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Senator seeks to overhaul VA suicide prevention algorithm favoring men
Women veteran suicide rates jumped 24% from 2020 to 2021, but some say prevention should focus on men because their rates remain considerably higher.
MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated
MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.
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Russia casualties reach 600,000 during war in Ukraine, Pentagon says
While staggering, the losses don't mean a clear victory for Ukraine either, U.S. officials said.
Marine captain makes her professional boxing debut
Capt. Stephanie Simon previously was a Golden Gloves National Tournament winner for the II Marine Expeditionary Force's boxing team.
Israel defense minister delays DC visit amid Iran strike planning
The Pentagon said the Israeli Defense Ministry hadn't yet offered an alternative date.
How the Army is using AI during Hurricane Helene relief
The system is helping responders make quick decisions, such as where to send medical supplies or how many truckloads of water to take into certain areas.
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5,000 more National Guard troops mobilized ahead of Hurricane Milton
Guardsmen are readying for the next hurricane even as other military personnel are still working on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
By Riley Ceder
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
A personal account of a paratrooper who jumped into Normandy on D-Day
Lt. Col. Gerhard Bolland, an 82nd Airborne Division officer, described what it was really like to parachute during the invasion of Normandy.
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Vets bill would expand caregiver support, boost in-home care options
A sweeping veterans measure introduced by lawmakers on Tuesday would improve benefits for veteran caregivers and individuals facing homelessness.
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat accident
A member of the 80th Flying Training Wing died Monday after their ejection seat fired while they were sitting in the cockpit on the ground.
US stops Chinese-backed crypto firm from owning land near nuke base
President Joe Biden's order forces the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.
By Fatima Hussein and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Questions, grief linger at apartment where deputy killed US airman
A small shrine is growing with tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
By Tara Copp, AP
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan
House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.
Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warn
Some of the messaging meant to sow division is reaching veterans and service members by preying on their sense of duty to the U.S.
US aims to outpace China with AI on fighter jets, navigation and more
The United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems.
By Tara Copp, AP