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Navy establishes Recruiting Reserve Command as services struggle with quotas

The command is primarily composed of canvassing recruiter professionals to educate others — including active duty sailors, veterans and civilians — about the Navy Reserve.

Maj. Kristen Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander with the 388th Fighter Wing, flies over the crowd during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2022. (Senior Airman Erica Webster/Air Force)

Here’s what we know about F-35 ejection seat woes so far

Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes.

Destroyer Bulkeley departs Norfolk for new homeport in Rota, Spain

The homeport change comes as the service aims to bolster its destroyer fleet in Spain from four to six warships in the next several years.

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China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan

Army Pfc. David N. Owens, 27, of Green Hills, North Carolina was killed during World War II while battling German forces in a forest.

Remains of WWII solider identified as North Carolina man

A man uses a magnifying glass to read a newspaper headline reporting on Chinese People's Liberation Army conducting military exercises, at a stand in Beijing.

China continues 4th day of military drills around Taiwan

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Operation Cyber Dragon turning US Navy reservists into digital defenders

“The interesting thing in the IT world or the network world is what’s patched and 100% compliant today might not be patched tomorrow, because vulnerabilities ebb and flow.”

Navy failed to address environmental impact of Growler fleet expansion, judge rules

In 2019, the Navy authorized a significant expansion of its Growler program at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Navy identifies Arleigh Burke sailor who died falling overboard in Baltic Sea

Seaman Recruit David L. Spearman, originally from North Carolina, joined the Arleigh Burke in April.

Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?

Some portions of the sweeping veterans policy measure will go into effect as soon as it becomes law. Others will take years.

D.C. National Guard Guardsmen stand outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2021, in Washington.

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Pentagon denies DC request for National Guard migrant help

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to provide Guard personnel and the use of the D.C. Armory to assist with the reception of migrants into the city.

Veterans unemployment under 3% for the fifth consecutive month

The news represents the best streak of veterans employment data in 22 years.

Commissary home delivery test a hit with customers, officials say

We tested the commissary home delivery process, and it worked well.

China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit

China on Friday said it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the United States on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti-drug efforts.

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Pentagon reminds everyone not to wipe their phones

The Defense Department is responding to revelations that senior officials' phone records were deleted following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Magnet fishers fined after pulling 86 rockets from Fort Stewart river

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New documentary scrutinizes Pentagon-Hollywood relationship — but is it propaganda?

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