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With US military support, Israel shifts Middle East power balance
Israeli military strikes are targeting Iran’s armed proxies across a nearly 2,000-mile stretch of the Middle East and are threatening Iran itself.
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Military Times is looking to talk with sailors who have served aboard ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman in the past year.
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Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack as war rages on
The U.S. military has stood with Israel since Hamas' attack into the country on Oct. 7, 2023, and suffered attacks on Middle Eastern positions as well.
Navy identifies Truman sailor who died from ‘medical emergency’
Electrician’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Jelani Hill, originally from Florida, suffered a medical emergency “unrelated to shipboard operations."
500 more active-duty troops to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts
About 1,500 active-duty troops and 6,100 National Guardsmen are currently helping with recovery efforts in southeast states.
US fighter jets and ships strike Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
The strikes came days after Iran's missile attack on Israel, and after the Houthis claimed to have shot down an American drone.
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5,000 more National Guard troops mobilized ahead of Hurricane Milton
Guardsmen are readying for the next hurricane even as other military personnel are still working on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Oregon Army National Guardsman sets new world burpee record
Maj. Tommy Vu reclaimed a world burpee record Saturday after setting it more than a year ago.
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Junior enlisted pay raise will strengthen the current and future force
A junior enlisted pay raise should be part of a broader defense investment, not an "either-or" choice, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
Opinion
Veterans health records need progress, not congressional sabotage
The overly cautious delays of the VA's new electronic health records system must end, AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly writes in this op-ed.
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Can the Air Force make its next-gen fighter jet cheaper than the F-35?
The Air Force wants to keep its next-generation fighter jet affordable without sacrificing capability. Some analysts warn it can't be done.
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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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Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
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What will it take to fix so many lousy barracks? lawmakers ask
"It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says.
By Karen Jowers
Where does your state rank in defense spending?
The Defense Department spent more money in Virginia than any other state.
By Zamone Perez
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan
Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence
The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.
Bill would ease federal loan forgiveness process for troops, vets
Critics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is back in US hands
The announcement of Pvt. Travis King’s release surprised some observers who had expected North Korea to drag out his detention.
Navy to start fielding new hearing protection helmet this month
The new HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet aims to facilitate crew communication and curtail hearing loss.
By Diana Stancy
Lawmakers demand accountability after VA loses track of vets’ claims
Nearly 100,000 cases were delayed because of technical problems with the VA's web site software.
White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national security
About 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.
82nd Airborne Chorus to compete in America’s Got Talent finals
The chorus will perform on NBC on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. EST.
By Zamone Perez