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The women of the 2nd Space Operations Squadron made history as the first ever all-female space operations crew July 23, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.

Space Force aims to set standard for diversity, inclusion in the military

Some critics worry steps taken in public, such as the military’s first all-female space operations crew, only serve to obscure larger systemic problems the Space Force has inherited from the branch of the military it grew out of, the U.S. Air Force.

By Dan Boyce, Colorado Public Radio via the AP

4 years ago

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

Inspector general finds services not reporting all sex offenders, other violent criminals to FBI

The Navy Department had the biggest shortfall in reporting.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

Air Force failed four times to prevent the Texas church shooting; DoD IG now reviewing other services

The Air Force could have prevented a former airman from buying a weapon and committing a mass shooting last year had investigators followed proper protocol. Now the Pentagon is reviewing other service's compliance with the law.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

1st female enlisted soldier to be an Army Ranger shares her story: ‘Failure’s not an option'

She wasn't worried about making history, just making it through the course, she says.

By Ron Barnett, The Greenville (S.C.) News via AP

5 years ago

Texas church shooting lawsuits against Air Force combined

All federal lawsuits against the U.S. Air Force over a Texas church shooting last year that left more than two dozen worshippers dead will be consolidated into one case, a judge says.

6 years ago

Sailor by day, performer by night — meet the Navy’s drag queen, ‘Harpy Daniels’

Years before he became a yeoman 3rd class, Joshua Kelley was entertaining raucous crowds under his drag name.

By Jon Simkins

6 years ago

This Wisconsin Reserve soldier is the Army’s drill sergeant of the year

The Army's newest drill sergeant of the year is a Wisconsin reservist.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

Deputy’s widow sues after he drowns during training

The U S. Army Corps of Engineers issued no statement in the wake of the lawsuit.

6 years ago

Autopsy confirms Texas church gunman died by suicide

The gunman responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and also had drugs in his system, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.

6 years ago

Marine awarded Silver Star for Vietnam heroics a half century later

Kelley refused to allow his position to be captured by the enemy, “and ignoring his own wounds, murderously engaged the enemy until they broke contact.”

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

Lawmakers move to make domestic violence a crime under UCMJ

Under current military code, domestic violence crimes are prosecuted as assault cases, limiting how they are recorded for future law enforcement work.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

Top 5 duty stations in the Army

Our Army insiders gave us the low down on the top 5 duty stations in the Army.

By John Fannin, American Grit

6 years ago

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Space Force aims to set standard for diversity, inclusion in the military

Some critics worry steps taken in public, such as the military’s first all-female space operations crew, only serve to obscure larger systemic problems the Space Force has inherited from the branch of the military it grew out of, the U.S. Air Force.

Inspector general finds services not reporting all sex offenders, other violent criminals to FBI

The Navy Department had the biggest shortfall in reporting.

Air Force failed four times to prevent the Texas church shooting; DoD IG now reviewing other services

The Air Force could have prevented a former airman from buying a weapon and committing a mass shooting last year had investigators followed proper protocol. Now the Pentagon is reviewing other service's compliance with the law.

1st female enlisted soldier to be an Army Ranger shares her story: ‘Failure’s not an option'

She wasn't worried about making history, just making it through the course, she says.

Texas church shooting lawsuits against Air Force combined

All federal lawsuits against the U.S. Air Force over a Texas church shooting last year that left more than two dozen worshippers dead will be consolidated into one case, a judge says.

Sailor by day, performer by night — meet the Navy’s drag queen, ‘Harpy Daniels’

Years before he became a yeoman 3rd class, Joshua Kelley was entertaining raucous crowds under his drag name.

This Wisconsin Reserve soldier is the Army’s drill sergeant of the year

The Army's newest drill sergeant of the year is a Wisconsin reservist.

Deputy’s widow sues after he drowns during training

The U S. Army Corps of Engineers issued no statement in the wake of the lawsuit.

Autopsy confirms Texas church gunman died by suicide

The gunman responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and also had drugs in his system, according to an autopsy report released Thursday.

Marine awarded Silver Star for Vietnam heroics a half century later

Kelley refused to allow his position to be captured by the enemy, “and ignoring his own wounds, murderously engaged the enemy until they broke contact.”

Lawmakers move to make domestic violence a crime under UCMJ

Under current military code, domestic violence crimes are prosecuted as assault cases, limiting how they are recorded for future law enforcement work.

Top 5 duty stations in the Army

Our Army insiders gave us the low down on the top 5 duty stations in the Army.

Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical

Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year

From combat medic to Paralympian: What drives Ellie Marks?

The Navy petty officer ensuring the Carney stays focused on the fight

Here’s how the US-led humanitarian aid pier off Gaza would work

Mali claims killing extremist linked to 2017 deaths of US troops

The Marine officer who saved 8,000 lives at the ‘Frozen Chosin’

Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data shows

Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fall