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Naval aviator becomes first American woman to secure air-to-air kill

The incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.

Pentagon Arctic strategy seeks new tech to keep pace with adversaries

The Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 in Maine

An Army report cited communication failures within the chain of command, among other problems, in the aftermath of a 2023 mass shooting by Robert Card.

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Air Force colonel fired days before handing off command duties

Col. Jeremiah Hammill was relieved days ahead of turning over command after service officials cited a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

Lawmakers urge Pentagon to ground Ospreys until crash causes are fixed

Massachusetts lawmakers called the decision to return Ospreys to limited flight status misguided.

Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change

Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.

Russia says it scrambled figther jets to intercept B-52 bombers

Moscow's defense ministry claimed U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea before changing course.

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Pentagon & Congress

Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, foreign policy

The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president highlights how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the world.

How the sixth-generation fighter jet will upend air warfare

Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.

Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change

Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.

Opinion

Fixing the military’s overweight and obesity crisis

Our guest opinion writers argue that more can be done to help troops get their physical fitness squared away, both for themselves and for the nation.

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Overuse of National Guard threatens to undermine preparedness

Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.

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Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation

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The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.

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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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Erik Raven has served as Navy under secretary since April 2022.

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Navy ousts CO of Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams amid soft grounding probe

The Navy said the investigation is still open, but sufficient findings of fact have emerged to warrant the captain’s firing.

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A Navy warship launched and recovered six drones used to deliver vital supplies and take the burden off manned aircraft.

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Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight

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After frenetic Red Sea cruise, the salty sailors of USS Mason are home

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The incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.

The Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.

An Army report cited communication failures within the chain of command, among other problems, in the aftermath of a 2023 mass shooting by Robert Card.

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Col. Jeremiah Hammill was relieved days ahead of turning over command after service officials cited a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.

Massachusetts lawmakers called the decision to return Ospreys to limited flight status misguided.

Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.

Moscow's defense ministry claimed U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea before changing course.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Explore coverage and learn more about the 2024 Warrior Games athletes.

Military Times has outlined helpful information about car insurance, renters insurance, and life insurance for troops.

Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.

Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide.

The scope of foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president highlights how consequential what happens in Washington is for the rest of the world.

Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.

Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.

Our guest opinion writers argue that more can be done to help troops get their physical fitness squared away, both for themselves and for the nation.

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Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.

Everyone from troops in the field to intelligence groups at home benefit from a little-seen agency - learn how it operates. Plus: the Ike returns home.

Featured Videos

The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.

Is Vice Adm. Doug Perry the fittest admiral of all?

Lt. Col. Gerhard Bolland, an 82nd Airborne Division officer, described what it was really like to parachute during the invasion of Normandy.

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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Erik Raven has served as Navy under secretary since April 2022.

The sailor tried to access the president's health records in February but was unsuccessful, according to the Pentagon.

The services are experimenting with a better way to mark insignia on aircraft, one that doesn't require old-school stencils.

The Navy said the investigation is still open, but sufficient findings of fact have emerged to warrant the captain’s firing.

A Navy warship launched and recovered six drones used to deliver vital supplies and take the burden off manned aircraft.

The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.

The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.

John Galvin became an ace pilot during WWII, but his most prized award may have been his Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia.

The warship Mason's crew battled Houthi attacks on merchant vessels and their own ship, according to the Navy.

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