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How Trump’s Air Force pick could elevate space priorities
Troy Meink's specialization in space could upend the priorities of a service typically dominated by Air Force interests.
Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Austin will bid farewell Friday following a term that included three major military crises, a global pandemic and a brush with cancer.
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Army doctor who abused JBLM soldiers sentenced to over 13 years
Maj. Michael Stockin previously pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact and indecent viewing of male patients he treated at Madigan Army Medical Center.
Coast Guard arrests human smugglers who ram boat
The smugglers, Mexican citizens, were detained after Coast Guardsman disabled their motor with gunfire and pepper sprayed them.
Watchdog rebukes VA over failure to refund $110M in medical fees
The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.
Multi-year outreach blitz helped bring more vets into VA services
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
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More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools
A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.
Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
By J.D. Simkins
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.
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US military has more work to do integrating women, report finds
Women's perspectives are essential to U.S. national security strategy and operations, according to the report.
The secret behind this soldier’s hilarious Instagram Reels, TikToks
This soldier has found recruiting success by way of humorous social media videos.
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Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.
US troops overseas thwart multiple drone attacks in just days
"If and when we choose to respond, we’ll do so at a time of our choosing."
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The most recent report, which documented cases reported between August 2022 and April 2023, analyzed 291 UAP sightings.
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Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners
Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.
Mold, broken furniture … just a start to this family’s PCS nightmare
This family lost more than 70% of their belongings, valued at over $152K. The claims process added salt to the wound.
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Can poetry prevent veteran suicide?
Over 30,000 service members and veterans of the post-9/11 wars have died by suicide.
By Ben Weakley