Army orders mass shutdown of official social media accounts
The Army is consolidating its official social media presence, drastically slashing the number of allowable accounts.
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USS Gerald R. Ford to undergo maintenance after onboard fire and plumbing issues
The USS Gerald R. Ford will undergo maintenance after completing the longest post-Vietnam carrier deployment.
The Indiana forest that keeps the USS Constitution afloat
The USS Constitution is a symbol of durability and strength, and its longevity is thanks to a special 40 acres of land from Naval Support Activity Crane.
Air Force’s C-5M Super Galaxy aids in removal, destruction of $5 billion worth of illegal drugs
The 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve used the C-5M Super Galaxy to remove $5 billion of illegal drugs from California to Ohio before its destruction in Indiana.
Air Force contingency wing assists Venezuela in earthquake response, aid intake
Airmen in the 621st Contingency Response Wing are assisting Venezuelan authorities to expand aid intake following devastating earthquakes.
The Alaskan bear necessities: One commissary peach
A young black bear came out of the wilderness and sauntered through the sliding doors of an Alaska commissary to enjoy a peach.
Army develops new technique for rifling cannon bores
The service said the “no contact” process will save significant production costs.
Air Force major restricted to DC base, under investigation after uniformed protest
Maj. Jason Watson is restricted to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and is being investigated under several articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Army medic convicted of desertion after 3 years on the run in the UK
An Army combat medic who fled to the UK in 2022 was convicted by a military jury this month of desertion, larceny and making a false official statement
This US soldier tried to cover a retreat in Vietnam — and instead compelled the enemy to
Leonard Alvarado enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and ultimately gave his life to save his platoon.
‘Hard for everyone’: Air Force rescinds 135 promotions after admin flub
The erroneous promotion cycle was the result of human error, officials said, with no artificial intelligence involved in the process.
Do you meet the Army’s new waist-to-height standard? Find out with our calculator.
The Army just adopted a waist-to-height ratio standard. Grab a tape measure and use our calculator to see if you make the cut.
Salesforce security platform tapped to manage Air Force global vehicle fleet
The 441st VSCOS is now using Salesforce’s Missionforce National Security to manage its $13.5 billion fleet of over 84,000 vehicles.
The Pentagon wants ‘decision advantage.’ Is that enough?
As the Pentagon modernizes for combat against technologically savvy adversaries, a question remains: Is it investing as heavily in honing human instincts?
Sailors with ‘unmanageable permanent’ razor bumps to face separation, Navy says
Service members with a diagnosed skin condition or with skin irritation from shaving are eligible to receive medical treatment during a 12-month span.
US Army will mothball 10,000 sets of clunky IVAS goggles, report reveals
After years of development and nearly $2 billion in investments, the Army is calling time of death on its much-hyped Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Squadron commanding officer identified as Navy aviator killed in downed helicopter
Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards was aboard a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter with three other sailors when it made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea.
