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Army unveils new Mariner and Mountaineer Badges
The badges will recognize proficiency in mariner operations at three different levels of skill and proficiency in mountaineering operations.
US Army rapidly ridding itself of old weapons requirements
The Army's new process conducts reviews to identify old requirements that should be taken off the books.
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Hegseth beefs up Middle East warship presence with 2 aircraft carriers
The defense secretary has ordered the carriers Carl Vinson and Harry S. Truman to be in the region as the U.S. increases strikes on Houthi rebels.
GOP lawmakers suggest DOD cut climate change initiatives from budget
Republican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.
Pentagon reviewing plans to cut troops handling migrants at Guantanamo
Officials are considering cutting troops deployed to the base by up to half, as no migrants are detained there and the program has faced legal challenges.
Opinion
The Army’s body composition policies must evolve
In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force.
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GOP leaders warn Trump not to abandon NATO post, Pacific buildup plans
Republican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.
Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
By J.D. Simkins
Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Ukraine claims to have fielded a drone-killing laser weapon
The device is known as “Tryzub,” or trident in English, referencing the Ukrainian national symbol.
By Linus Höller
Articles about Navajo Code Talkers removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge
Some articles about Navajo Code Talkers that were taken down have contained the term "DEI" in their broken links.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force purges photos, websites on pioneering female pilots
Some websites on retired Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force's first female fighter pilot, and the World War II-era WASPs have been pulled offline.
Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cuts
The number is less than half of the 5-8% cut in civilian employees the Pentagon is pursuing.
US Army rapidly ridding itself of old weapons requirements
The Army's new process conducts reviews to identify old requirements that should be taken off the books.
By Jen Judson
Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze
Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.
Pentagon restores pages on Black MOH recipient, Japanese American unit
The Pentagon said pages honoring minority troops were mistakenly removed — but defended its efforts to cut content highlighting women and minority groups.
By Tara Copp, AP
‘The Last of Us Part II’ nails combat better than most war games
Ahead of the season two premiere of HBO’s “The Last of Us” on April 13, fans are revisiting what makes “The Last of Us Part II" game so good.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
The P-51 Mustang and the man who won the World War II air war with it
It was thanks to former WWI pilot Tommy Hitchcock that the P-51 entered U.S service — and changed the skies over Europe forever.
South Dakota airman charged in killing of woman missing since August
Quinterius Chappelle has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Sahela Sangrait. He pleaded not guilty.
US strikes dozens of Houthi sites in Yemen as broader campaign begins
U.S. Central Command continued strikes against the group Sunday and Monday, launching a campaign that may last weeks, officials said.
DOD commits $9.8 million to study psychedelics for active-duty troops
During one study, physicians at Walter Reed plan to give the psychedelic drug MDMA to active-duty soldiers with mild to moderate PTSD.
By Noah Daly
DOD leadership firings spark concerns over support for female officers
President Trump's administration has removed most of the military's top-ranking female leaders from their posts in recent weeks.
By Jerry Wu
VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets
Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.
Uncertainty is the only constant in the Pentagon’s budget outlook
“It’s going to be kind of a disaster,” one military official said about the lack of a full budget, which means more limits on how the Pentagon spends.
This Philippine Scout fired his rifle with one hand to save his squad
In 1911, Pvt. José Nisperos became the first Filipino and Asian recipient of the Medal of Honor.
By Jon Guttman