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A year of strikes: US military operations surge under Trump
President Trump has presided over a surge of U.S. military activity abroad since returning to the Oval Office.
Navy to clear records for some sailors who refused COVID-19 vaccine
The settlement comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit brought by sailors who denied the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons.
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This Marine pilot earned ace status as a Wildcat menace in the Pacific
Win or lose, Jefferson DeBlanc could dish it out and take it — all in the same mission.
ROTC students are helping the military defend against AI deepfakes
The Synthetic Media Lab at Syracuse University is building tools that will help organizations, including the U.S. military, to distinguish truth from hoax.
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
In France during World War II, German alcohol shipments helped to provide crucial intelligence for the Allies.
Court upholds order requiring VA to build housing for veterans in LA
"There are now scores of unhoused veterans trying to survive ... despite the acres of land deeded to the VA for their care," the judge wrote.
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How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
In France during World War II, German alcohol shipments helped to provide crucial intelligence for the Allies.
Court upholds order requiring VA to build housing for veterans in LA
"There are now scores of unhoused veterans trying to survive ... despite the acres of land deeded to the VA for their care," the judge wrote.
Navy doubles annual PT test requirement, updates failure guidelines
Sailors who fail three physical fitness assessments within four years will be processed for administrative separation, the new Navy policy states.
US forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operations
Over a nine-day period, U.S. and allied forces conducted 11 operations that killed at least seven ISIS fighters and destroyed four weapons caches.
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What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
In 1978, the 21-day exercise, dubbed “Nifty Nugget,” brought two dozen military commands to bear to support a notional conflict in Europe.
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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?
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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.
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The president says the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against ISIS forces in Nigeria, claiming the group targeted Christians.
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China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
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