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NC National Guard helicopter blows away Hurricane Helene supplies
The incident from earlier this month is under investigation.
Senator seeks to overhaul VA suicide prevention algorithm favoring men
Women veteran suicide rates jumped 24% from 2020 to 2021, but some say prevention should focus on men because their rates remain considerably higher.
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Navy SEAL drowning deaths were preventable, military probe finds
Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram died in January.
MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated
MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.
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To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East
Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
New Marine Corps Museum galleries showcase Iraq, Afghanistan and more
"Every artifact tells a story."
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Opinion
To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East
Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
DOD rolls out child care reimbursement test program
Here's how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.
More troops are moving under new household goods shipment program
Service members at 38 bases are moving under a new system, with many more coming online by the end of the year.
Opinion
Junior enlisted pay raise will strengthen the current and future force
A junior enlisted pay raise should be part of a broader defense investment, not an "either-or" choice, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
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Opinion
Veterans health records need progress, not congressional sabotage
The overly cautious delays of the VA's new electronic health records system must end, AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly writes in this op-ed.
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
By Riley Ceder
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
Good Lord, the head of U.S. 2nd Fleet is a PT stud
Is Vice Adm. Doug Perry the fittest admiral of all?
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Russian missile nearly hit US MQ-9 drone in Syria last year: CENTCOM
It's unclear whether the air-defense missile was intentionally or accidentally fired at the drone.
Catholic bishop of military personnel takes shot at VA abortion policy
The letter came almost two weeks after the Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. Tommy Tubberville (R-Ala.) to repeal the abortion policy.
By Zamone Perez
Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacher
The incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.
By Karen Jowers
Former SecDefs blast senator over ‘irresponsible’ nomination holds
The seven former military leaders said holding up confirmations hurts military operations.
Vincent Stewart, first Black director of the DIA, dies at 64
Retired Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart was the first Black director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the first Marine to lead it.
Support services for homeless veterans set to expire
Aid programs for homeless vets will end unless Congress speeds through new legislation.
At least 190 pilots left the Army years early due to admin error
While the Army assess its losses, current pilots are organizing against what they see an involuntary contract extensions.
By Davis Winkie