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The seventh-round pick and Pittsburgh native Eli Heidenreich was included in the Steelers’ initial 53-man roster Sunday.
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A Marine One crew transporting President Trump failed to reach air traffic controllers before departing Aug. 4 and came too close to a passenger jet.
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Pentagon still failing to secure health records of top officials, audit finds
The Pentagon is still failing to safeguard the electronic health records of top government officials, the DoD Inspector General found.
Where the Pentagon can’t go, a small nonprofit searches for America’s war dead
One nonprofit is working to help the U.S. military recover its war dead as the Pentagon's budget for that mission shrinks, The War Horse reports.
Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.
The military’s ChatGPT is now live via the Pentagon’s GenAI platform
The DoD on Monday launched OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil on GenAI.mil, making the chatbot available for work involving controlled unclassified information.
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Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, and three co-defendants are slated for a trial before a military tribunal in June 2028.
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That time the Air Force proposed making a ‘gay bomb’
The Air Force once explored the idea of a chemical weapon that would make enemy soldiers sexually irresistible to one another — striking a blow to morale.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
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US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order
The U.S. and South Korea will cut short their annual joint military drills and scale back field training after Trump ordered a reduction in participation.
By Joyce Lee and Heejin Kim, Reuters
‘As close as it gets’: Bodycam footage shows Marine pilot walking away from crashed F/A-18 Hornet
Bodycam footage shows a bloodied F/A-18 Hornet pilot after he ejected from the aircraft while conducting a training exercise in June.
US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War II Memorial
A U.S. judge ordered the release of a Kentucky woman who was accused of vandalism at the World War II Memorial.
By Kanishka Singh, Reuters
AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all
Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.
By Karen Jowers
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
President Trump instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with long-term Asian ally South Korea.
By Costas Pitas, David Lawder and Heejin Kim, Reuters
After traumatic health ‘crash,’ Austin Tice’s mom renews search for answers
Austin Tice, a Marine Corps veteran, was abducted during a 2012 reporting trip to Syria.
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White House national security official to depart administration
The upcoming departure of White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker marks the latest change in a shake-up of the national security team.
By Gram Slattery, Reuters
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial
A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.
By Ismail Shakil and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reuters