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Fort Irwin breaks ground on first privatized junior enlisted barracks
The project will feature two-bedroom, two-bathroom units with shared kitchens, plus community amenities, including a pool and clubhouse with TVs.
Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. Andrey Okunev, a National Guard soldier from California, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment.
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New docuseries shows a different side of fighter pilots: humility
“Top Guns: The Next Generation” follows a handful of Navy and Marine officers as they take on the rigors of advanced fighter training.
Trump applauds West Point group canceling award ceremony for Tom Hanks
Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award, but news reports say the U.S. Military Academy’s alumni association canceled the ceremony.
Republican lawmakers eager for Trump to expand military use on US soil
As Trump has dramatically stepped up his use of military force for his policy goals, fellow Republicans in Congress have done little but cheer him on.
House, Senate leaders look to speed up NDAA work this week
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week with the annual defense authorization bill atop their agendas.
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Marine Aviator honored for role in mission against Houthi bases
Marine of the Year Maj. Zachary Sessa served as a tactics instructor for his squadron ahead of a mission in November 2024 to take out Houthi weapons depots.
First Guardian to graduate from Army Drill Sergeant Academy honored
Guardian of the Year Sgt. Yuji Moore earned the Excellence in Instruction Award and the Air Education and Training Command Distinguished Graduate designation.
Elizabeth Dole honored for advocacy on behalf of veterans, caregivers
The former senator and Cabinet official has spent years pushing for reforms in how military and veteran caregivers are recognized and supported.
First all-female air crew honored for 'Ace' status after drone attack
Airman of the Year Capt. Carla Nava has been a advocate for female aviators and helped neutralize an Iranian drone attack in April 2024.
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Coast Guard team led search efforts after deadly DC crash
What is usually an individual award is dedicated to the entire U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C. for their efforts during January's deadly crash.
Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
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Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
Deployment playlists, then and now: from Walkmans to wireless despair
Music has always been more than a distraction for deployed service members — it's a lifeline. Here's how its method of delivery has changed over time.
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Congressman weighs in on U.S. deception capability, and the need to arm Taiwan
Nebraska Republican Representative Don Bacon says the U.S. should immediately arm Taiwan with upgraded weapons as a means to deter Chinese aggression.
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Georgia to send National Guard troops to DC
Gov. Brian Kemp said he will mobilize roughly 300 troops to take part in Trump’s D.C. operation to relieve soldiers from elsewhere who deployed earlier.
Venezuelan fighter jets conduct ‘show of force’ near US Navy vessel
The "provocative move," as the DOD called it, comes several days after the U.S. said it struck a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel, killing 11 on board.
By Riley Ceder
Harlem Hellfighters awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Hegseth, who recently oversaw the stripping of a base name honoring a Harlem Hellfighter, presented the award to descendants of the Harlem Hellfighters.
Pentagon-funded research aided Chinese military, House GOP report says
U.S. technological know-how is being diverted to modernize China's military, warns the report by House Republicans on the Select Committee on China.
By Didi Tang and Collin Binkley, The Associated Press
Trump will seek ‘Department of War’ rebrand for Pentagon
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
DC sues Trump administration over National Guard deployment
The attorney general for the District of Columbia says the nation’s capital is suing the Trump administration for deploying the National Guard in the city.
By Carla Babb
Flight tests begin on US Air Force’s new ‘doomsday plane’
Flight tests for the E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Control are being held in Dayton, Ohio, aerospace firm Sierra Nevada Corp. said.
VA hospitals pay for AI weapons scanners testers say are error-prone
VA continues to award contracts for pricey, "high-tech" weapons detection systems that the FTC and security specialists argue don't perform as advertised.
By Aliya Sternstein
Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s life-changing legacy for caregivers
Sen. Elizabeth Dole is this year's recipient of the Military Times Chairman's Award.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Coast Guard team led search efforts after deadly DC crash
What is usually an individual award is dedicated to the entire U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington, D.C. for their efforts during January's deadly crash.
By Hope Hodge Seck