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What is the Osprey, the aircraft at the center of multiple tragedies?
A brief history of the iconic, sometimes deadly, V-22.
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Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say
While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.
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Military Times “Best for Vets”
The #1 resource for veterans exploring their next job opportunity or educational path.
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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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Special Coverage: Paris Air Show
Defense News provides a complete and comprehensive coverage of the 2023 Paris Air Show. Discover more.
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Military Benefits Guide 2023
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
EDITOR'S PICKS
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Veterans
Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
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VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
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Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.
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Where the ‘Battleship’ board game originated
Historians trace its origins back to World War I.
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Why some troops consider their military service a dating app red flag
Dating is tough, but apparently military service makes it harder.
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Where the ‘Battleship’ board game originated
Historians trace its origins back to World War I.
By Sarah Sicard
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Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty
There must be something in the water.
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43 most timeless war movies ever made
If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.
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Watch Navy football players react to 2023 uniform reveal for game against Army
See the moment sailors got their first live look at the custom uniforms created for the annual Army-Navy football clash.
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Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.
Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadrons
They worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.
Lawmakers press VA for stronger rules against discrimination
Congressional Democrats and outside advocates say updated policies for the department are long overdue.
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing
The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.
Where the ‘Battleship’ board game originated
Historians trace its origins back to World War I.
By Sarah Sicard
VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023
Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.
Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty
There must be something in the water.
By Jon Simkins
Promotions to chief master sergeant hit highest rate since 2016
The latest figure is 2.2 percentage points higher than last year’s selection rate, and 4.3 percentage points higher than the recent low of 18.2% in 2021.
Soldier signs up thousands of troops for bone marrow donation
Now, Spc. Christian Sutton is known as “Bone Marrow Guy.”
By Sarah Sicard
Air Force C-17s deliver first round of humanitarian aid for Gaza
The shipment was the first of a series the U.S. will deliver to Egypt.
Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving Tuesday
The relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.
By Karen Jowers
VA delays disputed change in how it pays for veterans’ ambulance trips
New rules were set to go into effect next February but will now be delayed until 2025.
Attacks on US troops in Middle East have diminished, Pentagon says
The four-day break has been the longest since steady attacks began on Oct. 17.
Critics bash Minot AFB after airmen told to avoid conservative rally
“All Air Force airmen have a constitutional right to freedom of assembly,” the base said on Facebook.
43 most timeless war movies ever made
If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.
Top 9 places to cry inside the Pentagon
Working at the Pentagon, home to the U.S. Department of Defense, is not exactly an easy job.
By Sarah Sicard