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How ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military values

In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.

Second man guilty in Colombian drugging, kidnapping of US soldiers

Another defendant faces trial in November. The first defendant was sentenced to 48 years.

Most girls do not think they could succeed in the military: DOD data

In addition to fears among the youth surveyed, only one in five boys and one in 10 girls could name all six military services.

Navy expects to have first female submarine commander by 2028

Fourteen years after the Navy began integrating women into submarine crews, the population of enlisted women and officers in subs continues to grow.

Trust in the military on the rise, but still below pre-pandemic levels

More than half of the individuals polled said they have a great deal of trust in the U.S. armed forces.

How an AI-powered dashboard gets Air Force reservists deployment-ready

The AI-driven personnel management system “was the equivalent of having one extra body in that department, saving them approximately 1,000 hours a year."

Congress will open next session with more veterans than two years ago

Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.

Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta

It's the Army's latest effort to bridge a growing civilian-military divide and stifle the drop in the number of Americans serving in the military.

Army major becomes first reservist to receive rare Astronaut Device

Maj. Kate Rubins joins the rare ranks of a handful of soldiers who have earned the right to wear the Army Aviation Badge with the Astronaut Device.

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.