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Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckage
A Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
No more late-night alcohol sales at AAFES stores, starting Jan. 1
The move aims to help curb the number of suicides among service members.
By Karen Jowers
The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vessels
The uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.
Marine Corps looks at ocean glider for rapid resupply to fight China
With speeds of 180 miles per hour, the seaglider could fill a known gap in the Marines’ high-speed logistics mission in the Pacific.
Veteran suicides rose in 2021 despite increased prevention efforts
More than 70,000 veterans died by suicide from 2011 to 2001.
Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
Marines grapple with highest suicide rate of all US military services
In total, 61 active duty Marines and six Marine reservists died by suicide in 2022.
US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages, Pentagon says
The U.S. has been providing support to Israel's hostage recovery efforts.
How families want to address guns and veteran suicide prevention
For decades, discussions of suicide prevention skirted questions about firearms. But some families who’ve lost a loved one to suicide want to talk openly.
By Claire Galofaro