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Steven Seagal appears in Ukraine, serving as a Russian spokesperson

Steven Seagal visits Ukraine amid prison bombing controversy.

6 hours ago

New Army recruiting ad continues crusade against civilian workforce

Army encourages college grads to "skip entry level" and join the military instead.

9 hours ago

Veterans

Burn pits recognition for veterans took decade of struggle

President Joe Biden is scheduled to sign the bill boosting health and disability benefits for veterans into law on Wednesday.

Marine general takes over Africa Command, sees challenges

“America cannot afford to ignore Africa," Africa Command's outgoing leader said.

11 hours ago

Taiwan's military conducts artillery live-fire drills at Fangshan township in Pingtung, southern Taiwan

China drills show ambitions beyond island, Taiwan warns

The warning came as Taipei conducted its own exercises Tuesday to underscore it’s ready to defend itself.

11 hours ago

US Army launching new campaign to more quickly field capabilities

The U.S. Army is gearing up for a first-ever integrated fires test campaign in fiscal 2023 that will hopefully make it easier and quicker for the service to validate and field capabilities.

11 hours ago

Police bodycam of homeless Army vet’s controversial arrest released

An attorney assisting the veteran hopes the release of the bodycam will push Gastonia police to take accountability for the incident.

15 hours ago

US to send Ukraine another $1 billion in military aid

The new aid includes additional rockets for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as well as other ammunition and equipment.

31 hours ago

Milley almost quit over Trump, wrote biting resignation letter, new book reveals

“You are using the military to create fear in the minds of the people," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley wrote in a never-sent resignation letter.

36 hours ago

China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

China said it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns.

2 days ago

US Army to collaborate with SpaceLink on tactical communications network

The cooperative research and development agreement allows the organizations to share facilities, intellectual property and expertise to “elevate solutions for both the warfighter and industry,” the company said in a statement.

2 days ago

Army Pfc. David N. Owens, 27, of Green Hills, North Carolina was killed during World War II while battling German forces in a forest.

Remains of WWII solider identified as North Carolina man

Army Pfc. David Owens will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

2 days ago

A man uses a magnifying glass to read a newspaper headline reporting on Chinese People's Liberation Army conducting military exercises, at a stand in Beijing.

China continues 4th day of military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan said it continued to detect Chinese aircraft, ships and drones simulating attacks on the island.

3 days ago

Maj. Kristen Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander with the 388th Fighter Wing, flies over the crowd during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2022. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far

Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.

4 days ago

D.C. National Guard Guardsmen stand outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington.

Pentagon denies DC request for National Guard migrant help

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to provide Guard personnel and the use of the D.C. Armory to assist with the reception of migrants into the city.

5 days ago

Veterans unemployment under 3% for the fifth consecutive month

The news represents the best streak of veterans employment data in 22 years.

5 days ago

Commissary home delivery test a hit with customers, officials say

We tested the commissary home delivery process, and it worked well.

5 days ago

Consider bringing prospective recruits to transition counseling

The military must get out of its bubble, be willing to perceive itself as the public perceives the military and be willing and ready to tackle the “elephants in the room..

5 days ago

China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit

China on Friday said it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the United States on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti-drug efforts.

5 days ago

Pentagon reminds everyone not to wipe their phones

The Defense Department is responding to revelations that senior officials' phone records were deleted following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

5 days ago

Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river

The trio have a September court date.

5 days ago

China conducts ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait for military exercise

China says it conducted "precision missile strikes" in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday as part of military exercises.

6 days ago

US Senate votes in favor of Finland, Sweden joining NATO

Sweden and Finland applied to join NATO in May, setting aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment.

6 days ago

The Army is working on a tactical bra

The Army Tactical Brassiere could become a program of record this fall.

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‘In prison or the DFAC?’: soldiers complain about base food

DFAC food strikes again.

6 days ago

DoD’s missing Jan. 6 phone records need investigation, Senate leader demands

Sen. Dick Durbin said the Defense Department inspector general needs to determine whether the records were accidentally or purposefully deleted.

6 days ago

An airman tosses unserviceable uniform items into the Joint Base Balad, Iraq, burn pit in this March 2008 file photo from the U.S. Air Force.

What are military burn pits? And why are veterans worried about them?

The fires used in combat zones to dispose of waste may have caused serious illnesses in hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members.

6 days ago

Millions of vets suffering from burn pit, toxic injuries set for more benefits after Congress passes PACT Act

President Joe Biden is expected to sign the sweeping plan into law in coming days.

7 days ago

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