Top Stories
-
Marine Corps removes extension waivers for transgender troops fighting to remain in the military
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is no longer allowing extension waivers for transgender service members whose service contract is set to expire amid their fight to remain in the military.
In Other News
EDITOR’S PICKS
-
Low-altitude Air Force One Halloween flyover rattles DC residents
During a White House Halloween celebration, trick-or-treaters and D.C. residents were surprised with a flyover that left some unsettled by its low altitude and only 15-minute warning.
-
New tactical comms system for US ground troops aims to break network silos
“We’ve spent the past 50 years building siloed networks, siloed applications and siloed environments to collaborate internally with our own data. We can no longer do that,” a Pentagon official said.
-
Air Force again requires flu vaccine for select personnel
The Air Force restored the annual flu vaccine mandate for select military and civilian personnel, calling it a “readiness requirement.”
-
The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific War
The film is set to hit theaters on Oct. 30 and premiere on Netflix on Nov. 25.
VIDEOS
-
National Air and Space Museum opens ‘Modern Military Aviation’ exhibit
The Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum timed a new addition to debut on Veterans Day that focuses on aircraft and weapons from conflicts from post-WWII onward.
Featured Videos
More Stories
-
Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.
-
F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say
Top Air Force officials praised the F-35’s warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.
-
US Marine Stand-In Forces in the Pacific worry China, report details
The Marine Corps’ plan to reorganize for small-unit expeditionary warfare has sparked concern among some Chinese naval officers, a recent report details.
-
US Space Force to add 10,000 guardians in next 5 years
The U.S. Space Force wants to double its uniformed ranks in the next five years.
-
Former service members admit to dealing fentanyl that killed USS Abraham Lincoln sailor
Two former sailors pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to selling pills laced with fentanyl to fellow sailors stationed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
-
Proposed VA loan fee hike could make refinancing more expensive for some borrowers
Veterans who refinance their homes through a VA-backed loan could face significantly higher fees under a proposal in Congress.
-
Hegseth made the fitness test harder for women in combat roles. Most female Marines are passing.
New from The War Horse: Hegseth made fitness tests harder for women in combat roles. Service data show that more than 9 in 10 female Marines are passing.
-
McChrystal, Hayden join other flag officers to promote trust in American elections
Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process.
-
Pardon issued for sailor convicted of illegally selling machine guns
The pardon comes years after the conviction and a failed appeal.
-
Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East
Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East.
-
Navy families evacuated from Bahrain are still trying to retrieve their belongings
Months after the evacuation of 1,300 dependents from NSA Bahrain, some families remain separated from household goods, vehicles and pets.
-
US Air Force secretary reveals deployment of on-orbit space control weapons
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink revealed that the service deployed on-orbit space control weapons but did not offer details on the type of weapon.