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Could this device help catch Osprey clutch problems before disaster?
Gear and clutch problems in the Osprey have killed more than a dozen troops in recent years, leading to groundings of the tilt-rotor aircraft.
In first, Hegseth to skip multinational meeting on Ukraine support
The April 11 meeting will mark the first time the coalition will gather without America’s secretary of defense participating.
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Naval Academy removes nearly 400 books from library in new DEI purge
Academy officials were told to review the library late last week, and an initial search had identified about 900 books for a closer look.
‘Utter chaos’: Amid confusing ban rollout, trans troops fight to serve
Amid court battles and ambiguity over voluntary separations, transgender service members told Military Times they just want to do their jobs.
US sends F-35s to Middle East as strikes on Houthis continue
The U.S. continues to strike Houthi militants, who have targeted Israel and American ships in the region.
Army identifies final soldier found deceased in Lithuania peat bog
Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, was the final soldier found deceased Tuesday in the peat bog, one week after being reported missing.
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How the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal escalated into an all-out slugfest
Both Norman Scott and Daniel J. Callaghan would be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the intense naval battle.
In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
Cmdr. Frederick Moosbrugger’s claim to fame was a near-perfect destroyer duel at the Battle of Vella Gulf.
This soldier gave his last full measure of devotion on a hill in Korea
When his company was ordered to take a hill during the Korean War's Operation Ripper, Sfc. Nelson Brittin led the way.
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How to handle winners (and losers) in the Pentagon’s 8% budget relook
The authors of this op-ed argue the DOD's 8% relook offers an opportunity to break the defense budgeting routine, but that outcome is far from preordained.
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Opinion
Drug trafficking as irregular warfare — and what can be done about it
The author of this op-ed discusses how DOD-DEA partnerships, like those that targeted Taliban heroin traffickers, could be a model for stifling cartels.
What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedian
An Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.
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.
By J.D. Simkins
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
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.
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In a memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that all employees will receive a new request for a five-point summation of their weekly accomplishments.
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The U.S. president appeared to pull all support for Ukraine in its fight with Russia after an argumentative meeting in the Oval Office on Friday.
Trump names special ops vet Hung Cao as Navy Under Secretary
The former Virginia Senate candidate will serve the second-ranking civilian leader for the service.
Troops, veterans to see drop in life insurance costs
Troops and veterans will pay less for life insurance starting July 1.
By Karen Jowers
Navy secretary nominee blasts ‘systemic failures’ plaguing the fleet
John Phelan acknowledged his lack of military experience but insisted his business background makes him the right pick to lead the Navy and Marine Corps.
Disabled vets continue to struggle finding post-military employment
The latest survey by Wounded Warrior Project shows a higher unemployment rate for disabled veterans than their civilian peers.
Military spouses still face confusion in federal return-to-office rule
Democratic lawmakers are demanding immediate action to make clear that federally employed military spouses are exempt from the rule.
By Karen Jowers