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Senator references Iwo Jima while pushing for US to take Kharg Island
Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, during which 5,931 Marines were killed — twice as many as all the Marines who died during W
Your standard rifle can now be an anti-drone weapon. Seriously.
For most of the last century, if something hostile was flying at your face, options boiled down to this: hope somebody around has a big gun. A Stinger
National Guard mobilized for search and rescue operations amid Hawaii floods
Members of the National Guard and Coast Guard are carrying out extensive search and rescue efforts in Hawaii, as the state is hit by the largest and w
Decorated Navy vet Bob Feller is the only MLB pitcher to throw an Opening Day no-hitter
As Bob Feller drove to sign his contract with the Cleveland Indians for the 1942 season, he distracted himself by listening to his car radio.
Army receives a new Black Hawk helicopter, pilot optional
The Army officially received its first version of a new Black Hawk helicopter, one modified to allow it to fly without a pilot if soldiers want.
French sailor goes running, reveals flagship’s location via fitness app
A French sailor was trying to keep fit, going for a run and logging his progress on a smartwatch. He ended up revealing an aircraft carrier’s po
Pentagon wants to increase naval, special operations capabilities on Greenland
The U.S. military is working to increase its presence on Greenland, including adding special operations forces and potentially operating in three new
How trailblazer Grace Hopper taught the US military all about computers
How trailblazer Grace Hopper taught the US military all about computers When we think of military innovation, we think weapons, up-armored vehicles, m
US orders more warships, thousands of Marines to the Middle East
The U.S. military is surging more ground, air and sea forces to the Middle East including nearly 5,000 Marines as the war with Iran approaches its fou
Grim Reaper dead after trying to take Chuck Norris
If only it were true. Sadly, Air Force veteran, martial arts world champion, and action hero Chuck Norris passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of
Air Force training instructor faces court-martial for sleeping with trainees
A training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is facing court-martial for having sex with three trainees he was in charge of, the 37th Trai
The Iranian general whose intel might have stopped the US from going to war in 2007
Where is Ali-Reza Asgari? The Iranians have wanted to find that out since December 9, 2006 , when Asgari, a retired major general in the Islamic Revol
RED Friday returns as combat deployments ramp up
Somewhere in North Carolina, the headquarters element of the 82nd Airborne Division is sitting still. Not training. Not deploying. Just…waiting.
Marines can now use optical sights with pistols for qualifying
Every Marine is a rifleman, but under new marksmanship rules announced this week, the few and the proud who also shoot pistols can now do so with an o
Pentagon cracks down on religious waivers for beards
Troops seeking religious waivers for beards will now have to prove to senior military service officials that they have sincerely held beliefs that req
The XM8 is back, but not in the way you might remember it
Designed in 2002, the Heckler & Koch XM8 was a lightweight assault rifle that aimed to replace the original M4 carbine in U.S. Army service.
US Apache helicopters attack Iranian militias in Iraq, Chairman of Joint Chiefs says
The war against Iran has spread to neighboring Iraq, where a top U.S. general says American Apache attack helicopters are battling Iranian proxies.
Army Reservist receives Purple Heart as she retires, a decade after combat
An Illinois soldier was awarded a Purple Heart on her very last day in the Army, receiving the award more than a decade after suffering injuries from
How a Navy veteran basically invented the sports drink industry
At first glance, it was easy to underestimate Robert Cade. Once reportedly referred to as “too dumb for medical school,” the United States Navy vetera
Inside the Wait for War: Military Families Brace for What Comes Next
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USS Gerald R. Ford en route to Greece for repairs after fire
Sailors on the USS Gerald R. Ford have already been away from home for more than eight months and are now headed for yet another unanticipated stop, t
Shipping delays over Iran war are hitting military family moves
Military families shipping their household goods and cars to new assignments are seeing delays brought on by the ongoing U.S. war with Iran, Pentagon
This classic carry pistol was used by gangsters, generals, SWAT, and spies
Today’s firearm market is awash with pistols designed and marketed for concealed carry. However, when semi-automatic (known then as automatic), self-l
The Army has another new rifle, the XM8 carbine
The Army is about to roll out a smaller carbine as part of its new, multi-billion-dollar rifle system. A slightly shorter and lighter carbine version
Tuition, Training, Housing: How to Sell the Military as the Path of Least Resistance
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The 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world
Special Operations forces are the world’s most highly disciplined, mission-capable, and formidable units. They undergo rigorous selection proces
Soldiers scramble to attend funeral of ‘surrogate dad’ killed in Kuwait
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, who was killed in a March 1 drone attack in Kuwait, was a ‘surrogate dad’ to so many in his Iowa-based reserve
At least 200 US troops wounded in Iran war, Pentagon says
At least 200 U.S. service members have been wounded while taking part in Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command announced on Monday. A spokesperson
Navy says USS Nimitz will put off retirement and stay in service into next year
The USS Nimitz began its long career stuck in a time warp. It now seems to be finishing the same way, with its official retirement date pushing into t
Why the Union wore blue and the Confederacy gray during the Civil War
The uniform distinctions between the Union and Confederate soldiers were many, but the colors of their Civil War uniforms became the iconic identifier
The Reaper just won’t quit: Try as they might, the military can’t ditch the MQ-9
It’s not stealthy, it’s getting up there in years and it doesn’t have the payload of fifth-generation fighter jets.
