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Confederate military relics unearthed in South Carolina river cleanup
Cannonballs, a sword blade and a wagon wheel are among the artifacts found in the Congaree River.
The Air Force is fighting in-flight physiological issues but can’t end them, Pentagon watchdog says
“All occupations have some hazards that cannot be eliminated.”
Best pics of the week: April 25, 2021
Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Air Force special tactics and combat rescue officer assessments at Hurlburt, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021
A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Best pics of the week: April 4, 2021
A visit, board, search and seizure training on the USS Lewis B. Puller, assessments at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, looking out on the Ike, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Sen. Jon Tester takes defense appropriations gavel
A Montana Democratic will chair the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, handing new clout over the defense budget to a state with nuclear weapons interests.
In defense of the all-volunteer force
Compared to the legacy force, the all-volunteer force has significantly raised the standards on physical, mental, and conduct qualifications, says the author of this commentary.
By Dana T. Atkins
The First Front Line
Military service people are our original frontline workers. They are ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. And though we don’t often see the work they do, they’re essential to maintaining our national safety and security, and they deserve our utmost respect. That’s why I want to take this moment during National Veteran and Military Families Month to salute America’s active-duty soldiers and military veterans.
Afghan forces claim to kill al-Qaida propagandist wanted by FBI
A provincial council official said the Taliban was protecting the al-Qaida leader, which, if true, would be a violation of the Feb. 29 deal with the U.S. that jump-started Afghanistan peace talks.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
97-year-old Silver Star Iwo Jima veteran to be oldest Marine participant in Marine Corps Marathon
“I haven’t competed in a marathon before, but I’ve never been afraid of a challenge."
By Jared Morgan
William Shatner wants to know: What the heck is wrong with you, Space Force?
This famous captain has a few words for how the Space Force names its ranks.
By Bill Shatner