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‘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.
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A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.
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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.
Army IDs 3 of 4 soldiers killed in Lithuania training accident
Sgt. Jose Duenez, Sgt. Edvin Franco and Pfc. Dante Taitano were recovered Monday from a peat bog. The fourth soldier's identity has not yet been released.
Downed in enemy territory, this Vietnam pilot refused to be captured
Maj. Robert Lodge chose death over the prospect of giving up information to enemy forces.
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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.
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.
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Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
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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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Fourth missing US soldier found deceased in Lithuanian bog
The recovery of the fourth soldier ends a weeklong search for four U.S. soldiers whose armored vehicle was found submerged in a Lithuanian peat bog.
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Trump’s pick to lead Joint Chiefs denies MAGA hat story in hearing
President Donald Trump has said Caine wore the hat and expressed political support during a 2018 visit to Iraq.
Senator vows to hold all VA nominees over planned staff cuts
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VA unveils next 13 sites for electronic health record rollout
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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
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Pentagon to offer new round of voluntary resignations, retirements
The Defense Department is going to offer a new round of voluntary resignations and retirements to the civilian workforce, but details are slim.
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Trump pardons Navy veteran convicted in Capitol riot
Thomas Caldwell, a retired Navy intelligence officer, was tried alongside Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes but acquitted of seditious conspiracy.
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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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Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles
Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.
3 soldiers confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp
The confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.
Confirmation hearing set on Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 31, 2025.
US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
The change was made in response to Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating DEI initiatives from the military, including service academies.
Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the Pentagon
Phil Hegseth’s publicly available resume includes founding his own podcast production company and working on social media and podcasts.
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