The new dime design has no olive branch and people are up in arms over it
The dime is getting a new look for the 250th anniversary of the United States, and keen eyes have noticed the Mint dropped an important symbol of Amer
An Army airborne veteran could win an Oscar for his wildly popular short film
This week, 82nd Airborne veteran Jack Piatt could go home with an Academy Award, the film industry’s most coveted honor, and one of the most prestigio
Old Dominion ROTC cadets rushed and stabbed an active shooter seconds after the first shot
On Mar. 13, 2026, a gunman opened fire on a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University. He chose the wrong
Pentagon identifies 6 airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq
The Department of Defense released the names of the six airmen who died when their LC-135 Refueling plane crashed in western Iraq on Thursday. They ar
Navy F-18 that got the US’s first air-to-air kill in the 21st century is taking part in the Iran War
A Navy fighter jet that got the United States’ first air-to-air kill against another plane in nearly 20 years in 2017 is currently taking part in comb
‘One-in-a-million’ malfunction caused Marine artillery round to explode over highway, report finds
A fuze malfunction, the second ever in the model’s service history, likely caused a M795 155mm artillery round to explode early in a live-fire d
Marine Raider’s remains identified 80 years after being killed in action
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on March 4 that Marine Raider Pfc. Norton Retzsch, 25, had been accounted for on April 1, 2025 — thank
Marine Raider’s remains identified 80 years after being killed in action
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on March 4 that Marine Raider Pfc. Norton Retzsch, 25, had been accounted for on April 1, 2025 — thank
Marine Raider’s remains identified 80 years after being killed in action
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on March 4 that Marine Raider Pfc. Norton Retzsch, 25, had been accounted for on April 1, 2025 — thank
Marine Raider’s remains identified 80 years after being killed in action
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on March 4 that Marine Raider Pfc. Norton Retzsch, 25, had been accounted for on April 1, 2025 — thank
Marine Raider’s remains identified 80 years after being killed in action
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced on March 4 that Marine Raider Pfc. Norton Retzsch, 25, had been accounted for on April 1, 2025 — thank
The US Army’s ‘Cattle Truck’ was the worst ride you’ll never forget
Nobody ever briefed you on the cattle truck . There was no block of instruction, no safety brief, no introductory PowerPoint with b-roll of a smiling
Air Force engineer found not guilty of cover-up in deadly Marine KC-130 crash
A retired Air Force civilian engineer accused of covering up maintenance issues behind a deadly Marine KC-130T crash was found not guilty by a federal
US KC-135 tanker crashes in Iraq, though not from enemy fire, officials say
A U.S. KC-135 aerial tanker has gone down over western Iraq, military officials announced Thursday. Rescue efforts are ongoing, according to a brief n
Army’s new grenade uses blast overpressure instead of relying on fragmentation
The Army has developed a new hand grenade that kills by using blast overpressure instead of fragments when it explodes, which Army officials say is mo
The most legit military watch is built for apocalyptic combat
A nuclear weapon detonates. The resulting EMP knocks out electronics for miles. Laser designators no longer work, and neither do the precision munitio
Military families face waves of AI videos meant to sow discord and tug at heartstrings
The flood of misinformation, fake content, and dubious news sources online is causing uncertainty for military families waiting at home, according to
How this Air Force veteran allegedly spied for Iran
Monica Witt stepped off a plane in Tehran in late August 2013 and began a new life. No matter how hard the United States Air Force veteran has tried,
Sailor sports ‘Arrogant Bastard’ beer patch on carrier involved in Iran combat operations
At least one sailor taking part in combat operations against Iran knows a thing or two about arrogant bastards. Or, at least, is familiar with the bee
US Apache pilots explain how helicopters are shooting down Iranian drones
Pilots who fly Apache helicopters for the Army are fiercely dedicated to their mission of watching over and defending forces below on the ground.
Operation Tapeworm: How the US Army’s most elite hunted down Saddam’s sons
The Ba’athist regime of Saddam Hussein may have fallen on Mar. 20, 2003, but the hunt for its leadership would take much longer. The dictator and his
A Marine Went on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land to Heal from War. War Found Him Anyway
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It only took 2 weeks for the Iran war to cause a draft scare
An awkwardly worded question and a poorly phrased answer by a government official have launched speculation and debate about the possibility of a draf
US goes after Iran’s ability to lay sea mines, build drones, top general says
With the war against Iran in its second week, the U.S. military’s focus now includes destroying factories that build one-way attack drones and prevent
Hegseth won’t say how long Iran war might last
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long U.S. military operations against Iran might last, a day after President Donald Trump indicated
Air National Guard general says Iran operation demonstrates ‘wartime readiness’
Troops taking part in the war with Iran are “writing history” and showcasing their “wartime readiness,” the acting commander of the Air National Guard
Here’s what happens when the US starts a military draft
When the United States becomes embroiled in any ongoing conflict (not just a new Middle Eastern conflict), it inevitably stokes conscription fears amo
The Space Force was fighting Iran before the first F-35 took off
Before the first bomb fell, the conflict in Iran was already being dominated from 22,000 miles above it. On an uneventful evening in February 2026, ho
Why the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Homeland Security
The United States Coast Guard has been around since President George Washington signed the Tariff Act in 1790. In the nearly 2½ centuries since, the C
USS Nimitz sets off for Latin America in its last deployment
The USS Nimitz is at sea for one last job. The aging aircraft carrier, set to be decommissioned, departed its homeport in Washington State this weeken
US service member dies of injuries from Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia
A U.S. service member passed away Saturday night, days after being wounded in an Iranian attack on American forces in Saudi Arabia, U.S. Central Comma
US strikes continue as Iran war enters its second week
Nine days into the war with Iran, U.S. forces alongside the Israeli military continue to bomb targets around Iran and throughout the Middle East as th
The best 8 TV shows streaming right now
There’s a lot of great television out there right now, so much that it can be difficult to keep up. Some are so explosively popular you will be unable
US, Ecuador strike suspected drug trafficking camp near Colombian border
American and Ecuadorian forces carried out “lethal kinetic strikes” against drug traffickers in Ecuador near the Colombian border, U.S. So
Coast Guard swimmer dies from injuries sustained in offshore rescue
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer died Thursday from injuries sustained during a rescue at sea late last month. Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers was a
Your next Army Field Manual might be written with AI
An Army doctrine writer, Lt. Col. Scott McMahan spends most of his days turning wonky military concepts and research data into the manuals that soldie
Marine Corps swim qualification tests are about to get tougher
Marines will have to tread water for longer and learn more swimming strokes under new, tougher rules for the service’s water survival program.
