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US Coast Guard Academy censors ‘climate change’ from its curriculum
The terminology will be stricken in classes for future officers in a service that confronts global warming every day, a move some say will weaken it.
Marine retiree shares a warning about this Tricare payment problem
A Marine Corps retiree has a warning for other Tricare beneficiaries about a problem that could be putting their health care coverage at risk.
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Court-martial convenes for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
The Massachusetts Air National Guardsman was sentenced in federal court last year to 15 years in prison for leaking highly classified military documents.
Stopgap budget bill includes extra funds for military, VA programs
The six-month budget bill must be approved by lawmakers before Friday night to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Marine gets highest noncombat award for acts in fatal Osprey crash
The captain bravely ushered about two dozen Marines to safety from the burning aircraft.
US arms exports to Europe triple, boosted by Ukraine aid: SIPRI
“The new figures clearly reflect the rearmament taking place among states in Europe in response to the threat from Russia,” one analyst said.
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US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth after secret mission
The Space Force's unmanned X-37B blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023 on a secret mission.
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There is free-riding among the US military services, too
Pentagon leaders should move some acquisition authorities away from the services, structuring the budget around a true joint force design.
Moving headaches lead military to slow new household shipping program
The transition to HomeSafe Alliance has been plagued by moving delays for families, prompting officials to take steps to mitigate the impact.
Opinion
Tiltrotor will bring the Army off the bench in the Indo-Pacific
The author of this op-ed argues the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft gives the Army a quantum leap in capability necessary to win a war in the Pacific.
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Opinion
America needs military lawyers willing to uphold its principles
The authors of this op-ed argue the U.S. military is only at its best when lethality works in concert with its longstanding compliance of wartime laws.
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.
By J.D. Simkins
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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Moving headaches lead military to slow new household shipping program
The transition to HomeSafe Alliance has been plagued by moving delays for families, prompting officials to take steps to mitigate the impact.
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Hegseth mandates streamlined software acquisition approach in new memo
Hegseth directed DOD components to use the Software Acquisition Pathway in an effort to speed up the process for fielding software-heavy systems.
US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth after secret mission
The Space Force's unmanned X-37B blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023 on a secret mission.
Congress readies troop pay protections as federal shutdown looms again
If lawmakers do not pass a new budget bill by March 14, funding for most federal programs and serives will run out.
War heroes, military firsts among 26,000 images flagged in DEI purge
A Medal of Honor recipient, women and minorities are among the tens of thousands of photos marked for deletion as the Pentagon purges DEI content.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press