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Navy offers up to $35,000 bonus for reserve aviation department heads

The helicopter maritime strike (HSM) community is the only one offered less in bonuses this year than in 2022.

18 hours ago

A woman looks at a UFO display outside of the Little A'Le'Inn, in Rachel, Nev., the closest town to Area 51, July 22, 2019.

Congress calls for more funding of Pentagon UFO office

Austin pledged to fully fund the office in the future.

19 hours ago

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) help conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for a soldier killed during the Korean War in Section 55 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 5, 2019.

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Family seeks justice in slaying of Fort Carson soldier

Peltier enlisted in November 2020. He was the father of a 2-year-old son.

Troops can now take two weeks of leave after death of spouse or child

The policy creates a new type of leave specifically for bereavement.

22 hours ago

The U.S. Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here’s what it learned

NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.

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Top Marine acknowledges mechanical issues with new amphibious vehicles

Gen. David Berger, the Marine commandant, largely attributed amphibious combat vehicle rollovers to insufficient training.

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Navy SEAL, Silver Star recipient Mike Day dies

Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.

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Why gamble? Army unveils deck of cards to identify friend from foe

This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.

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The sign for Joint Base Andrews is seen on March 26, 2021, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown after no armed suspect found

The base was locked down for around two hours after a caller told security forces that an armed individual had been spotted.

2 days ago

Troops injured in Syria attack in stable condition or returned to duty

The casualties follow two attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed groups last week.

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Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Ben Garrett counsels a sailor in his quarters on the USS Bataan on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Norfolk Naval Station in Norfolk, Va.

Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention

The Navy plans to make chaplains regular members of the crew on ships with more than 300 sailors, instead of only the largest carriers as in the past.

2 days ago

Navy doctor pleads guilty to scamming traumatic injury insurance plan

Cmdr. Michael Villarroel is the 10th defendant to plead guilty for his role in the scheme.

2 days ago

Fort Stewart holds active shooter exercise for local first responders

Troops at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, led an exercise for local law enforcement to prepare against future active shooter threats.

2 days ago

Onboard training simulators in your motor pool? The Army wants that.

If the U.S. Army’s future warfare planners have their way, “Motor Pool Mondays” may never look the same.

2 days ago

DoD denies claim for soldier who changed military malpractice law

The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.

2 days ago

Romanian naval commandos sail in speedboats on the river Danube during a Romanian Navy led exercise outside Mahmudia, Romania, Thursday, March 30, 2023.

NATO, US forces join Romania-led Black Sea military drills

The sea and air exercises involve 3,400 military personnel from 12 NATO member countries and some partner nations.

2 days ago

F-35 upgrades slip to 2024, drawing lawmaker’s ire

“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.

2 days ago

Marine Corps rejects Pentagon’s pitch for new amphibious ship designs

The Marine Corps says several options for reducing the cost of future LPDs made the flight deck and vehicle stowage too small to meet requirements.

2 days ago

Cop who helped take down Nashville shooter served as Marine grunt

Michael Collazo, 31, helped take down the assailant who perpetrated a shooting that killed six.

2 days ago

Remembering Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador

Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.

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Independent news and analysis about the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

The helicopter maritime strike (HSM) community is the only one offered less in bonuses this year than in 2022.

Austin pledged to fully fund the office in the future.

Peltier enlisted in November 2020. He was the father of a 2-year-old son.

The policy creates a new type of leave specifically for bereavement.

NATO’s eastern flank has become an ideal proving ground for America’s most advanced fighter jet.

Gen. David Berger, the Marine commandant, largely attributed amphibious combat vehicle rollovers to insufficient training.

Day suffered 27 gunshots while leading a Naval Special Warfare task unit on a 2007 mission to take down a high-ranking al-Qaida leader in Fallujah, Iraq.

This deck of playing cards might be the latest ace up Ukraine's sleeve in the fight against Russia.

The base was locked down for around two hours after a caller told security forces that an armed individual had been spotted.

The casualties follow two attacks on U.S. forces by Iran-backed groups last week.

The Navy plans to make chaplains regular members of the crew on ships with more than 300 sailors, instead of only the largest carriers as in the past.

Cmdr. Michael Villarroel is the 10th defendant to plead guilty for his role in the scheme.

Troops at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, led an exercise for local law enforcement to prepare against future active shooter threats.

If the U.S. Army’s future warfare planners have their way, “Motor Pool Mondays” may never look the same.

The Pentagon denied a medical malpractice claim for the soldier whose name is attached to legislation that allows service members to file such claims.

The sea and air exercises involve 3,400 military personnel from 12 NATO member countries and some partner nations.

“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said.

The Marine Corps says several options for reducing the cost of future LPDs made the flight deck and vehicle stowage too small to meet requirements.

Michael Collazo, 31, helped take down the assailant who perpetrated a shooting that killed six.

Master Sgt. Juan Paulo “JP” Bordador was found dead in the Pentagon parking lot on March 14, following a welfare check.