The complete guide to West Point
If you’re heading to West Point as a cadet, congratulations! You’re about to embark on the most rewarding and rigorous experience of your life so far.
Everything to know about the Sea Org, Scientology’s paramilitary Navy
Imagine a priesthood where they wear uniforms like the Navy’s, are disciplined like Marines, do as much real work to advance a mission as any no
Army expands its new dining halls to 6 bases, but pauses its pilot test for food delivery
The Army has announced six more bases will get new dining halls designed to look more like cafeterias at college campuses.
Why Iran’s warship ‘didn’t have a chance’ against a Los Angeles-class submarine
The U.S. military’s operations against Iran reached a new level of intensity on Tuesday when an American submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship in the
The F-35 made historic air-to-air kills against Iran
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the fighter jet of choice for the United States and 19 allied nations, including the United Kingdom and Israel.
The Army hopes to lure civilian tech workers by letting some join as captains
The Army is granting more direct commissions to civilians in high-tech fields like cyber, artificial intelligence, and space.
This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill — until this week
A United States Navy submarine sunk an Iranian ship with a single torpedo this week as the frigate was transiting the Indian Ocean, marking the first
This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill — until this week
A United States Navy submarine sunk an Iranian ship with a single torpedo this week as the frigate was transiting the Indian Ocean, marking the first
This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill — until this week
A United States Navy submarine sunk an Iranian ship with a single torpedo this week as the frigate was transiting the Indian Ocean, marking the first
This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill — until this week
A United States Navy submarine sunk an Iranian ship with a single torpedo this week as the frigate was transiting the Indian Ocean, marking the first
This WWII submarine was the last US boat to notch a torpedo kill — until this week
A United States Navy submarine sunk an Iranian ship with a single torpedo this week as the frigate was transiting the Indian Ocean, marking the first
A US submarine sunk an enemy ship with a torpedo, first time since WWII
Operation Epic Fury has seen extensive U.S. military action against the Iranian regime within Iran’s borders. Precision air and naval strikes have str
This is what makes the Mark 48 one of the deadliest torpedoes ever built
The United States Navy’s submarine service is easily the most powerful ever fielded in the history of submarine warfare.
Vetbiz success: What makes SBA support matter most
Ki Ho Kang, a retired Air Force Veteran, built his career on solving the Air Force’s most complex engineering acquisition and sustainment challenges f
US Southern Command says it launched military operations in Ecuador aimed at ‘narco-terrorists’
Ecuadorian and U.S. forces have started a joint operation against drug trafficking groups in the South American country, U.S. Southern Command said Tu
Pentagon identifies 4 soldiers killed by Iranian attack
The Defense Department has identified four of the six service members who were killed over the weekend by an Iranian attack.
What you should know about the program that trains US military dogs
They’ve been around for every major United States military conflict since the Revolutionary War. They’ve put themselves in just as much danger as any
Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln scrawl their names on bombs headed to Iran
For as long as troops have loaded bombs onto planes, they’ve marked them with scrawled messages or even their own names. That tradition appeared to co
Marines opened fire after group attempted to storm US consulate in Pakistan
Marines assigned to the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, recently fired their weapons in self-defense after they were attacked by protestors who h
How Kuwait’s air defenses downed three American F-15 Strike Eagles
It was supposed to be a standard intercept. In the pitch-black maelstrom over the Kuwaiti desert, three F-15E Strike Eagles from the 335th Fighter Squ
Former fighter pilots explain what it’s like to eject, following Kuwait shoot downs
The six American flyers who ejected from F-15E Strike Eagles over Kuwait on Sunday experienced a moment that pilots pray never happens but train for a
What led to Operation Epic Fury?
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When veterans take the pen, war stories start to change
Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them. For years, military narratives on screen have gravi
When veterans take the pen, war stories start to change
Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them. For years, military narratives on screen have gravi
When veterans take the pen, war stories start to change
Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them. For years, military narratives on screen have gravi
When veterans take the pen, war stories start to change
Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them. For years, military narratives on screen have gravi
When veterans take the pen, war stories start to change
Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them. For years, military narratives on screen have gravi
Veterans ‘split’ over Iran strikes. Some see payback, others see another ‘forever war’
Some veterans who went to war in the Middle East at the turn of the century are questioning whether the U.S. has a clear “end state” following operati
The US is using Iran’s own ‘one-way’ suicide drone against Iran
Some call them “kamikaze” drones, evoking the image of Japanese suicide attacks on the U.S. Navy toward the end of World War II. The U.S.
America’s ongoing quest to stop firing $4 million missiles at $30,000 drones
In the past few years, many a defense analyst has spent countless sleepless, sweaty nights worrying about the future of drone warfare.
Space Force can finally start ‘orbital warfare’ maneuvers with new satellite
Space Force guardians have been expanding their terrestrial and orbital infrastructure for months, and this month they gained a new asset: a satellite
3 F-15s crash in Kuwait in possible ‘friendly fire’ incident
Three U.S. F-15E fighters have gone down over Kuwait in an “apparent friendly fire incident,” according to U.S. Central Command.
