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Marine Corps deactivates its squadron for training F/A-18 pilots
The Marine Corps will still train aviators to fly the F/A-18 jet, but that training won't occur in a solely training-focused squadron.
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Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service
The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
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Navy assembles F-35B clutch for first time
The part is critical in allowing the aircraft to conduct short take-offs and vertical landings.
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Army officer pepper-sprayed during traffic stop asks for new trial
A U.S. Army lieutenant who was struck and pepper-sprayed by two police officers during a traffic stop in Virginia is asking for a new trial.
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Remains of Ohio sailor killed during Pearl Harbor identified
Navy Seaman 2nd Class Stanley C. Galaszewski will be buried Nov. 3 in Steubenville, Ohio.
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Hawaii authorities arrest man involved in scuffle on Army base
Hawaii authorities have arrested a man who fled with a handgun after getting into a scuffle while trying to talk to soldiers at an Army base.
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The #1 resource for veterans exploring their next job opportunity or educational path.
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Military Benefits Guide 2023
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Pentagon & Congress
Government shutdowns getting more lengthy, damaging, history shows
For those who remember, there was a time when shutdowns spanned less than a week, sometimes just a few hours, if they even happened at all.
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Air Force fields and improves AI wingmen
See how the Air Force wants to train new AI-driven drone wingmen for improved intelligence and coordination with manned fighters in combat.
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Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules
Unit commanders may allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.
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Opinion
The demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the Pentagon
The lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.
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‘Muzzle’ pits veteran-turned-cop into quest for revenge, identity
"Muzzle" premieres Sept. 29.
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Tanks, Strykers and Servers: The latest contracting headlines | Defense Dollars
Phrogs might head south, Bulgaria wants the Stryker and the U.S. approves sales to replenish Saudi tanks. (Daniel Woolfolk/Defense News)
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This Marine is taking challenge coins to new heights, crayons included
It’s both a challenge coin and a fun way to crack open a cold one.
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‘Muzzle’ pits veteran-turned-cop into quest for revenge, identity
"Muzzle" premieres Sept. 29.
By Sarah Sicard
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7 awful places where it would be better to live than military housing
There’s no shortage of disturbing domeciles to which one can be assigned.
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How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoH
The man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.
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The top enlisted sailor wants to boost education and quality of life
Among the reforms, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea wants to expand the United States Naval Community College.
Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules
Unit commanders may allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.
Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions
Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
Government shutdown set to disrupt military, VA services
Daycare availability, military relocations and non-essential training will all be upended by the federal budget fight.
Only Ukraine’s guardian angel docs know true toll of counteroffensive
The medical teams near Ukraine's front lines estimate they've treated tens of thousands of troops, injured in the counteroffensive.
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United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots
Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.
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The demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the Pentagon
The lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.
By John Ferrari
‘Muzzle’ pits veteran-turned-cop into quest for revenge, identity
"Muzzle" premieres Sept. 29.
By Sarah Sicard
Child care fees plunge for many military families
The cost of child care is going down for many military families. In some cases they will be paying 30% to 40% less.
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