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Air Force solidifies fitness standards for special warfare trainees
The Special Warfare Training Wing solidified some of its standards and processes following intense scrutiny of a female trainee last year.
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Commander of 36th Wing relieved due to personal conduct ‘shortfalls’
Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch assumed command of the 36th Wing in June 2022.
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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
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The Punisher set to return on Disney+ for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.
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Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines
In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.
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A look at the uranium-based ammo the UK will send to Ukraine
Such rounds were developed by the U.S. during the Cold War to destroy Soviet tanks, including the same T-72 tanks that Ukraine now faces.
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DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.
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Marine son of astronaut Willie McCool tested on ‘Naked and Afraid’
Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.
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The Punisher set to return on Disney+ for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Jon Bernthal will return as The Punisher.
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Marine son of astronaut Willie McCool tested on ‘Naked and Afraid’
Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.
By Sarah Sicard
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‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ dazzles with spectacular chaos, destruction
"John Wick: Chapter 4" hits theaters March 24.
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Tucker Carlson shares bizarre tale of troops dying from UFO encounters
The Defense Department says this story is false.
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The future of Army stockpiles and Marine Bases | Defense News Weekly full episode 03.18.23
How will the Army keep its ammo stockpiles while helping Ukraine and does the USMC have in store for its bases. It’s this and more in Defense News Weekly.
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DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops
Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.
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Marine son of astronaut Willie McCool tested on ‘Naked and Afraid’
Sean McCool is a Marine veteran whose father piloted the space shuttle Columbia.
By Sarah Sicard
Boosting enlisted pay to boost recruiting? Nope.
Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies.
VA change will lower home loan rates for some Native American vets
Changes to the VA Native American Direct Loan program would drop interest rates from 6% to 2.5% for some home purchases.
North Korea fires cruise missiles as allies stage drills
Pyongyang launched cruise missiles just days after carrying out what it called a simulated nuclear attack on South Korea.
Transgender troops warn GOP bill could upend lives, weaken military
Senior military leaders to face questioning on transgender, diversity issues.
By Jacob Wendler
Commander of 36th Wing relieved due to personal conduct ‘shortfalls’
Brig. Gen. Paul R. Birch assumed command of the 36th Wing in June 2022.
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Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training in Oklahoma
Soldiers from Ukraine have been training on the weapon system at Fort Sill since January and will soon deploy to Ukraine with a Patriot missile battery.
Air Force tests in-flight bladder relief system for female pilots
The new system was desgined specifically with female pilots in mind.
By Sarah Sicard
Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
Biden designates national monument at former Army range
President Joe Biden is set to establish a new national monument, the Castner Range National Monument, in Texas at a former Army range.
US F-22s land in Philippines for first time, furthering defense ties
The landing comes as the United States and Philippines strengthen military relations as China becomes more aggressive in the South China Sea.
US to fast-track Abrams tanks for Ukraine by choosing older version
The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model.
Military Times Special Report: The Iraq War, 20 years later
The 2003 invasion of Iraq continues to resonate in the lives of troops today; a special report on the 20th anniversary of that momentous event.
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Space Force seeking $1.2B for ‘Long Range Kill Chains’ target tracking
Because the program is mostly classified, the budget documents offer few details on the sensors the service will develop.
‘John Wick: Chapter 4′ dazzles with spectacular chaos, destruction
"John Wick: Chapter 4" hits theaters March 24.
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