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Army fires Fort Sill garrison commander
Baird assumed command of the garrison in June 2024. A spokesperson confirmed that he remains on active duty.
US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks
High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Army to be more selective with reenlistment bonuses under new guidance
Soldiers in roles that the Army considers harder to replace or more expensive to train are more likely to see higher bonuses.
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
At the age of 100, naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War.
Finding solace in chickens: One veteran’s fight to save his flock and mental health
Veterans lean on emotional support animals to help cope with their PTSD, but there are challenges to keeping them.
Raytheon to ramp up missile production in Pentagon deals
Raytheon has announced it will ramp up production of several key missile systems, weeks after Trump threatened to nix the company’s government contracts.
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NPS removes Native American signage at Little Bighorn National Monument
NPS recently removed signage at Little Bighorn National Monument under Trump's "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" executive order.
Proper greetings, professionalism hammered home in Air Force memo
A memo circulated to security forces airmen spelled out how personnel should greet those entering the base.
DOJ charges conspirators involved in Navy marriage fraud cases
One sailor agreed to receive $45,000 in exchange for a sham wedding that would help a Chinese national gain American citizenship.
Army to deploy 10th Mountain Division brigade to CENTCOM
The 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team will take over from an Iowa National Guard unit.
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Soldier who died shielding Polish ally to receive Medal of Honor
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