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Lessons learned from a military do-it-yourself move gone wrong
After a military officer's U-Haul ended up ransacked in a field, he's warning other troops about the possibility of theft during do-it-yourself moves.
Longer assignments coming soon for troops heading to South Korea
Longer tours will bring more stability for military forces and improve readiness and service members' quality of life, officials said.
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US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support
Six weeks after the Continental Army was formed in 1775, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since: “We need chaplains.”
Former Thunderbirds pilot takes on disease that grounded her career
Retired Col. Nicole Malachowski believes the military didn't give her the info she needed to prevent Lyme disease. She's now on a mission to change that.
Pentagon pulls back more National Guard troops in Los Angeles
The Pentagon is ending the deployment of all but 250 National Guard troops that were originally sent to LA in response to immigration protests.
10,000 VA employees are resigning in September. Here’s the list
"Mission-critical" workers were exempt from deferred resignations, but doctors and nurses are quitting anyway, The War Horse reports.
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Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
The battle cries “hooah,” “oorah,” and “hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each carries a history steeped in grit and camaraderie.
The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos
For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
What combat units and Little League teams have in common
Peel back the layers, and you’ll find more in common than you think — especially when it comes to the parents.
‘A new challenge’: Air Force vet becomes two-time living organ donor
Air Force veteran Lindsay Gutierrez is a two-time living organ donor after giving a kidney to a fellow veteran and part of her liver to another recipient.
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Pentagon report backs quality-of-life tweaks, not major pay changes
The periodic review of military compensation called troops' pay "strongly competitive" when compared to civilian wages.
Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon spars with Dems at confirmation hearing
Former FOX News host Pete Hegseth billed himself as an unconventional pick to shake up Pentagon operations.
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New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental health
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Trump picks Senate candidate Sam Brown to head VA memorial affairs
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Expecting mothers overseas now have doula coverage in Tricare test
Starting Jan. 1, Tricare expanded doula and lactation services to expectant mothers overseas. The services are part of a test that runs through 2026.
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TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net says
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