Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jets
Unmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Valor may not expire, but award recognition should have limits
Opinion: The Valor Has No Expiration Act ignores why limitations on valor awards like the Medal of Honor matter.
By Dwight S. Mears
DOJ tells Texas to stop messin’ with military spouse job licenses
This Air Force wife's lawsuit is believed to be the first challenging a state's denial of these new employment protections.
By Karen Jowers
Graphic novel tells story of Vietnam pilot who flew into enemy fire
Maj. Bruce Crandall helped save 70 wounded troops in Vietnam.
By Sarah Sicard
Connecting military-affiliated students and civilians on campus
When coming to campus, those that are military-affiliated may feel isolated from their civilian counterparts.
By Regan Sweeney
Nonprofit trains service dogs for veterans battling PTSD
Northwest Battle Buddies has paired 212 veterans with service dogs to help them cope with life beyond the battlefield.
By Dave Lubach
Navigating education benefits as a student veteran: The role of school
Education benefits are one way U.S. veterans are shown appreciation. However, navigating these benefits as a student veteran can be tricky.
By Andrea Wheeler, Leah Jackson
US sending more Navy ships, Marines to Gulf to counter Iran
The deployment is the latest move to increase security in the region in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US Navy ‘operationalizes’ drones in 4th Fleet exercise
US 4th Fleet is setting up the second unmanned systems hub for the Navy, and showcased its early work in UNITAS 2023.
China to hold naval drills with Russia despite ongoing Ukraine war
The move comes despite the growing economic and humanitarian repercussions of Russia's 16 month-old air, sea and ground assault.
By The Associated Press
US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine
Overall the U.S. has provided more than $40 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia invaded in Feb. 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Soldier moves into barracks room, immediately finds massive ant colony
"DPW responded the morning of July 17 and treated for ants."
By Sarah Sicard