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Army hits setback as Hawaii board votes to reject environmental study
Hawaii’s land board has rejected the Army’s environmental impact statement to retain land on the Big Island used for live-fire training.
Experts: Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disaster
Upgrading a Qatar-donated 747 into a new Air Force One would take a large sum of money and years to complete, aviation experts said.
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Army jailbreak foiled at Fort Leavenworth
Two prisoners who attempted to escape the Fort Leavenworth Army Corrections Brigade were stopped by correctional officers on April 29.
Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms
The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.
Hegseth bans affirmative action at military service academies
Hegseth directed schools to rank applicants by an aggregate score factoring in athletic ability and past military experience, among other qualifications.
Pentagon orders military to pull all library books on diversity
It is the broadest and most detailed directive so far on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to rid the military of DEI policies and materials.
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DOD should fix parent notifications about alleged child abuse, IG says
DOD rules don't go far enough to ensure parents are aware of the specifics of allegations involving their children, the Inspector General found.
The subtle genius of the ‘chess scene’ in ‘Saving Private Ryan’
Captain Miller’s revelation humanizes soldiers and exposes the tragic irony of war.
Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems
But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.
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Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test
The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.
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Vets deserve to stay in their homes — VA is about to put that at risk
With VA set to end its mortgage rescue program, leaders must devise a solution that keeps veterans in their homes, the author of this op-ed argues.
This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”
What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedian
An Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.
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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
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Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers
Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.
New documentary explores why some veterans join the extremism movement
"Against All Enemies" explores the link between veterans and violent extremist groups, and what their participation could mean for the future of democracy.
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow
The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.
VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loans
The Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.
Del Toro dubs robotics specialists next step in ‘truly hybrid’ fleet
The Navy's top civilian called the establishment of a robotics warfare rating "a significant milestone" in the service's journey toward a hybrid fleet.
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Report: Veterans with extremist views had bad experiences in military
Three-quarters of veterans interviewed by RAND Corp. who expressed extremist ideologies said they had negative experiences during their military service.
Marine Corps delays 1st deployment of new heavy-lift helicopter to 2026
The Corps previously had planned to deploy the King Stallion with a Marine expeditionary unit in 2025.
AI-operated fighter jet will fly Air Force secretary on test run
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said Tuesday he will enter the cockpit of an F-16 that the service has converted for drone flight to see how it performs.
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US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region
“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.
From combat medic to Paralympian: What drives Ellie Marks?
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks is our 2024 Soldier of the Year. But that only scratches the surface.
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