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These Army units are headed to the Middle East and Europe this winter
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Transportation Command nominee promises review of Gaza pier mission
The three-month effort to deliver aid to Gaza included more than 1,000 U.S. servicemembers.
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US military completes withdrawal from Niger
The U.S. handed over its last military bases in Niger to local authorities last month, but about two dozen American soldiers had remained in Niger.
‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS Eisenhower
The commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses
Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.
Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’
Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.
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Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 16, 2024.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
A personal account of a paratrooper who jumped into Normandy on D-Day
Lt. Col. Gerhard Bolland, an 82nd Airborne Division officer, described what it was really like to parachute during the invasion of Normandy.
Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouse
A Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.
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Nearly $6B in Ukraine aid at risk if Congress doesn’t act by month-end
The Biden administration has asked Congress to include the funding authority in any continuing resolution lawmakers may manage to pass by Sept. 30.
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America’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced tech
The U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.
By Mark T. Esper
US, Iraqi forces kill top Islamic State commander in joint operation
Seven U.S. troops were injured in the raid targeting suspected IS militants in Iraq's western desert.
New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costs
The military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.
By Karen Jowers
This Army division just ran cybersecurity for a far-away brigade
The 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.
By Todd South
Colombian men sentenced for 2021 car bombing targeting US soldiers
Three U.S. Army soldiers and dozens of Colombian military personnel were injured in the 2021 blast, the Justice Department said.
More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarship
All enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon to unveil new programs to boost quality of life for troops
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base, where he will discuss goals to lower living costs for troops and their families.
Army picks two companies to get small drones to brigade combat teams
Two companies will provide small, expendable and reconfigurable air drones to brigade combat team maneuver companies.
By Jen Judson
JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected
The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.
US soldier charged with assaulting police officer during Capitol riot
A soldier has been arrested on charges that he repeatedly struck a police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Army to expand holistic health and fitness program to all soldiers
The Army's new all-around fitness program will no longer be confined to combat arms brigades.
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