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Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

4 hours ago

VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yet

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

5 hours ago

Military Culture

The Punisher set to return on Disney+ for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

How the Corps’ new training document ignores US law

What lies beneath Talent Management 2030 is destructive and comes dangerously close to violating U.S. law, these retired Marines say.

5 hours ago

Sun Weidong, center, China's Vice Foreign Minister, delivers his opening statement during the Philippines-China Foreign Ministry consultation meeting at a hotel in Manila on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

8 hours ago

In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius steams in the Philippine Sea, on March 13, 2023.

Navy denies Chinese claim it drove away American destroyer

The United States is denying Chinese claims that its military forced the USS Milius away from waters around disputed islands in the South China Sea.

8 hours ago

Command sergeant major identified as S.C. mass shooting victim

The senior NCO died along with three children and their assailant at a fellow U.S. Army Central sergeant major's S.C. home Tuesday evening.

10 hours ago

Fort Carson soldier apprehended in child exploitation operation

Authorities identified a Fort Carson soldier and four others who allegedly attempted to meet with a minor for sexual services.

11 hours ago

Army Sgt. Gregory V. Knoll, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 3, 2023, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.

Remains of soldier killed in WWII identified

Army Sgt. Gregory V. Knoll was reported killed in action on Nov. 7, 1944.

14 hours ago

A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine

Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.

17 hours ago

DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

26 hours ago

Soldier, 3 children killed in mass shooting at sergeant major’s home

A U.S. Army Central soldier and three children are dead after an Army civilian shot them and died by suicide at a sergeant major's home Tuesday evening.

29 hours ago

Marine son of astronaut Willie McCool tested on ‘Naked and Afraid’

Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.

29 hours ago

Navy announces new Naval Air Forces and NAVSEA commanders

Rear Adm. Dan Cheever will become the next Naval Air Forces commander, and Rear Adm. James P. Downey will head NAVSEA.

29 hours ago

Navy selects first woman to serve as CMC of Combined Maritime Forces

Naval Forces Central Command Master Chief Celina Miller is slated to become the senior enlisted advisor at the Bahrain-based command in May.

33 hours ago

Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

34 hours ago

VA change will lower home loan rates for some Native American vets

Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.

35 hours ago

Fort Bragg soldier charged with murder in death of fellow soldier

Authorities charged a soldier from Fort Bragg in the fatal shooting of another soldier.

35 hours ago

North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills

Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.

36 hours ago

Small device containing explosive disappears from Marine helicopter

The helicopter part contained approximately 0.16 ounces of TNT.

2 days ago

News about the U.S. Military. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.

The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.

Lawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.

Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.

What lies beneath Talent Management 2030 is destructive and comes dangerously close to violating U.S. law, these retired Marines say.

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

The United States is denying Chinese claims that its military forced the USS Milius away from waters around disputed islands in the South China Sea.

The senior NCO died along with three children and their assailant at a fellow U.S. Army Central sergeant major's S.C. home Tuesday evening.

Authorities identified a Fort Carson soldier and four others who allegedly attempted to meet with a minor for sexual services.

Army Sgt. Gregory V. Knoll was reported killed in action on Nov. 7, 1944.

Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

A U.S. Army Central soldier and three children are dead after an Army civilian shot them and died by suicide at a sergeant major's home Tuesday evening.

Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.

Rear Adm. Dan Cheever will become the next Naval Air Forces commander, and Rear Adm. James P. Downey will head NAVSEA.

Naval Forces Central Command Master Chief Celina Miller is slated to become the senior enlisted advisor at the Bahrain-based command in May.

Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.

Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.

Authorities charged a soldier from Fort Bragg in the fatal shooting of another soldier.

Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.

The helicopter part contained approximately 0.16 ounces of TNT.