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Army shifts helicopter training to a contractor-run model
M1 Support Services won a contract to operate the service’s new Flight School Next Program as the Army turns helicopter pilot training over to civilians.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
President Trump instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea.
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Who decides what works? Inside VA’s mental health treatment playbook
Why can’t veterans always get FDA-approved treatments through VA? VA's Dr Wiecher explains how evidence, safety, guidelines and resources shape VA care.
AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all
Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.
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Operationalizing Operator Syndrome: What the Pentagon advisory council needs to get right
Testosterone screening in the military must be supported by an evidence-based framework to assess combat-focused jobs, the authors of this op-ed write.
White House national security official to depart administration
The upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team.
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Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial
A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.
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"Damn, bud. You got to fly higher." Sheriff bodycam footage shows pilot after fighter jet crash
Video from the Yakima County Sheriff's Office showed a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he hit trees on a low-level training operation and had to eject.
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TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
An Alabama traveler was stopped recently by TSA after checking luggage containing five Civil War-era cannonballs. Roll Tide.
Sailor reportedly finds dead rat in finished energy drink
The sailor said medical personnel informed him, “with the chemicals that are in Monster, that it should be OK.”
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That time the Air Force proposed making a ‘gay bomb’
The Air Force once explored the idea of a chemical weapon that would make enemy soldiers sexually irresistible to one another — striking a blow to morale.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.
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The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
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South Carolina base renamed to Joint Base Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston's new name was unveiled in a Monday ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
US soldiers, Marines test explosive drones in South Korea
Troops in Korea practiced turning drones into weapons with live ordnance last week as the Army incorporates unmanned capabilities into all formations.
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US Army exploring 50mm cannon to destroy drones
The U.S. Army is looking for companies that can provide a 50mm cannon and ammunition capable of destroying a broad range of drones.
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US Army general in Europe suddenly removed from command
The Army abruptly removed Lt. Gen Charles Costanza from command of V Corps.
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Pentagon ready to deploy Salesforce AI agents for admin tasks
Salesforce said the Defense Department and the Army’s Human Resources Command approved its autonomous AI agents for missions with sensitive information.
Major VA study to examine effectiveness of psilocybin on depression, PTSD
The VA is launching a study on the safety and effectiveness of psilocybin — magic mushrooms — for treating major depressive disorder.
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SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks
U.S. Southern Command replaced Operation Souther Spear with a new task force targeting narcoterrorism networks.
Their military careers were cut short in combat. Now they’re fighting Congress for their full benefits.
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North Carolina National Guard settles lawsuit over blocking Facebook critic
The North Carolina National Guard settled a federal lawsuit with a former guardsman who alleged the service violated his First Amendment rights.
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The Army certifies its first equestrians as it revamps horse care
The Army recently established the 08H Army Equestrian military occupational specialty and qualified some of the first soldiers through an 18-week program.
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