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Army Alaska paratrooper dies in on-duty accident
Spc. Karolina Ferrer-Padilla died in an accident on JBER Monday.
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These units from across the Army and Air Force are on alert for Ukraine deployment
Units from around the Army and Air Force are on heightened alert.
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Fort Bragg MP did drug deal from patrol car, charges say
The junior soldier faces felony charges in civilian courts, too.
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Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rule
he case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.
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Guard troops can unionize on state active duty, DoJ says
The government's lawyers agree: Guard troops on state active duty can organize and form unions.
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Senior Army SOF warrant recruiter charged with sexual assault
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Travis Gause will go to trial in May, according to the court-martial docket.
EDITOR'S PICKS
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Flashpoints
No injuries as rockets hit near Baghdad airport, damage two planes
No U.S. personnel were injured, but the rocket attack is a reminder that there are still Americans in harm's way in Iraq.
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Russia says it won’t start a war as Ukraine tensions mount
Russians say they don't want war. But their military buildup continues apace.
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North Korea confirms missile tests as Kim visits munitions site
North Korea has been ramping up its testing activity in recent months, including six rounds of weapons launches so far in 2022.
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Marines remember battle to recapture abandoned base in Vietnam
“LZ Sitting Duck: The Fight for FSB Argonne” details what happened at Fire Support Base Argonne in Vietnam through the accounts of Marines who fought there.
In other news
Biden says Russian invasion in February a ‘distinct possibility’
Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the U.S. and its NATO allies expressed concern about a buildup of approximately 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Nominate someone for a Service Members of the Year award
Do you know someone who embodies courage and self-sacrifice? Service Members of the Year 2022 nominations are now open.
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Installation Guide
An updated database of all the military installations, including location, phone numbers, schools, housing, and more.
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Did McDonalds just release a Marine Corps Burger?
The Air, Land and Sea will be sold for a limited time beginning Jan. 31.
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New music video features Marine hooking up with his CO’s daughter
Country band Midland released the video on Jan. 22.
By Sarah Sicard
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History and myths of the dreaded ‘Dear John’ letter
The book "Dear John: Love and Loyalty in Wartime America" explores the history and future of the military breakup.
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This tactical clip takes the fight to your hair
They come in a pack of four.
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A new job resource for vets and battlefield gaming | Defense News Weekly Full Episode
AARP launched a new site to help you and your spouse find the job you want. Plus, we honor Tuskegee Airman Brig. Gen. Charles McGee.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 23, 2022
Future Space Force Guardians sworn in, Thunderbirds fly to the moon, sailors stand watch and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 16, 2022
Tunnel vision, a smoky Stryker, a skating date with Afghan refugees and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Jan. 9, 2022
A winter watch, the Stars and Stripes flying high, peeping through a life preserver and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Afghan evacuation flights to resume with streamlined process
Flights from Afghanistan to Qatar are set to resume while the immigration process for Afghans is being trimmed from years to months.
Russia not yet ready for full-scale attack says Ukraine
There are now more than 109,000 Russian troops near Ukraine's border, according to an assessment shared by Ukraine.
Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rule
he case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.
Securing the north: Expanding the United States’ icebreaker fleet
Icebreakers are imperative to the national security of the United States and its Arctic territories.
By Julia Nesheiwat and Andro Mathewson
North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in sixth launch in 2022
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons were launched from an eastern coastal area, but it didn’t immediately say how far they flew.
Sexual harassment in the military now a crime under Biden order
The commander in chief signed an executive order Wednesday making the changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
US, NATO deliver counteroffers to Russia on defusing Ukraine war prospects
U.S. and NATO officials have separately delivered new sets of proposals to the Russian government for sorting out security concerns in Europe, while rejecting Russia’s demand that the alliance forever close its door to Ukraine.
New music video features Marine hooking up with his CO’s daughter
Country band Midland released the video on Jan. 22.
By Sarah Sicard
Colonel’s ‘threatening’ comments cast doubt on fair trial, claim Raiders, corpsman charged with manslaughter
The manslaughter trials for three defendants have been delayed following alleged "threatening" comments made by a Marine colonel.
By Todd South
Millions of military kids serve as caregivers. They need help too.
The specific impacts of caregiver duties will vary by child, but there is a potential for adverse effects on their mental and physical wellbeing.
By Kerry Irvin