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Green Beret identified as driver in Cybertruck blast at Trump Hotel
An active-duty soldier was identified as the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck that blew apart in an explosion in Las Vegas on New Year's Day.
Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Pearl Harbor, dies at 103
Chandler, who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters on Dec. 7, 1941, is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.
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New Orleans attack suspect identified as Army vet ‘inspired by ISIS’
The man who reportedly drove a truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 15, has been identified as a U.S. Army veteran.
Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
The decision puts back on track agreements that would have the three men plead guilty in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty.
Indiana Army National Guardsman dies in non-combat incident in Iraq
Capt. Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Dec. 28.
Navy information warfare officers can now take command at sea
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro amended regulations this month to create more command opportunities for information warfare officers.
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New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
From Grinch greetings to Santa sightings, the holidays come to troops
Holiday helpers have been busy, as plenty of organizations and individuals have been working to make the days a bit brighter for troops and their families.
NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday staple
NORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"
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How ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military values
In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.
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Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?
More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops' shipments under the new system.
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Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
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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.
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US Army unit in Poland the first to field new rocket system
The brigade is the first in the Army fully equipped with the upgraded rocket system.
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Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and Navy veteran, dies at 100
Former president Jimmy Carter, a Navy veteran, passed away Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.
At 103, this P-51 Mustang pilot could soon become WWII’s last ace
James McCubbin, 103, is under consideration for recognition as a WWII ace for shooting down enemy aircraft in his P-51 Mustang.
By Jon Guttman
Oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor dies at 105
Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Warren Upton. There are now only 15 Pearl Harbor survivors still with us.
Sacrifice made soldier first Hispanic American MOH recipient of WWII
Pvt. Joe Martinez's actions came during the only World War II battle American and Japanese troops fought in the ice and snow.
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Major leadership shakeup, new budget battles coming to VA in 2025
The major Veterans Affairs stories we're keeping an eye on in 2025.
This Army unit is the first to field new company and battalion drones
The new drones fit different mission profiles at the tactical level.
By Todd South
Camouflage and tiaras: First active-duty Miss America reflects on year
2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, 23, will complete her year as the first active-duty Miss America in January.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Rollback of DOD anti-extremism efforts coming in 2025, experts predict
The piecemeal progress of extremism-prevention efforts during the past four years is more than can be expected out of the Pentagon in 2025, experts said.
New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
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