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Navy LT attempting world record run from LA to NYC in 40 days
Lt. Paul Johnson starts his cross-country run in Los Angeles on March 1.
By Sarah Sicard
Why troops should be wary of blue lotus when using vapes, e-cigarettes
Five service members were treated by emergency services for complications arising from the use of Blue Lotus.
By Sarah Sicard
$100M pledge to vets group is money ‘owed’ to them, Newmark says
Craig Newmark hopes his generosity will draw more attention to the challenges facing troops and their families.
Got a ticket to ride: Alaskan soldiers offered free flights home
11th Airborne Division soldiers are being authorized one round-trip ticket to their home of record now through the end of the year.
Opinion
Why the US Navy needs dedicated command ships
Suggestions that there is no need for a sea-based battle staff platform fly in the face of Cold War and recent history.
By Steven Wills
Female Navy pilot makes historic debut with the Blue Angels
Navy Lt. Amanda Lee, the No. 3 left wing pilot for the Blue Angels, is the first woman to fly fighter jets with the renowned flight demonstration team.
By Alan de Herrera, Special to the Times
AC-130J crews honored for being ‘eyes in the sky’ over Kabul in 2021
AC-130J crews at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates got the call: They were needed in Kabul.
Some new Marines aren’t getting uniform items due to the supply chain
The Marine Corps has pushed back the mandatory wear date for the new female dress blue coat and is coming up short on a handful of other items.
Blue Angels name first female F/A-18 pilot in squadron’s history
Lt. Amanda Lee was named alongside five other officers as the newest members of the 2023 Show Season for the Blue Angels.
Blue Star Museums again offering free admission to troops, families all summer
Participating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.
By Karen Jowers