Lessons Learned: How Iran was able to bruise the US Navy’s 5th Fleet
Welcome to 2026. The sky over the Juffair district in Bahrain isn’t so blue; instead, it was a mosaic of gray-black plumes and the white-hot str
3 US troops killed, 5 wounded in operations against Iran
Three American service members have been killed, and five were seriously wounded while participating in military operations against Iran, U.S. Central
Iran strike marks first time US used new one-way attack drones in combat
As part of its wave of airstrikes against Iran this weekend, U.S. Central Command confirmed that it had launched its new low-cost kamikaze drones, the
Operation Eagle Claw: The story behind the failed hostage rescue in Iran
In April 1980, two CIA officers flew Maj. John T. Carney Jr., a U.S. Air Force Combat Controller, to a small strip of road in the South Khorasan Provi
Finland might have perfected the AR-15 (at least for Arctic combat)
Cold weather combat is the great equalizer. Just ask Napoleon or Hitler how their winter campaigns in Russia went. With increased focus on the strateg
US launches ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
American and Israeli warplanes bombed Tehran Saturday morning, the start of what President Donald Trump called a “massive and ongoing operation” again
Pentagon to cut ties with Ivy League and other top universities, Hegseth says
The Department of Defense is blocking active-duty troops from attending graduate-level education at Ivy League schools and other top universities, Sec
Air Guard and Reserve troops say new Air Force rules add to confusion over benefits
The Air Force says a new policy will streamline access to health care for reservists and Air National Guardsmen who are hurt on duty.
Military shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone with a laser
The U.S. military at the southern border used a laser system to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” uncrewed aerial system near the U.S.
Marines reject Army’s SIG M7 rifle, opting to keep H&K M27
Smaller in both size and budget, the Marine Corps often lags behind the Army when it comes to infantry rifles. Early in World War II, Marines were sti
Marines remain the few, the proud, the skinny under new standards
Under new Marine Corps body composition rules released on Thursday, Marines now must be slightly skinnier than Pentagon standards announced in January
The latest on whether the Army-Navy football game is changing dates
As debate continues about when and whether to expand the College Football Playoff, the Army-Navy game remains an important part of that discussion.
Pentagon issues standards for barracks that all services must meet
The Pentagon has published criteria for barracks and other unaccompanied housing that require all the military services to meet the same standards for
National Guardsmen awarded French valor medal for rescue of allied special forces
Six pilots and crew from a New York National Guard helicopter unit made a pair of flights into an active firefight in 2023 to rescue a team of French
Remembering 250 years of Marine Corps Commandants
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its independence, Americans are called not only to celebrate the founding of the nation, but
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
George Retes was heading to his job as a security officer in Ventura County, California, last year when he got caught up in an immigration raid near h
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
George Retes was heading to his job as a security officer in Ventura County, California, last year when he got caught up in an immigration raid near h
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
George Retes was heading to his job as a security officer in Ventura County, California, last year when he got caught up in an immigration raid near h
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
George Retes was heading to his job as a security officer in Ventura County, California, last year when he got caught up in an immigration raid near h
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
George Retes was heading to his job as a security officer in Ventura County, California, last year when he got caught up in an immigration raid near h
Fight over military aviation safety reform stalls in Congress
A political battle over legislation that safety advocates say would have prevented a deadly crash between a civilian passenger jet and an Army helicop
A ‘white-hat’ hacker catfished defense information security experts with a photo and personal networking
In what is perhaps the greatest example of “fake it ’til you make it,” a third-generation Navy veteran decided to put America’
National Guard takes on 5-foot snow drifts in town hit hard by blizzard
Hundreds of National Guard service members from several states along the East Coast are responding to the “bomb cyclone” winter storm that dumped reco
Amid Biggest US Military Buildup Since 2003, What Service Members and Families Need to Do Right Now
Amid Biggest US Military Buildup Since 2003, What Service Members and Families Need to Do Right Now
This Marine survived the Bataan Death March, a ship sinking, and an atomic bomb
At first, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kenneth Rice did not know what to make of the bright orange and green flash. A block away from where an atomic bomb d
Conditions in kennels for military working dogs led to 4 deaths, IG says
Four military working dogs died over a three-year period at bases across the country because they were housed in aging kennels that were not kept in g
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Application Closes March 1: What Families Need to Know
You could be the next owner of Darth Vader’s revolver
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t Darth Vader have a lightsaber, and was that a Magnum P.I. reference?” Yes and yes .
The undisputed guide to proper treatment of an ROTC cadet
When joining the military, you either become an enlisted service member or a commissioned officer. There are also Warrant Officers, but you rarely see
Navy relieves destroyer commander after Caribbean crash
The commander of the Navy destroyer USS Truxtun was removed from the ship on Sunday, “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability to command, followin
The Army crowns the winners of its first drone competition
Soldiers from across the Army raced quadcopters, tried out new inventions and tested out offensive drone tactics in the first Best Drone Warfighter Co
Operation Highjump was one of the military’s coldest missions to date
With polar temperatures dipping into the Southern U.S. every winter, many Americans are finding a newfound respect for their usual temperate climate.
An honest look at how relationships evolve during and after military service
Military life is built on structure. Ranks, missions, and expectations are all part of the culture. That structure does more than organize a career; i
The Yellow Footprints: The Marine Corps Educators Workshop
In 2026, I returned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island not as a recruit, but as an educator participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Educators
Top enlisted Marine issues emotional appeal to ‘reach out to somebody’
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is asking his fellow Marines for help. He wants them to ask for help. Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz
Teddy Roosevelt is the reason for military PT tests
You don’t get to be a person of Teddy Roosevelt’s stature in history by being lazy. The president who could barely breathe as a youngster
As aging Air Force AWACS heads to Middle East, where is its replacement?
When Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft arrived in the Middle East this week , it marked the latest chapter in a nearly 50-year flying history for the vene
Army warrant officers will ‘bid’ against each other for their next bonus
The Army will soon have senior warrant officers bid against each other in an eBay-style auction for retention bonuses and six-year service commitments
The Navy is ditching its original PT uniform, known for its gold shirt
For nearly 20 years, sailors have been wearing PT gear that features a distinctive gold shirt, but now the sun is setting on the Navy’s original physi
The legendary HK416 rifle’s biggest competitors might be its own descendants
The Heckler & Koch HK416 is a short-stroke, external piston assault rifle (yes, that’s a real word) famed for its durability and reliability.
The God-Switch: What Elon Musk’s Starlink can actually be used for
The true theater of modern conflict isn’t found in the charred husks of Soviet-era tanks that litter Ukrainian landscapes, or the sleek, cold li
Army’s First Campus-Style Dining Venue Ushers in ‘Freedom Dollars’
This Air Force officer has set 17 Guinness World Records — so far
On Saturday, Air Force Maj. Johnny Cruz Buckingham plans to set a new world record for sand skiing by swooshing down a sand dune in Peru at 76 miles p
Military leaders should assume an absent troop is ‘in danger,’ watchdog finds
When troops don’t show up for work, commanders should quickly presume that they are “potentially in danger,” a federal watchdog said, afte
The Swedish sledgehammer: A salute to the Carl Gustaf, long may the ‘Goose’ reign
The Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle is a contradiction wrapped in an enigma, wrapped in titanium and carbon fiber. It is a 1940s solution to a 21st-centu
Free Summer Camps for Military Kids Are Accepting Applications Now
Father of 3 Marines won’t be deported, immigration judge rules
A father of three Marines who faced deportation last year is, for now, clear of federal efforts to expel him from the United States after a federal im
The mathematician who saved hundreds of flight crews during World War II
The Nazis drove Abraham Wald , a Jewish mathematician, out of Romania and Europe. He emigrated to the United States, where he would serve in the Stati
Robert Duvall, ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor and Army veteran, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of
Robert Duvall, ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor and Army veteran, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of
Robert Duvall, ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor and Army veteran, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of
Robert Duvall, ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor and Army veteran, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of
Robert Duvall, ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor and Army veteran, dead at 95
LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of
Army successfully tests Apache with new ammunition meant to shred drone swarms
The Army is one step closer to turning the AH-64 Apache helicopter into a drone hunting tool. Soldiers recently carried out live-fire tests of a new e
Ukraine turned war into a point-based game with a real-world rewards market
If you listen closely to the sounds coming from the Donbas on this frigid Winter day, you won’t just hear the whistle of incoming 152mm shells or the
US troops deploy to Nigeria to train its military
Roughly 100 American troops arrived in Nigeria today to help train and support the country’s military, a U.S. official confirmed to Task & Purpose.
Legendary actor, Army veteran, and Navy brat Robert Duvall dies at 95
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor whose own service and military upbringing informed a lifetime of tough, believable performances, died Sunday ev
Dale Dye says ‘decoration inflation’ turns medals into participation trophies
In a recent blog post , Dale Dye recalled standing at a base exchange in San Antonio, chatting with a young airman who’s been in for three years. The
Space Force beats its recruiting goal in just five months as service rushes to expand
Space Force wants to double the number of guardians in its ranks, and is making progress on that, having already beat its recruitment goals for this f
Everything you need to know about a government shutdown before the next one
Every year in the United States, the U.S. Congress is tasked with creating a federal budget for the next fiscal year. The budget is created in the Hou
US hits dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria amid base withdrawals
American forces hit dozens of Islamic State positions and storage sites over the last 10 days, U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM reported that it car
Redefining Valentine’s Day in a military household
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‘Are you a spy?’ Army warns against falling for a honeypot
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US sends Ford aircraft carrier, fresh off Venezuela operations, to the Middle East
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‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
For 15 hours beginning on the night of Feb. 13, 1945, the historic city of Dresden, celebrated as the “ German Florence ” was battered by Allied warpl
‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
For 15 hours beginning on the night of Feb. 13, 1945, the historic city of Dresden, celebrated as the “ German Florence ” was battered by Allied warpl
‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
For 15 hours beginning on the night of Feb. 13, 1945, the historic city of Dresden, celebrated as the “ German Florence ” was battered by Allied warpl
‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
For 15 hours beginning on the night of Feb. 13, 1945, the historic city of Dresden, celebrated as the “ German Florence ” was battered by Allied warpl
‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden
For 15 hours beginning on the night of Feb. 13, 1945, the historic city of Dresden, celebrated as the “ German Florence ” was battered by Allied warpl
Marines not interested in switching from M27 to Army’s M7 anytime soon
The Marines have decided to stick with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle instead of switching to the Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle , a M
Navy relieves USS Mason commander for ‘loss of confidence’
The commander of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason was relieved of duty today, Naval Surface Force Atlantic announced. Capt.
Air Force crews scrambled to find a pilot to fly rescue mission far out to sea
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No, Kids are not getting dumber. Here’s the truth about the Gen Z intelligence study.
