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World War II’s last American ace dies at 103
Don McPherson claimed his score in the conflict’s last campaign: Okinawa.
Several sailors treated for minor injuries after USS New Orleans blaze
U.S. Navy crews and the Japan Coast Guard fought the blaze for about 11 hours before extinguishing it Thursday morning.
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Trump, Hegseth float renaming Defense Department to Department of War
The military bureaucracy has used the Department of Defense name for 76 years, but President Trump said he doesn't like the title.
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The Yazidi genocide and the imperfect fulfillment of ‘never again’
The world’s response in Sinjar was not perfect, but it was decisive, and it saved thousands of lives. That is a legacy worth building on.
Marines investigating massive fire that engulfed CH-53E helicopter
All members of the crew were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
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Navy awards Pratt $2.9B contract to build more F-35 engines
These engines will go into new F-35s for the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy, as well as partner nations.
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
Deployment playlists, then and now: from Walkmans to wireless despair
Music has always been more than a distraction for deployed service members — it's a lifeline. Here's how its method of delivery has changed over time.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
US Air Force vet charged with felony assault with a deli weapon
The DOJ says the incident included shouting verbal insults and tossing a wrapped sub at a Customs and Border Protection officer in D.C.
Nazi-fighting ‘Wolfenstein’ game being developed for TV series
“The story of killing Nazis is evergreen,” said show runner Patrick Somerville in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
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Lawmakers demand Army sanction Trump over Arlington Cemetery visit
Three key House Democrats want Army leaders to release more files on possible rules violations during the former president's visit to the cemetery.
Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until November
The House-passed draft of the authorization bill called for pay raises up to 19.5% for troops ranked E-4 and below.
As Congress returns to DC, so does the threat of a federal shutdown
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 9, 2024.
Vets’ benefits checks could be delayed without a VA funding fix soon
VA officials have warned of a nearly $3 billion shortfall in funding for this fiscal year which could disrupt October benefits checks.
Defense News Conference: The Navy's Unmanned Vehicle Expansion
In this Defense News Conference panel, Navy experts discuss the expansion of unmanned vehicles and how they are shaping the future of maritime warfare.
Defense News Conference: Discussion with Corey Heritage, SourceAmerica
In this Defense News Conference session, SourceAmerica's Corey Heritage discusses personnel challenges in the U.S. military.
Fireside chat: Lt. Gen. John Morrison
In this fireside chat at Defense News Conference, Lt. Gen. John Morrison, deputy chief of staff, cyber, U.S. Army, discusses network modernization.
Future Ready Air Force: The Hon. Andrew Hunter and Gen. James Slife
U.S. Air Force Secretary The Hon. Andrew Hunter and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife discuss the future-ready Air Force.
Marine Corps requires immediate reporting of extremism, gang activity
New guidelines aim to streamline the process to report extremism, which has been inconsistent across the services.
How the Marine Corps is testing a ‘narco-boat’ for resupply efforts
The semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.
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