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Marine squadron commander fired nine months after fatal helo crash
Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey was relieved of command of the Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, known as the “Flying Tigers,” on Nov. 18.
US believes Marine vet is alive after disappearing in Syria in 2012
President Joe Biden says the U.S. government believes Austin Tice is alive and Washington is committed to bringing him home after Bashar Assad’s ouster.
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How the US is countering ISIS during Syria’s upheaval
The U.S. and its partners want to ensure the Islamic State can’t fill the leadership void following President Bashar Assad’s overthrow, officials said.
US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
Army secretary fires four-star general for promotion board meddling
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth fired Gen. Charles Hamilton, the first Army four-star to be fired in nearly 20 years.
Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries
Key lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.
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These Navy players hold the key to victory over Army in rivalry game
If the spoils of victory are to be had, these players are the key to winning the Army-Navy Game for the Navy Midshipmen.
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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.
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.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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2 leaders fired from Marines’ West Coast infantry school on same day
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California Marine unit loses M110 sniper rifle
Battalion Landing Team 1/5 reported the rifle unaccounted for “following a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle movement."
Marine receives rare heroism award for saving victim shot 23 times
Sgt. Amed Issa, a Marine infantryman, ran toward gunfire to save a man who had been shot 23 times outside a bar in Honolulu.
Witches be crazy: How one WWII ship led to the UK’s last witch trial
One particular séance in 1941 attracted the attention of the British War Office.
Tell us, Marines: How did the barracks inspections go?
We want to hear from you about the servicewide inspections of Marine Corps living facilities.
Costs, wait times up for military families after pharmacy cyberattack
Tricare beneficiaries asked to shoulder the entire cost of their prescriptions in the wake of a cyberattack have options to save money or be reimbursed.
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VA sets new goal of housing 41,000 veterans in 2024
Veterans Affairs officials have set a goal to surpass the number of veterans they helped find permanent housing last year.
Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog finds
A Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget
There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.
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