operate and maintain the service’s largest air defense systems, officials confirmed to Task &...
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Special Forces soldier won $400K in Polymarket bets on Maduro raid, feds say
Federal authorities have arrested and charged an Army Special Forces soldier with using classified information to place bets on the Jan.
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Military contractors no longer have ‘immunity’ to lawsuits brought by troops
An Army veteran attempting to wield South Carolina law to sue a military contractor won a major Supreme Court victory Wednesday, carving out a narrow legal lane for those seeking to hold wartime...
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Army Chinook makes first landing without a pilot
First, the Army got a remote-controlled Black Hawk . Now it is a step closer to getting an autonomous Chinook, after a CH‑47F Chinook successfully landed in testing without a pilot.
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