An ode to Dwight Schrute, The Office’s best squad leader
He'd rub people the wrong way in a real squad. But he'd also make sure you had water, ammo and a working red lens flashlight on the night of land nav.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Why Despicable Me’s Gru is just a warrant officer with better branding
If Gru wore a uniform, it wouldn’t have stars or stripes. It would have a coffee stain and rank that no one really understands.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Private plane crashes into San Diego military housing neighborhood
Authorities say two people have died and multiple others were injured when a private jet crashed into military housing in San Diego during foggy weather.
Navy ramps up unmanned systems weapons tests, calls for industry push
The Navy recently launched two groundbreaking weapons tests as the service continues its push for unmanned systems.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army preps for 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
The Army’s anniversary celebration in Washington is set for June 14, which also happens to be President Trump’s birthday.
By Tara Copp, AP
TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.
By Karen Jowers
Army brings back 90-day reenlistment window, suspends most extensions
The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.
By Todd South
From space to barbed wire, museums welcome military families for free
The Blue Star Museums program is again offering free admission to currently serving military members and up to five family members this summer.
By Karen Jowers
10 soldiers receive Purple Heart for 2024 drone attack at Tower 22
Three Army reservists were killed and at least 40 other troops were injured in the drone attack.
By Todd South
USPS unveils 250th anniversary stamps honoring military branches
The USPS is honoring the Army, Navy and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps to mark 250 years of service.
By Todd South
Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses
The aviators received the awards 34 years after they kickstarted the allied air campaign of Operation Desert Storm.
By Todd South
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families
The three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.
By Karen Jowers