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Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds
Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.
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New military COVID-19 deaths come down slightly as cases drop nationwide
COVID-19 cases and deaths are slowing as more service members get vaccinated.
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Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5
A memorial service for Colin L. Powell, the retired Army general and former secretary of state who died on Monday, will be held Nov. 5 at Washington National Cathedral.
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Civilian-owned company that won millions in contracts for disabled veteran-owned businesses will pay back $5 million
The judgment comes years after Strock Contracting Inc., owners Lee Strock and Kenneth Carter and former employee Cynthia Ann Golde, were first accused of fraud, unjust enrichment and violating the False Claims Act in 2015 after receiving Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned (SDVO) business contracts and benefits.
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VA vows to help hundreds of veterans experiencing homelessness in LA by year’s end
The city is home to about one in every ten homeless veterans in America today.
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Military Veterans in Journalism hosts inaugural convention, showcasing veteran talent
The MVJ 2021 Convention will feature CNN's Jake Tapper as a keynote speaker, and host a series of panels promoting veterans in journalism.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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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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Installation Guide
An updated database of all the military installations, including location, phone numbers, schools, housing, and more.
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AUSA Coverage
Explore the top headlines and findings from AUSA Annual 2021.
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Register: CyberCon 2021 (Online)
Military, government and industry leaders will gather discuss the unique threats the nation faces in cyberspace and how the military can best prepare.
EDITOR'S PICKS
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Your Military
US Air Force teams with UK on machine learning demo
By sharing data and machine learning algorithms, the two countries were able to improve situational awareness for war fighters in a demonstration.
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Halloween costumes that will scare any service member
These scary costumes will send shivers down service members' spines.
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Army hits end-strength goals through high retention, lower basic training attrition
The Army credits its talent management initiatives and changes to basic training with helping it meet its strength goals.
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‘Black Hawk Down’ pilot Durant enters Alabama Senate race
Durant was piloting one of two Black Hawk helicopters shot down by Somali militiamen in 1993 in the capital of Mogadishu.
In other news
Tape test gets tested: Army kicks off new body fat study
The Army study will look at alternative methods to determine soldiers' body mass, health and fitness.
VIDEOS
Updates on U.S. hypersonics development
Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood, head of the Army's hypersonics development and directed energy rapid fielding technology talks to Defense News' Jen Judson on the latest
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Pearl Harbor survivor and WWII veteran wants cards for his 100th birthday
Jack Holder will turn 100 on Dec. 13.
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Halloween costumes that will scare any service member
These scary costumes will send shivers down service members' spines.
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Colin Firth to star as MI5 agent in WWII movie ‘Operation Mincemeat’
The movie will premiere in the U.K. in January 2022.
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Robot dogs unleashed at Army’s largest annual conference
Meet Spot, the robot dog who made an appearance at AUSA.
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VISUAL STORIES
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Frontline Photos Oct. 17, 2021
Black Daggers over Oahu, sailors in the spray of Bengal Bay, B-1B's bolting for the Baltic and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021
Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: Oct. 3, 2021
Sailors fire M240s off the coast of Canada, the Golden Knights drop in on California, Marines arm an F-35B aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
MORE STORIES
Investigation finds faulty power supply part caused KC-135 nosedives
Flight restrictions were lifted Oct. 15 after an investigation found no issues with the autopilot itself.
Bigger military pay raise on lawmakers’ agenda for 2022
Troops are scheduled to receive a 2.7 percent boost in their salaries starting in January.
North Korea claims latest missile test didn’t target US
North Korea has hit back at U.S. criticism over its test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile this week, saying it was rightfully exercising its rights for self-defense and that the weapon doesn’t specifically target the United States.
Army hiring criminal investigators to improve case work
The Army has begun hiring more agents and support staff for its criminal investigations, as the new civilian director works to correct widespread failures that surfaced last year after a string of murders and other crimes at Fort Hood, Texas.
Eielson to receive Air Force’s first nuclear microreactor
A base in interior Alaska has been chosen by the U.S. Air Force to receive its first nuclear microreactor.
VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff
Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.
North Carolina sailor dies from COVID-19 complications
Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Michael Haberstumpf, 42, died of COVID-19-related complications Oct. 10.
Attack hits Syria base that houses US troops; no US injuries
A military outpost in southern Syria was hit by a coordinated attack on Wednesday, but a U.S. official said no American troops stationed there were injured or killed.
36 officials, including five admirals, face potential discipline over Bonhomme Richard fire
The command investigation report’s “accountability” section recommends disciplinary action against 36 Navy officials, from the amphib’s enlisted ranks up to the former three-star head of Naval Surface Force Pacific.
Marines clarify combat evaluation orders in aftermath of deadly AAV sinking
It is now explicitly stated that units preparing to deploy must got through a combat evaluation within six months of the deployment.
By Philip Athey