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With 11th trip, Austin works to cement legacy in Indo-Pacific
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made the second-most trips to the Indo-Pacific region of any secretary this century.
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North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US bases, defense firms
A North Korean military intelligence operative is accused of targeting U.S Air Force bases and defense firms, among other entities.
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USS Tarawa sent to ocean floor in Rim of the Pacific exercise
Two decommissioned U.S. Navy vessels were sent to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean in live-fire sinking drills.
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Here are the munitions Navy jets used for first time against Houthis
Fighter jets flying off the aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower used a variety of munitions for the first time ever in combat, according to the Navy.
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DOD event challenges industry to down largest drone swarms to date
Industry teams with counter-drone solutions took on large drone swarms in a Joint Counter-small unmanned aircraft systems Office-run demonstration in June.
WATCH: US, Canadian jets intercept Chinese, Russian planes near Alaska
A joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska.
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What did the US military’s Gaza aid pier actually accomplish?
The pier’s mission ended last week, and its clearest legacy is what wasn’t possible, analysts say.
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Pentagon to review 20 Medals of Honor from Wounded Knee Massacre
A panel of five experts will determine by Oct. 15 whether the medals should be retained or rescinded.
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Senior Air Force commander nominated for National Guard Bureau chief
If confirmed, Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus would be promoted to four-star general and become a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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How would Project 2025 impact troops and veterans?
A political playbook for what the next Republican administration could look like suggests major changes for troops and veterans.
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Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixes
Will the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?
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Pentagon creates regional partnerships to sustain gear far from home
The Pentagon has signed off on a regional sustainment framework to maintain equipment forward in theaters around the world, starting with the Indo-Pacific.
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Naval aviator becomes first American woman to secure air-to-air kill
The incident was one of more than 20 where Strike Fighter Squadron 32 deployed air-to-air missiles against Iran-backed Houthi one-way attack drones.
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Pentagon Arctic strategy seeks new tech to keep pace with adversaries
The Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.
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Guard nominations languish, raising concerns as top officers retire
The top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.
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Lawmakers urge Pentagon to ground Ospreys until crash causes are fixed
Massachusetts lawmakers called the decision to return Ospreys to limited flight status misguided.
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Marine accused of Nazi salute at Capitol riot sentenced to prison
Tyler Bradley Dykes was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield and used it to push his way through the Capitol at the Jan. 6 riot.
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