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40% rise in mental health diagnoses among troops, report finds
Diagnoses of PTSD and anxiety disorders nearly doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to a new Defense Health Agency report.
President Joe Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 service members
Biden will bestow the medal posthumously to six men and one living recipient at a White House ceremony.
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Some vets get 12 extra months of college benefits under new VA rules
Veterans Affairs officials are updating their GI Bill eligibility rules in response to a Supreme Court ruling last spring.
Tricare West beneficiaries granted more time for payment updates
Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region have more time to set up recurring payments with the new regional contractor.
Psychedelic therapy sparks clash between Colorado officials and vets
Amid psychedelic therapy's legalization in Colorado, veterans implored Colorado Springs officials not to pass treatment restrictions.
Green Beret identified as driver in Cybertruck blast at Trump Hotel
An active-duty soldier was identified as the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck that blew apart in an explosion in Las Vegas on New Year's Day.
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New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
From Grinch greetings to Santa sightings, the holidays come to troops
Holiday helpers have been busy, as plenty of organizations and individuals have been working to make the days a bit brighter for troops and their families.
NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday staple
NORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"
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How ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military values
In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.
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Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?
More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops' shipments under the new system.
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Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
The decision puts back on track agreements that would have the three men plead guilty in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty.
Even in the headline-grabbing world of drones, the Predator stands out
The MQ-1 accumulated more than 1 million flight hours in reconnaissance and combat missions.
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Indiana Army National Guardsman dies in non-combat incident in Iraq
Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Dec. 28.
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Navy information warfare officers can now take command at sea
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro amended regulations this month to create more command opportunities for information warfare officers.
89 Air Force jobs now eligible for retention bonuses
The bonuses range from $180,000 to $360,000, according to a leaked Air Force memo.
By Riley Ceder
Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion in military aid for Ukraine
Biden's administration is working quickly to spend all the money it has available to assist Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Army unit in Poland the first to field new rocket system
The brigade is the first in the Army fully equipped with the upgraded rocket system.
By Todd South
Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and Navy veteran, dies at 100
Former president Jimmy Carter, a Navy veteran, passed away Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.
At 103, this P-51 Mustang pilot could soon become WWII’s last ace
James McCubbin, 103, is under consideration for recognition as a WWII ace for shooting down enemy aircraft in his P-51 Mustang.
By Jon Guttman