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Chief of staff’s exit won’t leave gap at top of Air Force, Meink says
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin's retirement, announcement halfway through the typical four-year term, surprised many last month.
USAF must focus maintainers on key planes as readiness suffers: Meink
Readiness rates of U.S. Air Force planes have steadily declined in recent years, despite efforts by multiple administrations to improve them.
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West Point violating First Amendment with professor crackdown: Lawsuit
A West Point professor has filed a lawsuit against the school, arguing it violates the First Amendment by banning professors' opinions in the classroom.
Some Navy families see delays in child care assistance payments
Payments, normally made within 10 days, are taking up to 45 days in some cases.
Navy issues instructions for reporting improper social media use
CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a Sept. 15 memo that details how the Navy should report instances of unprofessional online behavior.
Army identifies four soldiers killed in helicopter crash
The cause of the crash, which occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, on Wednesday, remains under investigation.
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Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction
Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement.
The Navy officer who became a legend among the 6th Marines
Joel Boone became the stuff of legend among Marines and ultimately became the most decorated medical officer in the U.S. Armed Services.
Man in Italian supercar chases world record atop aircraft carrier
A driver off Italy’s central coast has made a bid for a new world record for the fastest car on a boat.
Elmo and friends help military families build healthy habits
Military families asked for ways to incorporate habits into their busy lives to keep their young children healthy. Sesame Workshop delivered.
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The heartbreakingly common story of my military suicide attempt
"Maybe that’s what makes this story different. Not that it’s mine, but exactly because it isn’t," a Marine veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
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The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
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US carries out fatal strike targeting alleged drug boat, Trump says
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.
Trump administration plans nearly $6B in arms sales to Israel: Report
It includes a $3.8 billion sale for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and a $1.9 billion sale for 3,200 infantry assault vehicles, the AP reported.
Pentagon takes step toward potentially privatizing commissaries
Defense officials want to know if private grocers and investors could operate commissaries while maintaining the commissary benefit.
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Four soldiers killed in Washington state helicopter crash, Army says
Four special operations soldiers died when the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard crashed near JBLM earlier this week, officials said.
Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years
The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
By Todd South
Virginia National Guard begins ICE logistics support
The Virginia National Guard mobilized 40 troops this week to assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with non-law enforcement duties.
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Sailor charged in Angelina Resendiz’s murder linked to other assaults
The sailor charged with the murder of CS3 Angelina Resendiz was linked to multiple assaults against several other women, court documents show.
By Riley Ceder