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These Army units are headed to the Middle East and Europe this winter
The deployment announcements include aviation, armor and sustainment brigade deployments.
By Todd South
Technical sergeant promotions surge in 2024
Nearly 20% of eligible airmen will promote to technical sergeant, a year after those advancements hit a nearly 30-year low.
Russian warships enter Cuban waters ahead of Caribbean exercise
A fleet of Russian warships have reached Cuban waters ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.
NATO allies practice dogfighting as Russia gains ground in Ukraine
A daylong dogfighting competition between U.S. and allied pilots turned Ramstein Air Base, Germany, into a fighter hub for a day.
US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unit
The U.S. had banned the regiment from using American weapons, citing the neo-Nazi ideology of some of its founders.
Mother blames VA in Navy vet’s death: ‘Look at what they’ve done’
Lori Locklear worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 12 years, but no longer has faith in the VA after her Navy veteran son's suicide.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff
After record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA's workforce is at its highest point in history.
US test-fires two unarmed Minuteman III ballistic missiles
The reentry vehicle of each missile traveled approximately 4,200 miles to the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site on the Kwajalein Atoll.
New Marine center aims for immersive, realistic approach to wargaming
The center is the largest of its kind in the Washington, D.C., area.
By Todd South
For stealth bomber pilots, a new test in agility
Two B-2 Spirit pilots from the 393rd Bomb Squadron last week completed a "cold-pit" refueling mission without the help of maintainers.
US, Philippines expand exercise to territorial edges amid tension with China
The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses across the Pacific to deter China and counter its influence. The Philippines is key to that effort.
By Jen Judson