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Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits
Authorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.
DOD needs more feedback from troops in future PCS moves, GAO finds
More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.
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Second B-21 flies for first time as Air Force eyes testing expansion
The service hopes having two B-21s at Edwards Air Force Base will allow it to begin testing the bomber's weapons integration and critical mission systems.
Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officer
Cmdr. Adam Ochs was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara due to a "loss of confidence," the Navy announced.
Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
US marks 9/11 attacks amid drumbeat of political violence
The remembrances today are being held during a time of increased political tensions.
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This C-47 was built in 1943. It hasn’t stopped flying since.
The Placid Lassie was recently on full display to support Angel Flight East and its annual fundraiser, Wings N’ Wheels, in Philadelphia.
Marine vet eyes opening Tun Tavern replica in Philadelphia
Patrons may one day be able to visit a replica of the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Navy’s new enlisted leader puts sailors, training at forefront
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman assumed his duties Monday at a change of office ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington.
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Army undermines holistic health program with poor nutrition
Without measured improvement in food landscapes, the Army will continue to fund performance training while feeding a system that undermines it.
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Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s life-changing legacy for caregivers
Sen. Elizabeth Dole is this year's recipient of the Military Times Chairman's Award.
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.
By J.D. Simkins
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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Before he was a hero on 9/11, he was a hero in Vietnam
In Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley and at the World Trade Center, Rick Rescorla helped others get out alive.
By Robert Batemen
Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report
Fewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong.
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Ending weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawful
DHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.
By Col. Derence V. Fivehouse, USAF (Ret.)
House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal
Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.
This C-47 was built in 1943. It hasn’t stopped flying since.
The Placid Lassie was recently on full display to support Angel Flight East and its annual fundraiser, Wings N’ Wheels, in Philadelphia.
US Air Force may keep Minuteman III nukes operating until 2050: Report
The LGM-35A Sentinel has run into severe cost overruns and schedule delays that could force the Air Force to keep Minuteman IIIs operational years longer.
Sailor pleads guilty in incident that led to death of a service member
The sailor will serve 70 days of confinement in the Navy’s Chesapeake Brig.
By Riley Ceder
Dem senator to oppose military honors for Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, has expressed disgust at plans to honor participants in the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt.
Soldiers with high fitness test scores now exempt from body fat rule
The Army outlined the change as an incentive to maintain physical readiness and meet standards for high levels of physical fitness.
By Todd South