In January 2026, neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Marine attack helicopters will now be able to hit targets 200 miles away with a missile
The Marine Corps is steadily growing its arsenal of long-range weapons with a Pacific fight in mind. On Jan. 30, the service selected a “launched effe
China is fielding its new anti-ship missile and it’s not just for show
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Senator grills senior enlisted leaders about privatized housing NDAs
As private contractors have taken over the management of military housing on many bases, military families have long reported being asked to sign non-
Top enlisted leaders say they see no issue with women in combat arms meeting standards
The top enlisted leaders for each of the military branches — all of whom are men — said they have no issue with women in combat roles meeting the same
Here’s the Tom Cruise classic ‘Top Gun’ in under 3 minutes
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The military really wants people to stop trespassing on its test range in the desert
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Recruits will no longer need a REAL ID to fly to basic training
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Marine Corps says Ospreys are getting a safety-focused overhaul
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How ‘Major Payne’ became a Marine Corps comedy classic
When “Major Payne” hit theaters in 1995, it arrived disguised as a broad military comedy, led by Damon Wayans at the height of his pop-cul
As naval combat evolves, there will be few ‘safe havens’ in a future war
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Military Chiropractors Treat More Than Just Back Pain
Registration for Military Creator Con 2026 is now open
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National Guardsman who left M4 at New Orleans hotel to undergo ‘retraining’
There’s a particular kind of panic — a heart-stopping, cold-sweat-inducing fear followed by an endless barrage of expletives — that occurs when
Navy buys new helmets designed to reduce aviators’ neck and back pain
The Navy is buying 5,000 helmets that are designed to fit more comfortably on aviators’ heads and reduce the strain on their necks and backs, service
A-10 and LCS, both headed for retirement, spotted together in the Middle East
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Soldiers will get ‘freedom dollars’ to spend at the Army’s new dining halls
The Army will open a new dining hall at one of its largest bases later this month, which the service has closely modeled off cafeterias on college cam
Experts warn moving Marines away from Okinawa would play into China’s hands
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For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in DAV Magazine, a publication of the congressionally chartered national nonprofit DAV (Disabled Am
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in DAV Magazine, a publication of the congressionally chartered national nonprofit DAV (Disabled Am
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in DAV Magazine, a publication of the congressionally chartered national nonprofit DAV (Disabled Am
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in DAV Magazine, a publication of the congressionally chartered national nonprofit DAV (Disabled Am
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
Editor’s note: This piece was originally published in DAV Magazine, a publication of the congressionally chartered national nonprofit DAV (Disabled Am
The Coast Guard is now using ‘tactical’ jet skis
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When “ Arc Raiders ” launched in October 2025, it did something most military-centric games don’t dare: it made avoiding combat just
These are the troops competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
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The Marine Corps used ‘Doom II’ to train Marines to work together
It’s a well-known fact that the streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines, but it’s less well-known that the Marine Corps went on t
Army reveals new rotational force in the Philippines
The U.S. Army quietly stood up a new rotational force in the Philippines as part of a “shift” in its expanding cooperation with partners in the wester
National Guard troops shot in DC to receive Purple Hearts
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Navy destroyer crew awarded Armed Forces Service Medal for downing Iranian missiles
Crew members of the destroyer USS Arleigh Burke, which shot down missiles launched against Israel in 2024 and 2025 , have been awarded the Armed Force
Air Force bans smart glasses for troops in uniform
The Air Force is cracking down on smart glasses, banning them in its latest uniform regulation because of concerns over operational security.
An Air Guard wing touched down on all seven continents in 2 year span
A unit with the Nevada Air National Guard completed a series of literal around-the-world missions in 2025, with crews completing airlift missions that
Flintlock to firepower: The grunt’s 250-year quest for a weapon that actually works
If you ask a civilian to picture the history of American warfare , they’ll imagine the greatest hits. It’s a highlight reel of bravery and intestinal
How Henry Knox became the artillery genius of the Revolutionary War
Henry Knox was born in Boston in 1750, a port city already simmering with political tension long before the first shots of the American Revolution wer
These are the Navy’s rules for being buried at sea
A burial at sea may seem like an antiquated practice, but it’s the funeral of choice for many of our nation’s sailors.
The National Guard’s ‘one weekend a month, two weeks a year’ slogan is outdated
The United States military seems to attract some of the best our country has to offer. Perhaps not always the brightest, but when the stakes are high,
A brief history of the US military’s presence in Greenland
U.S. troops have long been based in Greenland, a self-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark that is strategically located between North A
Air Guard pilots downed over a dozen Iranian drones to earn Distinguished Flying Crosses
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The Brits didn’t want this rifle, but you’ll be able to buy it soon
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Army will now tie retention bonuses to PT scores, job performance
The Army is revamping how it hands out reenlistment bonuses, adding extra dollars for those with top scores in PT tests and job performance.
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We never get tired of learning the names that soldiers pick for their tanks, and a recent set of monickers on several M1A2 Abrams training in Poland t
Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division are headed back to the Middle East
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe wears a physical reminder of why he chose to make the service his career. Fastened inside his service c
Army recruiting waivers for mental health will be approved at lower levels
The Army is loosening its grip on recruiting waivers for mental health and misconduct, putting those decisions in the hands of the commanders who over
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Iraq veteran, long-time GOP appointee named VA chief of staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a new chief of staff beginning mid-February following the departure of Chris Syrek, who has served in the
Iraq veteran, long-time GOP appointee named VA chief of staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a new chief of staff beginning mid-February following the departure of Chris Syrek, who has served in the
Iraq veteran, long-time GOP appointee named VA chief of staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a new chief of staff beginning mid-February following the departure of Chris Syrek, who has served in the
Iraq veteran, long-time GOP appointee named VA chief of staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a new chief of staff beginning mid-February following the departure of Chris Syrek, who has served in the
Iraq veteran, long-time GOP appointee named VA chief of staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs will have a new chief of staff beginning mid-February following the departure of Chris Syrek, who has served in the
Marine drill instructor sentenced over boot camp hazing death arrested after early release
A former Marine drill instructor who was sentenced to prison following the hazing death of a recruit at boot camp was released early and recently arre
Frenchman hospitalized after inserting WWI munition up his rear
The anonymous Englishman who managed to lodge a 2-inch-wide World War II anti-tank shell inside his rectum back in 2021 has been unseated.
Frenchman hospitalized after inserting WWI munition up his rear
The anonymous Englishman who managed to lodge a 2-inch-wide World War II anti-tank shell inside his rectum back in 2021 has been unseated.
