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Joint Base San Antonio moves troops after legionella found in plumbing
The service members at Liberty Barracks are all temporary residents undergoing treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center.
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Thousands of National Guardsmen help in Florida after Hurricane Ian
National Guard members from several states are helping Florida communities devastated by Hurricane Ian.
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Hurricane Ian avoids direct hit on MacDill but aims for JB Charleston
Early indications are that Air Force and Space Force units in Florida managed to avoid widespread destruction.
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Airman accused of insider attack in Syria headed to court-martial
The trial of the explosive ordnance disposal technician is slated to run March 6-16 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
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Air Force leaders urge more focus on mental health as suicides rise
"If we pay attention to this as leaders, we can make a difference," Secretary Frank Kendall said.
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Records contradict House candidate’s account of military punishment
One question that has surfaced amid J.R. Majewski’s campaign for a congressional seat is why he could not reenlist in the Air Force.
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Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
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Here are the new leaders of the Space Force and US Strategic Command
The moves were noncontroversial and came amid a flurry of military confirmations finalized late Thursday afternoon.
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Feds allege online lender ‘overcharged and deceived’ troops, families
Troops had to agree to a monthly membership fee before they could get a loan, feds allege.
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North Korea fires missiles after Harris leaves South Korea
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea hours after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris flew home from a visit to South Korea.
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Will vegan meals finally join the MRE lineup?
The Defense Logistics Agency is exploring plant-based MREs.
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VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
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Zelenskyy to Russians: Get names tattooed so we can ID your corpses
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has generated no shortage of eye-catching headlines and propaganda.
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Will vegan meals finally join the MRE lineup?
The Defense Logistics Agency is exploring plant-based MREs.
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What happened to Jeffrey Dahmer’s Army career?
Notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer served in the Army from 1979 to 1981.
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Taliban bans popular video game for ‘promoting violence’
The Taliban has banned more than 23 million websites since seizing control of the country in August 2021.
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The VA lays out its plan on whether it will provide access to abortion following the Roe v. Wade decision, and highlights from the AFA conference.
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Feds allege online lender ‘overcharged and deceived’ troops, families
Troops had to agree to a monthly membership fee before they could get a loan, feds allege.
By Karen Jowers
Airman accused of insider attack in Syria headed to court-martial
The trial of the explosive ordnance disposal technician is slated to run March 6-16 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
North Korea fires missiles after Harris leaves South Korea
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea hours after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris flew home from a visit to South Korea.
Will vegan meals finally join the MRE lineup?
The Defense Logistics Agency is exploring plant-based MREs.
By Sarah Sicard
VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
VA community clinics expand Ketamine treatment options for depression
Ketamine Wellness Centers is offering veterans access to the first FDA-approved ketamine nasal spray at its clinics across the west.
Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.
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Air Force leaders urge more focus on mental health as suicides rise
"If we pay attention to this as leaders, we can make a difference," Secretary Frank Kendall said.
Records contradict House candidate’s account of military punishment
One question that has surfaced amid J.R. Majewski’s campaign for a congressional seat is why he could not reenlist in the Air Force.
Air Force’s new ‘Purple Book’ challenges airmen to think bigger
Air Force leaders have sought a larger role in the joint force for several years.
Fears of openly gay troops were vastly overblown: Pentagon report
Concerns about combat effectiveness and unit cohesion were basically unfounded, researchers found.
With a mix of donated weapons, Ukraine’s defenders adapt in war
Gen. James Hecker, the head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, told reporters Sept. 19 that Russia has lost more than 60 fighter jets in the war so far.
VA to screen all patients for toxic exposure issues
The move is part of the PACT Act, passed this summer to improve benefits for veterans dealing with those injuries.
North Korea test launches missiles on eve of Harris trip to Seoul
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Wednesday, a day before U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is to visit South Korea.
DoD considers universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-old military kids
Other efforts include programs to allow kids outside the installation to attend on-base DoD schools and rural kids to attend DoDEA's Virtual High School.
By Karen Jowers