Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.
Leave forms may be gone, but admin headaches endure for some soldiersThe Army's new human resources platform promised efficiency and transparency, but some units are still holding leave hostage over paperwork.
The Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has a new battlefield tech unitGainey Company, the 82nd Airborne Division's newest unit, has three platoons focused on different areas of battlefield tech.
Active duty troops headed to the US southern border againAbout 1,500 troops will help with an expected surge of migrants later this month.
Military Benefits Guide 2023The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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FlashpointsA frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in TexasThe refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.
Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veteransWorld War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy.
Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach. Now he’s a TikTok star.World War II veteran Jake Larson is best known on social media under the name “Papa Jake.”
GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issueSen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.
Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blameThe dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.
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Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.By Davis Winkie
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefulsEach service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”
Chinese military says it’s here for “benevolence”The Chinese military looks to rebrand itself as a global humanitarian and peacekeeping force in a new English-language ad. Can it make the image stick?
US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter ChinaThe U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.By Ashok Sharma, AP35 hours ago
Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformationKyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.By Susie Blann, Associated Press35 hours ago
After debt fight, Congress turns its attention to defense budgetDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 5, 2023.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capitalThe fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.2 days ago
Virginia nonprofit expands mental health services for military membersTrails of Purpose provides therapeutic care for service members, using horses for assisted psychotherapy and mental health education.By Caitlyn Burchett, The Virginian-Pilot2 days ago
Ukraine keeps up pressure in Bakhmut after Russian victory declarationRussian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.By Mstysalv Chernov2 days ago
Military college’s chief of diversity quits amid debate over DEIThe chief diversity officer of the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, Virginia Military Institute, has turned in her resignation.2 days ago
Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honorFrench President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.By Tara Copp2 days ago
China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”By Mike Yeo2 days ago
Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.By Mike Yeo3 days ago