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Ukraine is reshaping the armored battlefield. The US Army is trying to keep up.
In armored brigades built around tanks and heavy firepower, lessons from Ukraine are pushing leaders to rethink how formations move and survive.
Army helicopter pilot wounded during Maduro raid receives Medal of Honor during State of the Union
Trump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.
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Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
House rejects bill requiring aircraft locator systems to prevent midair collisions like last year’s
The families of the victims who died when an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter strongly supported the measure.
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
“I hope my presence represents that they just can’t lie and have it be okay,” George Retes told Military Times.
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
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Military dogs are facing substandard conditions, leading to deaths, report finds
An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.
The military’s complicated history with tobacco
Anyone who has served knows the smoke pit has not vanished.
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
Let your partner know how you really feel with acronyms such as MALAYA: My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival.
Why every day can feel like ‘Groundhog Day’ in the military
For troops, "Groundhog Day" captures something they immediately recognize: days repeat, routines harden and progress feels frozen.
The US Coast Guard’s newest weapon in border security: Jet Skis
In its ever-evolving fight on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Coast Guard has unveiled its latest fighting tool.
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