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Marine astronaut says the space station is 'luxurious' compared to how Marines usually live
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Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jasmin Moghbeli has flown more than 150 combat missions and deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 and 2010.
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Congress demands answers on low testosterone issues among special operators
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Congress wants a briefing on low testosterone interventions and testing in the military to understand an issue known as “Operator Syndrome.”
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Another service member detained while on unauthorized travel, this time in Venezuela
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At least one other service member has been taken into custody while visiting another country on unauthorized travel.
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on Sep 6
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What is going on in Syria and what the hell does it mean for US troops?
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With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and an uncertain future, U.S. troops in the region must navigate a geopolitical minefield.
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Navy thanks Tom Cruise for his service in ‘Top Gun’ movies
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Tom Cruise was honored for his service to the Navy, which increased the recruitment of pilots in the 1980s and 1990s.
on Tue, 10PM
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Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions
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A pilot program on promotions for lieutenant colonels and colonels will use feedback from peers and subordinates.
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Veterans benefits are a cost of war that America is honor-bound to pay, a top veterans group says
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The cost of veterans benefits has come under scrutiny, raising concerns about what budgetary cuts could mean for vets.
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New Jersey Air Guard F-16 honors World War II ace as the "Jersey Jerk"
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Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Donald Strait flew a P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang during World War II. Both planes were named “Jersey Jerk.”
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Behold, West Point’s t-shirt cannon tank
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For the 2024 Army-Navy game, West Point cadets man a cotton-lobbing t-shirt tank that was once a golf cart.
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Navy dismisses cases against SEAL commanders in BUD/S death
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Kyle Mullen died on Feb. 4, 2022 hours after he finished the Hell Week portion of Basic Underwater/SEAL training, or BUD/S.
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Nate Boyer, Green Beret turned NFL player, on the parallels between military service and sports
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Former Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer on the struggles and strengths shared by military veterans and professional athletes.
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Vance's guest at Army-Navy game will be Marine vet acquitted in subway choking
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Daniel Penny was recently found not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of a homeless man aboard a New York subway car on May 1, 2023.
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Meet the first woman to make Chief Master Sgt in the Air Force's rugged SERE world
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A recruiter tried to dissuade her from SERE because "barely any women make it." Now Tiffany Zaloudek is the job's first female chief.
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Military academies saw drop in reports of sexual assault and harassment but rates remain high
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Rates of reported assaults and harassment remain higher at the academies than in the active duty force, but have dropped since 2022.
on Dec 12
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She joined the Army at 45. Now she's vying to be an Army Golden Knight
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Spc. Maribeth Kossman joined the Army at 45 to become a Golden Knight after serving in the Navy and a teaching career elementary school.
on Dec 12
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Top Marine says combat experience gives US the edge over China's military
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China’s military may be combat inexperienced, but it has the largest active-duty force in the world and more ships than the U.S. Navy.
on Dec 12
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Space Force wants its own boot camp
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It has not been determined where Space Force’s boot camp would be held, what it would entail, or when it might be established.
on Dec 12
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What is a ‘100% disability’ rating and what does that actually mean for veterans
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Determining a veteran’s combined disability rating is not a matter of simple math. The process is incredibly complicated.
on Dec 11
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Army fires general for improperly influencing subordinate's selection for command
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An investigation found that Army Gen. Charles Hamilton had ‘improperly advocated’ for a lieutenant colonel to be selected for command.
on Dec 10
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World War I Native American soldiers could be in line for Medals of Honor
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Over 12,000 Native American soldiers fought in World War I. A Congressional panel has found 25 who might deserve the Medal of Honor.
on Dec 10
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Beards in the Air Force and Space Force will be debated in Congress
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Air Force officials will have to brief Congress on a pilot program that would allow service members to grow beards.
on Dec 9
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Junior enlisted troops set to receive major pay increase in 2025
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A negotiated deal by Congress, if approved, will see junior enlisted troops' base pay go up by 14.5% next year.
on Dec 8
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82nd Airborne soldier turns himself in at Canadian border for desertion
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Sgt. Christopher Vassey deserted from the Army in 2008. On Dec. 3 he surrendered to authorities at a U.S.-Canada border crossing.
on Dec 7
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What it was really like to be attacked at Pearl Harbor, according to survivors
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On Dec. 7, 1941, servicemembers at U.S. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii began their day like any other Sunday.
on Dec 7
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Sailors on USS Carney recall tense night of combat in fierce Red Sea fight
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Navy sailors on the USS Carney remember a night of "the most intense combat engagement by a U.S. Navy warship since World War II."
