US soldiers earn French medal for 2023 Iraq rescue
In 2023, French special operations troops came under attack from ISIS fighters near Hawija, Iraq. Guardsmen boarded a CH-47 and sped off towards the fight.
Veterans
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.
Instead of setting bonuses, the Army will make some warrant officers bid for them
Eligible warrant officers will submit confidential bids for how much money it would take to keep them on active duty for an additional six years.
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systems
The medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.
Military bases must bolster natural disaster planning to mitigate risks, report finds
A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged them years ago.
Prices increasing for overseas military kids’ school meals
It's the first increase in school lunch prices in four years.
New commander of US Navy Submarine Force Atlantic takes over
Vice Adm. Richard Seif relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as commander of Submarine Force Atlantic on Saturday at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
Ukraine is reshaping the armored battlefield. The US Army is trying to keep up.
In armored brigades built around tanks and heavy firepower, lessons from Ukraine are pushing leaders to rethink how formations move and survive.
US Air Force awards contract for drone wingman engines
Honeywell aims to adapt its design for its existing SkyShot 1600 engine to fit unmanned aircraft in the Air Force’s Collaborate Combat Aircraft program.
US Navy, NATO explosive ordnance teams tackle High North during ‘Arctic Sentry’
U.S., Swedish and Norwegian EOD teams completed "Arctic Specialist 26" in early February, an annual Norwegian exercise.
Air Force updates line of duty policy for reservists, guardsmen
The Air Force seeks to streamline health care access for reservists who are activated for 31 or more consecutive days.
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
With the South Vietnamese breaking under a VC ambush, Jack Jacobs took charge.
Military dogs are facing substandard conditions, leading to deaths, report finds
An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.
Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks with US nears
As Iranians await the outcome of the Geneva talks on Thursday, many fear the outbreak of a war that could surpass Iran’s bloody 1980s conflict with Iraq.
Insect Shield to pay $1.4M to settle Army uniform testing lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged the company providing insect-prevention treatment to Army combat uniforms failed to perform proper testing while manipulating results.