Frenchman hospitalized after inserting WWI munition up his rear
The anonymous Englishman who managed to lodge a 2-inch-wide World War II anti-tank shell inside his rectum back in 2021 has been unseated.
Frenchman hospitalized after inserting WWI munition up his rear
The anonymous Englishman who managed to lodge a 2-inch-wide World War II anti-tank shell inside his rectum back in 2021 has been unseated.
Frenchman hospitalized after inserting WWI munition up his rear
The anonymous Englishman who managed to lodge a 2-inch-wide World War II anti-tank shell inside his rectum back in 2021 has been unseated.
Russia’s only aircraft carrier was a floating hell for the crew
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Six years after Space Force was established, the service officially activated its first component field command over North America. U.S. Space Forces
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This past week the United States and Kenya broke ground on a major expansion of a key air base in the country used by the U.S. military for counterter
Air Force to bring back ‘no-notice’ combat readiness inspections
The Air Force plans to conduct no-notice inspections of units to test their combat readiness, a senior Air Force official announced last week. Air For
Pentagon gives base commanders more control on countering drones
Base commanders are getting more power to directly respond to threats from drones flying over military installations, the Pentagon announced this week
Alleged ringleader arrested for plot to sell drugs to veterans on a VA campus
State police in Maryland arrested a suspect accused of running a months-long scheme to sell cocaine and other drugs to veterans on a Department of Vet
Your battle buddy was originally supposed to check your feet in the trenches of World War I
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16 excerpts from the greatest military speeches ever given
For as long as wars have been fought, great military leaders have harnessed the power of the pulpit to motivate their troops and their countries—somet
The big problem facing Air Force combat search and rescue
Combat search and rescue is the promise the Air Force makes to American and allied pilots and aircrew: “if you punch out over enemy territory, we’ll c
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The Marine Corps is suspending its all-weather coat — also known as the “Inspector Gadget” trench coat — after a defect was discovered that caused the
Air Force plans to include simulated airfields in basic training
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Army unit created for Afghanistan will now run jungle school in Panama
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This Marine shed nearly 90 pounds so he could enlist
When Pfc. Vallen Grayson received his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia, it marked the fulfillment of a long effort to shed nearly 90 pounds so he cou
Space Force Education Programs: What Guardians Need to Know
Labeled ‘aliens’ in World War II, 7 Japanese-American soldiers posthumously commissioned
Seven Japanese-American soldiers who were once deemed “enemy aliens” but fought for the Army during World War II were posthumously commissioned as Arm
A Marine Father, an Air Force Son, and the Distance Between Them
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Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Attempts to defraud service members, veterans and their families are so rampant that advocates are pushing for an entirely new approach to cracking do
Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Attempts to defraud service members, veterans and their families are so rampant that advocates are pushing for an entirely new approach to cracking do
Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Attempts to defraud service members, veterans and their families are so rampant that advocates are pushing for an entirely new approach to cracking do
Rampant attempts to defraud troops warrants crack down, advocates say
Attempts to defraud service members, veterans and their families are so rampant that advocates are pushing for an entirely new approach to cracking do
Inmate’s sentence extended after attempted escape from Fort Leavenworth military prison
Last year, a picture shared on social media showed a man entangled in concertina wire on the top of a fence after attempting to break out of a militar
Marines flew to Norway on the New England Patriots’ jet
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Marine Corps now offers $60k bonuses for switching jobs mid-career
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After Military Separation, How to Truly Achieve Work-Life Balance
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group have steamed into the Middle East, U.S. officials confirmed on Monday. The news of the s
An A-10 Warthog named ‘Diddy Kong’ is operating in the Middle East
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “Warthog,” has been a major part of U.S. combat operations in the Middle East in recent years, even as th
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Minnesota National Guard mobilizes around Minneapolis following fatal shooting
Members of the Minnesota National Guard are mobilizing around Minneapolis after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal agents in the city on
Dozens of military bases brace as ‘Snowmageddon’ storm hits this weekend
This story was updated Saturday, Jan. 24, with up-to-date snow and ice predictions for major bases based on National Weather Service forecasts.
Navy fires First Naval Construction Regiment commodore for ‘loss of confidence’
The head of the First Naval Construction Regiment was removed from his post on Friday, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command announced. Capt.