on Dec 6
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Man claiming to be Delta Force veteran defrauded 32 people out of $12 million
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A Texas man claimed to be a Delta Force veteran and defrauded families out of millions in return for their protection from drug cartels.
on Dec 6
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Americans trust the military a bit more now, but much less than during war years, survey finds
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Just over half of Americans have a "great deal of confidence" in the military, an increase from a year ago after several years of sharp drops.
on Dec 6
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Soldier who pulled others from rubble after Tower 22 attack awarded Purple Heart
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A soldier received a Purple Heart for a drone attack on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan that killed three and injured dozens in January.
on Dec 6
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Col. Christopher B. Meeker was charged after an investigation with disobeying an order, fraternization and a relationship outside of marriage.
on Dec 5
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VFW bashes The Economist for taking 'turkey-sized dump' on disabled vets
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The VFW statement reflects the frustrations of a generation of veterans who fought in the Global War on Terrorism.
on Dec 5
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Soldier ran half-baked pie scam to win COVID loans, feds say
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A soldier at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia was indicted for receiving small business relief loans for a fake bakery.
on Dec 5
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A push to cut veterans disability benefits is gaining traction, experts warn
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Many Americans don’t understand how difficult it is for veterans to prove that their health conditions stem from their military service.
on Dec 4
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After a new soldier's death, his unit worked around the clock to make his final uniform perfect
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After a new soldier’s sudden death, the soldiers in his unit did everything they could to ensure his uniform was funeral-ready.
on Dec 4
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VA will fund psychedelic-assisted therapy for first time since 1960s
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The Department of Veterans Affairs will fund a study on psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans for the first time in 80 years.
on Dec 3
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Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits
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The Navy will allow sailors who score well on physical fitness tests but don’t meet body fat standards to forgo extra training requirements.
on Dec 3
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Marine Corps commandant completes combat fitness test 11 months after open heart surgery
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Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith completed the USMC's grueling annual fitness test a year after suffering cardiac arrest.
on Nov 29
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Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone
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The Navy's newest destroyer the USS John Basilone takes its name from the Medal of Honor recipient and hero of the Battle of Guadalcanal.
on Nov 28
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How tea with the Taliban inspired a veteran to bridge political divides at home
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An Afghanistan veteran's combat meeting with Taliban fighters is now his blueprint for bridging political divides at home.
on Nov 25
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The complacent soldier's best friend: The many uses of 550 'parachute' cord
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550 cord is a staple of almost every team room in the military. It’s a magical fix for complacency, too.
on Nov 22
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Astronaut in Army Reserve awarded wings and space badge for trip to International Space Station
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Maj. Kate Rubins, a microbiologist, astronaut and Reserve officer received a rare Army badge recognizing her military space travel.
on Nov 22
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'Armor Major' swears his son into ROTC as family's third-generation
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A third generation of soldiers swore in, and the second generation welcomed him, continuing a long line of service in the Army.
on Nov 21
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The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months
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It looks like something from an ancient civilization, but it’s one of the Army’s most expensive lawn ornaments.
on Nov 20
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Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater
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Using high-tech equipment, Project Recover helped locate the crash site of a WWII B-24 under 200 feet of water off Palau in the Pacific.
on Nov 20
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This WWII OSS manual shows that being annoying at work is the best form of sabotage
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The Simple Sabotage Field Manual offered tips on how to slash tires, break tools, mishandle paperwork, and other ways to quietly disrupt the occupation of Europe during WWII.
on Nov 20
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Veterans Affairs police officer sentenced to prison after beating man at hospital
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This was the second time that VA police officers had clashed with the man, who later tested positive for Methamphetamines.
on Nov 20
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We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here's what they thought of it.
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We asked some teenagers what they thought about the newest recruiting ad from the Marine Corps, "Made For This."
on Nov 19
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Bears got into a food locker at an Alaska Army base and left a huge mess
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Bears struck at least twice on an Alaska Army base, climbing inside military vehicles and eating dozens of pre-packaged meals.
on Nov 19
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US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket
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The USS Nantucket was one of the last littoral combat ships left to enter service. The Navy welcomed it, even as it tries to end the program.
on Nov 18
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World War II destroyer USS Edsall found after 82 years
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The Navy destroyer was sunk in 1942 during World War II, after facing down overwhelming odds and fighting a pitched battle.
on Nov 18
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Pentagon fails seventh audit in a row
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Despite failure, the department’s comptroller says “momentum is on our side” as military makes some progress.
on Nov 18