Latest "deployment" stories

Air Force instructor pilot tackles ‘toughest footrace on Earth’

Kabanuck crossed the final finish line in 43 hours, 18 minutes and 22 seconds, placing 183rd of 765 runners.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 weeks ago

Here be giants — outlandish tales of the military & the Afghan colossi

It's Halloween, so enjoy these otherworldly deployment tales.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and Jon Simkins

7 months ago

COVID-19 testing rules change at Air Force terminals around the world

A recent policy change affects passengers age 2 and older.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.

Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Sends us pics of your worst ROM meals

We've heard the food is often bad during pre-deployment quarantine. Show us how bad!

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Troops share memories of holidays spent away from home

Being deployed on Christmas is hard, but these warm stories will soften even the iciest of hearts.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago