The SIG Sauer M7 is dead. How long does the XM8 have?
The M14 rifle replaced the venerable M1 Garand in 1957 and infamously served as the primary U.S. service rifle for only five years before it was replaced by the M16 rifle.
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Former airman pleads guilty to defrauding Air Force of $37 million
A former Air Force master sergeant pleaded guilty to defrauding the Air Force out of $37 million in a scheme surrounding information technology contracts.
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More Americans died on one British prison ship than in most Revolutionary War battles
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, Americans are reflecting not only on the triumphs of the Revolutionary Era but also on the sacrifices that made independence possible.
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New military doc shows how veterans can face traumatic injuries together
“‘Sum Function’ is not a sports story, and it’s not a war story. It’s a raw, unflinching look at survival, connection, and the fight for access in a world that isn’t built for people with...
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Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims
President Donald Trump’s policies have made the U.S. immune to the chaos in the oil markets and the impact on the global economy resulting from the Iran war, White House advisor Keven Hassett claimed.
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What we know about a downed US F-15 and its crew in Iran
U.S. military officials have yet to publicly confirm any information about an F-15E that appears to have crashed in Iran on Friday or the status of the aircraft’s crew amid media reports that one of..
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Why People-Pleasing Can Undermine Your Leadership Credibility
As you transition from the military to your civilian career, overly focusing on pleasing others can backfire.
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Right to repair: Why the US military can’t fix much of its own equipment
The U.S. military often can’t fix parts of jets, ships, infantry fighting vehicles, and other equipment because they are not allowed to under the contracts the Pentagon signs with manufacturers.
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The pros and cons of the Army’s new rifle and machine gun
The director of operational test and evaluation is a senior adviser to the secretary of defense. As its name implies, the DOT&E office independently tests and evaluates warfighter systems to ensure...
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Point-in-Time Count connects homeless Veterans with vital resources
VA volunteers brave the cold: Counting and assisting homeless Veterans The evening temperature was about 40 degrees, not too bad considering the previous weeks when frigid temperatures caused some to.
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VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on tailored health care, paralyzed Veterans and cirrhosis
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on health care tailored to meet Women Veterans’ needs, a brain-computer interface to help...
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George Washington’s secret spy code name was Agent 711
When most people picture the American Revolution, they imagine the thunder of cannon fire, the smoke of musket volleys, and the drama of decisive engagements like Saratoga or Yorktown .
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Hegseth asks top Army officer to step down
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has been asked to retire, according to news reports that were confirmed by a Pentagon official.
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How does the Iran war end?
Since the war against Iran began on Feb. 28, the U.S. military has provided updates on how many targets have been struck, how many Iranian ships have been sunk , and how many combat sorties have been.
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82nd Airborne Division cancels All American Week amid Iran war deployments
An annual event honoring service members and veteran paratroopers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has been cancelled after Pentagon officials confirmed that troops from the base are deploying to the...
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The biggest challenge Charles Lindbergh faced in flying across the Atlantic
Growing up on a farm in Minnesota, Charles Lindbergh often lay in the grass and looked up at the clouds. The young boy wanted to be closer to them, and the only way he knew how was to learn to fly.
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The Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden: A transformation journey
A thriving sanctuary built through community and care The transformation of the Veterans’ Healing Harvest Garden (VHHG) at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is extraordinary.
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Army ‘pauses’ plan to close more than 20 base museums
The Army has put a hold on a proposed wave of closures that would have shuttered more than 20 official museums on Army bases around the country.
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This one fix could make the M4 a near-perfect carbine
The Armalite Rifle platform has been serving the United States military for more than 60 years, with its original adoption dating back to 1963.
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How a veteran-owned company is closing the financial literacy gap
Inspired by a family of service members and entrepreneurs, Jasmine Paul has long had the desire to create something in the spirit of solving other people’s problems.
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Infantry, artillery, other combat arms troops had highest suicide risk in 2024
Across military occupations, infantry troops had the highest number of suicides in 2024, according to the Pentagon’s latest suicide report .
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