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Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy aces sea trials
The USS John F. Kennedy is set to join the Navy's fleet in March 2027.
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
At the age of 100, naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War.
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DOJ charges conspirators involved in Navy marriage fraud cases
One sailor agreed to receive $45,000 in exchange for a sham wedding that would help a Chinese national gain American citizenship.
Destroyer USS Truxtun deploys amid military buildup near Iran
The destroyer departed from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, for what the service called a scheduled deployment.
Troops, veterans get free streaming of extended Olympics coverage
Those verified through ShopMyExchange.com can get free access to more than 2,500 hours streaming at the Winter Olympics.
US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier
A U.S. Navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, CENTCOM said.
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Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets
The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets.
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased.
Finding solace in chickens: One veteran’s fight to save his flock and mental health
Veterans lean on emotional support animals to help cope with their PTSD, but there are challenges to keeping them.
Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures
A House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures.
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