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USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 321 days
The USS Abraham Lincoln will return to its homeport in San Diego, California, on Thursday after 321 days at sea.
US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder
All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.
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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returns to port after aircraft mishap
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower returned to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, after an E/A-18G Growler mishap injured eight service members aboard the ship.
Anduril, US Navy invest $6.6 billion to boost submarine parts production
Anduril will invest $3.7 billion to develop a new shipyard in Maryland to build critical components for the Navy’s Virginia-class submarines.
Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad
Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight year
According to a new VA report, 17.7 veterans die by suicide each day.
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Planned DEERS outage could affect Tricare beneficiaries, DOD says
During the outage, pharmacies and healthcare providers may not be able to check a patient’s Tricare eligibility, officials said.
Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.
Army sets date, location for execution of Nidal Malik Hasan
The execution by firing squad of Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, the same location where the former Army officer killed 13 and wounded 32.
Inside the push for Agent Orange victims memorial in small-town Utah
Former Air Force Sgt. Larry Kerr served two tours in Vietnam and is working with officials of Sunset City, Utah, to honor those affected by Agent Orange.
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For aging veterans and the children they left behind, DNA testing is offering a chance to answer questions that have lingered for decades.
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TSA stops Alabama traveler for Civil War-era cannonballs in luggage
An Alabama traveler was stopped recently by TSA after checking luggage containing five Civil War-era cannonballs. Roll Tide.
Sailor reportedly finds dead rat in finished energy drink
The sailor said medical personnel informed him, “with the chemicals that are in Monster, that it should be OK.”
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That time the Air Force proposed making a ‘gay bomb’
The Air Force once explored the idea of a chemical weapon that would make enemy soldiers sexually irresistible to one another — striking a blow to morale.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.
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Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad
Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
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Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.
Supreme Court hears incarcerated veteran’s case challenging process for VA claims appeals
The case involves a veteran who is receiving reduced disability benefits while serving up to 40 years in prison.
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Aboard the USS George Washington, young sailors adjust to war with Iran
Sailors must maintain a state of alert and readiness, heightened in the case of the George Washington due to the threat of Iranian attacks.
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US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan
The U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercises this month.
Naval Special Warfare Command failed to identify, treat TBI in service members: Watchdog
The DOD Inspector General found that Naval Special Warfare Command failed to identity and treat traumatic brain injuries in personnel.
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2 veterans battle in court and online over defamation, for-profit claims processing
A local government official alleges a for-profit company attacked VSOs as having a "monopoly" on helping veterans with disability claims.
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Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds
GAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.
Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology
BeeX, BlackSea Technologies and Vatn Systems were selected as prize winners after successfully completing a mine countermeasures modernization challenge.
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