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Air Force 3-star tapped as next Northern Command boss
Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot currently serves as the No. 2 officer at U.S. Central Command.
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Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral
A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.
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Military Benefits Guide 2023
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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2022 Best for Vets: Employers
Explore Military Times' official ranking of employers who have programs and policies that support veterans.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Education & Transition
Take advantage of TA: Tips for transitioning into school life
Tuition Assistance offers 100 percent of your tuition paid for while you’re on active duty.
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China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv
China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.
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White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control post-treaty
The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.
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Pentagon draws ire of lawmakers over war crimes evidence sharing
Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.
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Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?
“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”
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Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?
“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”
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‘Ghosts of Beirut’ spotlights decades-long CIA hunt for terror leader
The 25-year manhunt launched in the wake of the 1983 Beirut bombings form the basis of the four-part Showtime series “Ghosts of Beirut."
By Jon Simkins
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Revolver of Confederacy’s Jefferson Davis fetches $470K at auction
A revolver worn by Confederate States of America President Jefferson Davis on the day of his surrender fetched a pretty penny.
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Army bomb tech, three other troops dominate Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
A civilian chef didn't know what to do with the powdered eggs in round three.
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New Army fitness regimen and the Marines’ ‘innovation unit’ | Defense News Weekly for 5.27.23
Is the old PT test dead? The Army tries out a new comprehensive health regimen. Plus, the Marines mint a new tech-focused unit, and a Memorial Day message.
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Pentagon draws ire of lawmakers over war crimes evidence sharing
Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.
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Air Force 3-star tapped as next Northern Command boss
Lt. Gen. Gregory Guillot currently serves as the No. 2 officer at U.S. Central Command.
Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?
“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”
By Sarah Sicard
America faces a tidal wave of aging military veterans
The number of women veterans over the age of 65 is expected to increase by a staggering 237% between 2021 and 2041, according to data from VA.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
Biden thanks Air Force Academy grads for choosing ‘service over self’
More than 900 academy graduates are becoming second lieutenants in either the Air Force or Space Force.
US defense secretary calls China’s refusal to meet unfortunate
On a stop in Tokyo, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of communication between Washington's and Beijing's defense authorities.
Intel leaks ‘will never happen again,’ vows top National Guard officer
Gen. Daniel Hokanson said investigations so far have not shown systemic problems with who has access to the military's most sensitive secrets.
Chinese ship accused of looting iconic WWII shipwrecks
An illegal Chinese salvage operation is suspected to have raided two iconic World War II wrecks.
By Claire Barrett
Air Force picks Colorado for more Space Force missions
Four more Space Force missions will now be based in Colorado Springs.
By Tara Copp, Associated Press
Three more states sending National Guard troops to US-Mexico border
Three more governors joined a growing list of states sending soldiers or other state law enforcement officers to the U.S. border with Mexico.
By Sarah Rankin, The Associated Press
Program allowing enlisted airmen to trade bases begins Thursday
The policy aims to give troops more control over their careers and keep them in uniform longer.
Graphic novel tells story of World War I’s ‘most outstanding soldier’
"General John Pershing recognized Samuel Woodfill as the most outstanding soldier of the First World War."
By Sarah Sicard
Transitioning out of the military? Here’s your checklist and timeline
Staying proactive and ensuring you arrive at each point when you’re supposed to will keep you from losing your mind as your ETS date approaches.
By Blake Stillwell
Wisconsin legislators consider bills on National Guard sex assaults
A study committee began working on legislation last summer to tighten oversight of sexual assault complaints within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Graduating Air Force cadets prepare for visit by commander in chief
President Joe Biden will give the commencement address at the Air Force Academy’s graduation Thursday.
By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado Newsline