Pentagon ‘temporarily’ removes loot box vending machine from food court
The Department of Defense has removed a loot box vending machine from the Pentagon after just a month of operations. A department spokesperson told Ta
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“Don’t try to tell the British that America won the last war or make wise-cracks about the war debts or about British defeats in this war,” came the s
‘Militarily stupid to insult your allies’ — and other advice from 1942
“Don’t try to tell the British that America won the last war or make wise-cracks about the war debts or about British defeats in this war,” came the s
‘Militarily stupid to insult your allies’ — and other advice from 1942
“Don’t try to tell the British that America won the last war or make wise-cracks about the war debts or about British defeats in this war,” came the s
‘Militarily stupid to insult your allies’ — and other advice from 1942
“Don’t try to tell the British that America won the last war or make wise-cracks about the war debts or about British defeats in this war,” came the s
‘Hidden Figure’ Gladys West, GPS pioneer and Navy civilian, dies at 95
Gladys Mae West, whose mathematical work became the integral foundation for modern GPS, has died. West, surrounded by family and friends, passed away
‘Hidden Figure’ Gladys West, GPS pioneer and Navy civilian, dies at 95
Gladys Mae West, whose mathematical work became the integral foundation for modern GPS, has died. West, surrounded by family and friends, passed away
‘Hidden Figure’ Gladys West, GPS pioneer and Navy civilian, dies at 95
Gladys Mae West, whose mathematical work became the integral foundation for modern GPS, has died. West, surrounded by family and friends, passed away
‘Hidden Figure’ Gladys West, GPS pioneer and Navy civilian, dies at 95
Gladys Mae West, whose mathematical work became the integral foundation for modern GPS, has died. West, surrounded by family and friends, passed away
Patients must be offered chaperones for ‘sensitive’ exams, DOD says
The Defense Health Agency has clarified the U.S. military’s policy regarding chaperones during medical exams following several prominent cases of Army
Patients must be offered chaperones for ‘sensitive’ exams, DOD says
The Defense Health Agency has clarified the U.S. military’s policy regarding chaperones during medical exams following several prominent cases of Army
Patients must be offered chaperones for ‘sensitive’ exams, DOD says
The Defense Health Agency has clarified the U.S. military’s policy regarding chaperones during medical exams following several prominent cases of Army
Patients must be offered chaperones for ‘sensitive’ exams, DOD says
The Defense Health Agency has clarified the U.S. military’s policy regarding chaperones during medical exams following several prominent cases of Army
This Marine’s furious fight on Tarawa helped to seal the battle’s fate
After the U.S. Marine raid on Makin Island on Aug. 17-18, 1942, Japanese garrisons in the Gilbert and Marshall islands got to serious work reinforcing
This Marine’s furious fight on Tarawa helped to seal the battle’s fate
After the U.S. Marine raid on Makin Island on Aug. 17-18, 1942, Japanese garrisons in the Gilbert and Marshall islands got to serious work reinforcing
This Marine’s furious fight on Tarawa helped to seal the battle’s fate
After the U.S. Marine raid on Makin Island on Aug. 17-18, 1942, Japanese garrisons in the Gilbert and Marshall islands got to serious work reinforcing
This Marine’s furious fight on Tarawa helped to seal the battle’s fate
After the U.S. Marine raid on Makin Island on Aug. 17-18, 1942, Japanese garrisons in the Gilbert and Marshall islands got to serious work reinforcing
Gunner killed off Guadalcanal accounted for after 82 years
It has been 82 years since Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale crashed into the sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. Now, the gunner is coming home.
Gunner killed off Guadalcanal accounted for after 82 years
It has been 82 years since Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale crashed into the sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. Now, the gunner is coming home.
Gunner killed off Guadalcanal accounted for after 82 years
It has been 82 years since Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale crashed into the sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. Now, the gunner is coming home.
Gunner killed off Guadalcanal accounted for after 82 years
It has been 82 years since Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale crashed into the sea off the coast of Guadalcanal. Now, the gunner is coming home.
After 30 Years in the Military, an Army Colonel Asks: Who Am I Without the Uniform?
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This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. In episode 12 of “Victory at Sea,” the 1953 documentary series captured several solemn burials at sea — but
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. In episode 12 of “Victory at Sea,” the 1953 documentary series captured several solemn burials at sea — but
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. In episode 12 of “Victory at Sea,” the 1953 documentary series captured several solemn burials at sea — but
This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his plane
It was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. In episode 12 of “Victory at Sea,” the 1953 documentary series captured several solemn burials at sea — but
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion
Certain state veterans cemeteries across the country received a near total of $80 million in grants in fiscal 2025 for their improvement from the U.S.
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion
Certain state veterans cemeteries across the country received a near total of $80 million in grants in fiscal 2025 for their improvement from the U.S.
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion
Certain state veterans cemeteries across the country received a near total of $80 million in grants in fiscal 2025 for their improvement from the U.S.
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion
Certain state veterans cemeteries across the country received a near total of $80 million in grants in fiscal 2025 for their improvement from the U.S.
2026 Guide to Pay and Allowances for Military Service Members, Veterans and Retirees
A Look Back at Our Most Impactful News Stories of 2025
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When Home Feels Half Empty: Military Families Navigate Holiday Deployments
Military Families Finally Get More Money During Deployments
Military Families Finally Get More Money During Deployments
Q&A: How Did the U.S. Patrol the Caribbean for Drug Smuggling Before It Started Blowing Up Boats?
A small boat crew from Coast Guard cutter Donald Horsley pursues suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 3, 2018. (U.S.
We Pined for the Comforts of Home. We Got Tube Socks and Old Candy for Christmas Instead
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The Army Had a Crazy Thanksgiving Plan. I Had a Chainsaw
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Florida’s Governor Is a Veteran. So Are Seven Inmates He’ll Send to the Execution Chamber This Year
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‘I Won’t Shed Any Tears the Day I Leave.’ Letters Home From Marine Officer Candidates School
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Payment-Deferred Commissary Purchases on MILITARY STAR Cards Extended Through November
A Massive Fraud Probe, a Botched Investigation, and the Thousands of Soldiers Who Paid
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They’ve Never Been Arrested. Why Does the FBI List Thousands of Service Members as Potential Criminals?
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Tricare and FEDVIP Open Seasons Are on Time Following Shutdown. Here’s What to Know
Forced to Leave Because of Her Gender Identity, a Sailor Found a New Way to Serve
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After a Tour in Iraq, His Dog Gave an Army Veteran Something to Live For
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I Was No Longer an Army Nurse. As I Drove Off Base, I Was Ready to Learn Who I Could Be
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‘I Don’t Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move
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Fear and Uncertainty Followed the Sept. 11 Attacks. What Was Real and What Was a Good Headline?
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‘Not Like Calling 911’—How A National Guard Call-Up Actually Works
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All Services Now Issue Form DD214-1 to Departing Reservists
From O.J. Simpson to Paraguay, Trust and Respect Go a Long Way
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Why Is the Army Chopping Away at Its Chopper Fleet?
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100-year-old Veteran Kept Jewish Prayer Book Over His Heart as He Confronted the Holocaust
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