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Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot camp

Service leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.

How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp

A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.

US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack

The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.

Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, ‘marathon of recovery’ ahead

One video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.

Hawaii authorities arrest man involved in scuffle on Army base

Hawaii authorities have arrested a man who fled with a handgun after getting into a scuffle while trying to talk to soldiers at an Army base.

Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officer

Drill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.

Opinion

In national security, autism is in the closet. Here’s why.

Our national security challenges are too difficult and too important to leave to the portion of the population that uses its brains in only “typical” ways.

Military children helped create art for White House Valentine’s Day

Children at Fort Drum South Riva Ridge Child Development Center helped the first lady create the “heart” projects when she visited their school in January.

Pacific training center to add partners, events for Army exercises

Military partners from Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines participated in the recent rotation.

Army buildings need work, but these two bases need the most

The report's data collection ended in 2020. Added wear and tear, and inflation likely has increased the need.