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None of the US Air Force’s linguists spoke Ukrainian. Then Russia invaded.
Air Force linguists scrambled to keep up through the Afghanistan withdrawal and, now, the war in Ukraine.
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Navy veteran McCain, groundbreaking Air Force general among Medal of Freedom recipients
The notable military figures were included among 17 individuals being granted the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Multiple errors led to fuel leak in Pearl Harbor water, Navy says
Some 6,000 people, including Navy, Army and Air Force families, suffered nausea, headaches, rashes and other symptoms.
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US Navy, Air Force running ‘capstone test’ of new high-power microwave missile
The High-Powered Joint Electromagnetic Non-Kinetic Strike Weapon (HiJENKS) uses microwave technology to disable an adversary’s electronic systems.
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New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault
“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
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Should WWII’s last Medal of Honor recipient get a state funeral?
Hershel “Woody” Williams, awarded the nation's highest combat honor in 1945, passed away Wednesday.
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View the 2022 winners and sign-up to watch the live stream of the awards ceremony on July 12th.
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The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Chris Pratt picks military veterans for ‘The Terminal List’
The team hired real special ops members to appear in a major combat scene and also employed former troops behind-the-scenes in a variety of roles.
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‘Feeding our paycheck to the pumps’: Troops, families deal with inflation
"Our head is above water, but I'm not sure for how long," one soldier said of his family.
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GI Bill fix would ease financial reporting rules for colleges
Some schools have reported significant problems in navigating recent changes to veterans education benefits.
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‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide
Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.
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How this E-8 bought a McLaren without financing at 27 percent
Patience is the key to owning the car of your dreams without breaking the bank.
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Lost rifle is latest in feud between Texas Guard and butterfly preserve
It's not every day that a butterfly enthusiast gets an M4A1. But Monday was that day.
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How this E-8 bought a McLaren without financing at 27 percent
Patience is the key to owning the car of your dreams without breaking the bank.
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MyNavy HR Facebook to sailors: please stop trolling us
The Facebook page has morphed into a motley array of justifiable sailor snark
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Iowa man fined $855 for injuring Marine while shooting at a squirrel
The now Marine experiences memory loss, is unable to walk unassisted and can no longer use his left arm.
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Relatives say Lois “Bunny” Drueke spoke to her son Alexander Drueke, one of two Alabama veterans captured earlier this month in Ukraine, via telephone.
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