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Pentagon leaders name new senior enlisted adviser

Navy Master Chief David Isom will replace Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black as the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

4 weeks ago

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

By Todd South

9 months ago

Army air crew training revamp to look at aircraft and simulators

Big changes are coming to Army aviation, leaders say.

By Todd South

9 months ago

RIP to the Army’s first Black 3-star general, base namesake

Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg died Thursday. He was 96.

By Todd South

10 months ago

Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader says

The senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman came as the military continues to grapple with an obesity epidemic in the ranks.

By Noah Robertson

10 months ago

Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blast

Surviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.

By Tara Copp

11 months ago

US soldier convicted of theft in Russia sentenced to nearly 4 years

A Russian court has convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, sentencing him to nearly four years in prison.

12 months ago

First Black Navy SEAL, William Goines, dies at 88

Goines served three tours in Vietnam before serving five years with the Chuting Stars, a Navy Parachute Demonstration Team.

By Claire Barrett

12 months ago

Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal laid on Omaha Beach

U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore and was wounded.

12 months ago

Russian court begins trial of US soldier arrested on theft charges

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who faces up to five years in prison if convicted, was arrested in Russia after his girlfriend accused him of stealing from her.

12 months ago

Actor Idris Elba discusses suppressed stories of D-Day’s Black vets

Actor Idris Elba and director Shianne Brown spoke to Military Times to discuss their latest collaboration, "Erased: WWII Heroes Of Color."

By Claire Barrett

12 months ago

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Pentagon leaders name new senior enlisted adviser

Navy Master Chief David Isom will replace Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black as the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.

Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says

The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.

Army air crew training revamp to look at aircraft and simulators

Big changes are coming to Army aviation, leaders say.

RIP to the Army’s first Black 3-star general, base namesake

Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg died Thursday. He was 96.

Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader says

The senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman came as the military continues to grapple with an obesity epidemic in the ranks.

Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blast

Surviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.

US soldier convicted of theft in Russia sentenced to nearly 4 years

A Russian court has convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, sentencing him to nearly four years in prison.

First Black Navy SEAL, William Goines, dies at 88

Goines served three tours in Vietnam before serving five years with the Chuting Stars, a Navy Parachute Demonstration Team.

Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal laid on Omaha Beach

U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore and was wounded.

Russian court begins trial of US soldier arrested on theft charges

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who faces up to five years in prison if convicted, was arrested in Russia after his girlfriend accused him of stealing from her.

Actor Idris Elba discusses suppressed stories of D-Day’s Black vets

Actor Idris Elba and director Shianne Brown spoke to Military Times to discuss their latest collaboration, "Erased: WWII Heroes Of Color."

Marines show off body armor with lighter vest, plates and more sizes

Army Secretary says recruiting centers will be “busting at the seams” after D.C. parade

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Take a peek at the “Black Shadow” diver propulsion system for SOF operators

Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal building

New program gives nondeployable sailors more opportunities to serve

US helps defend Israel from Iranian missile attack

What to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary parade

US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikes