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USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Caribbean
The USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the Mediterranean for the Caribbean to support the increasing U.S. military footprint there.
More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.
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Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they'll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
Navy replaces admiral leading naval research with former DOGE staffer
The U.S. Navy has replaced the admiral in charge of the Office of Naval Research with a civilian who has reportedly worked as a DOGE staffer.
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Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84
Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq.
Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
Citing Christian persecution, Trump hints at military use in Nigeria
Discussion of military action comes as the president ramped up allegations that Nigeria is failing to rein in persecution of its Christian population.
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Meet the only B-26 Marauder crewman to receive the Medal of Honor
With fire streaming from his engine and the right wing half enveloped in flames, Lindsey led the formation to drop their 2,000-pound loads over France.
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Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
The next military shooter showdown: ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘Battlefield’
This fall, two video game franchises are going head-to-head, with the upcoming releases of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "Battlefield 6."
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Putin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief a betrayal
Putin is vowing to punish the organizers of an armed rebellion after mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led his troops out of Ukraine seized a key city.
By AP Staff
Big enlistment bonuses offered to sailors entering the nuclear field
The bonuses exceed the maximum of $50,000, which they Navy established in February 2022.
By Diana Stancy
Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts
House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.
How soon is too soon? ‘Six Days in Fallujah’ out 18 years after battle
A controversial first-person shooter based on an actual battle and featuring real-life Marines in the game is now available to play on PC.
By Matt Sampson
‘Invaluable’: Utah Guard, Morocco celebrate 20 years of military ties
Utah and Morocco share a military relationship spanning two decades and dozens of exercises.
By Zamone Perez
Lawmakers push to make it easier to discipline, fire VA workers
The move follows years of debate over whether department leaders are doing enough to root out problematic staffers
Pentagon Porta-John painting the unwitting unifier of officer-enlisted
Whether the oil painter sought to depict a subject capable of uniting all military demographics is unknown, but he succeeded nonetheless.
By J.D. Simkins
Pre-K for 4-year-olds to start in the fall at this DoD school in Japan
If the school system gets funding, DoDEA officials plan to start phasing in the pre-K program at more schools in the fall of 2024.
By Karen Jowers
Sir, this is a Wendy’s: CSM says recruiting hurt by fast food industry
“It’s Wendy’s. It’s Carl’s Jr. It’s every job a young person goes up against."
By Sarah Sicard