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North Korea sends missile soaring over Japan in escalation
The launch is the fifth round of weapons tests by North Korea in the past 10 days.
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Nimitz rejoins strike group after jet fuel leak in water system
The contaminated water found aboard the ship possibly sickened more than 10 sailors.
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Pregnant women can now apply for Air Force Officer Training School
Women can apply to OTS while carrying a child and head to training six months after their pregnancy ends.
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Air Force overhauls pre-deployment training for a new era in combat
"Ready Airman Training" took effect Oct. 1.
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Space Force guardians now eligible for Air Medal, Bronze Star and more
Guardians are now eligible five more awards, including some earned in combat.
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Last World War 2 Marine flying ace dies, leaves legacy of service
He has been credited for shooting down seven enemy aircraft in aerial combat.
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Nominate: Service Members of the Year 2023
Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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Benefits Guide
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Russian forces poised for ‘major defeat’ in Kherson, says DoD official
Ukraine is racking up wins in territory Russia claimed last week.
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‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is actually a sobering war movie
“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starts out fun, but gets quite sobering.
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Austin talks China, Taiwan amid major military exercises in Pacific
More than 5,500 personnel will be participating in Resolute Dragon 22.
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US may establish new command in Germany to arm Ukraine: report
A final decision on the command is expected within the next few weeks.
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Vets may be missing out on money for STEM degrees
Only about one-third of veterans who applied for a VA STEM scholarship actually saw any money.
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Military benefits — Money Minute
Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains some of the benefits available to active duty service members and veterans.
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TYFYS? Lawmaker files bill to thank troops ‘for our freedom’ instead
The bill, which would do absolutely nothing if passed, also has little chance of getting passed.
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‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is actually a sobering war movie
“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starts out fun, but gets quite sobering.
By Sarah Sicard
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Zelenskyy to Russians: Get names tattooed so we can ID your corpses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has generated no shortage of eye-catching headlines and propaganda.
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Will vegan meals finally join the MRE lineup?
The Defense Logistics Agency is exploring plant-based MREs.
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VA caregiver benefits expand to all vets on Oct. 1
The move is expected to add about 16,000 more families to the program in the next year.
Joint Base San Antonio moves troops after legionella found in plumbing
The service members at Liberty Barracks are all temporary residents undergoing treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center.
By Zamone Perez
Sailor found not guilty of Bonhomme Richard arson
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
G-RAP 2.0? National Guard could resurrect recruiting referral bonuses
Guard officials are mulling the move on a national level, while a handful of states implement their own referral bonus schemes.
By Davis Winkie
Meet the new leaders of the Space Force and US Strategic Command
The moves were noncontroversial and came amid a flurry of military confirmations finalized late Thursday afternoon.
Integration of future assault aircraft changes game for Army Aviation
The Army Aviation industry is employing manufacturing techniques that shorten lead times and cut costs.
By Gen. Gus Perna (ret.)
Thousands of National Guardsmen help in Florida after Hurricane Ian
National Guard members from several states are helping Florida communities devastated by Hurricane Ian.
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