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Ex-midshipman charged in threat that caused US Naval Academy lockdown
Jackson Fleming was arrested on suspicion of sending an online threat through a social media application concerning the academy, federal prosecutors said.
Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years for bribery plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him Tuesday.
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Navy doctor fired after Hegseth, Libs of TikTok criticize her on X
Libs of TikTok criticized a Navy doctor for a job it appears she never held in an office that was never created. She was then fired from her real position.
Navy seeks to expand Guam housing to support troop buildup
The service expects military personnel on Guam to grow from 17,000 active-duty members in fiscal 2024 to almost 24,000 personnel in fiscal 2033.
Man pleads guilty after landing plane twice on island naval base
The second time the man landed his small aircraft on the base, he stole a Navy-owned truck and drove it around the island, crashing into locked gates.
Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says
Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.
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Sept. 30 deadline nears for Tricare West specialty care referrals
Certain referrals for specialty care for Tricare Prime beneficiaries will expire.
Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges
Army veteran Jan Carey set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning.
Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
Ocean isn’t free-fire zone for US military drug interdiction: Analysis
A Center for International and Strategic Studies analysis warns that the Trump administration's use of strikes on alleged drug vessels poses serious risks.
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South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.
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‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
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The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
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VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victims
Lawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.
Navy surges aging C-2 Greyhound fleet amid V-22 Osprey grounding
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Lt. Paul Johnson starts his cross-country run in Los Angeles on March 1.
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ICF coaching programs added to DOD’s online credential offerings
Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense added the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach credential to the COOL offerings.
By Connie Mabin
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.
Military to offer tax-saving health care accounts for troops
These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses.
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Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commander
The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail
A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.
Meet the Navy’s first robotics warfare specialist
Master Chief Robotics Warfare Specialist Christopher Rambert was pinned less than a week after the service unveiled the new robotics-focused rating.
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