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What troops, military families need to know about Tricare open season
Military families have some decisions to make about their health care before Tricare open season ends Dec. 9.
‘All for nothing’: Air Force trans troops sue over revoked retirement
Seventeen transgender service members filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking the opportunity for early retirement.
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Netherlands WWII cemetery removes displays honoring Black soldiers
ABMC, however, told Dutch news outlets that one panel is “off display, though not out of rotation,” although a second panel was “retired.”
This Korean War aviator was the first helicopter pilot to receive MOH
Even as a POW, John Koelsch fought for the men he rescued to the end.
Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes
Colombia's president has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the U.S. until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats.
Can Ken Burns revitalize American patriotism?
The 12-hour docuseries highlights nearly 150 characters and 36 battle sequences that range from the well-known, like Bunker Hill, to the more obscure.
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How Ahmed al-Sharaa ended up being welcomed to the White House
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The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
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Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
The next military shooter showdown: ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘Battlefield’
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Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes
Colombia's president has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the U.S. until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats.
Can Ken Burns revitalize American patriotism?
The 12-hour docuseries highlights nearly 150 characters and 36 battle sequences that range from the well-known, like Bunker Hill, to the more obscure.
Air Force eyes morale boost in revising dress, appearance guidance
Select personnel will be authorized to wear colored T-shirts with utility uniforms and can incorporate callsigns on name tags.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.
Air Force base housing landlord shuns pre-Thanksgiving Christmas decor
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US lifts Cambodian arms embargo after resuming military exercises
The United States has lifted a four-year arms embargo on Cambodia after announcing a resumption of the annual Angkor Sentinel military exercises.
By Luke Hunt
‘Gunners!’ revives forgotten chapter of air war over Korea
A new book details the experiences of gunners on propeller-driven B-29 Superfortresses locked in combat with supersonic jets during the Korean War.
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USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Latin American waters
The Navy's largest aircraft carrier is providing support to what the Pentagon is calling counternarcotics efforts in Central and South America.
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WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say
A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Judge allows deployment of West Virginia Guard in DC to continue
A West Virginia state judge has allowed the continued deployment of more than 300 West Virginia National Guard members to Washington, D.C.
Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
Military experts warn security hole in most AI chatbots can sow chaos
Current and former military officers are warning that countries are likely to exploit a security hole in artificial intelligence chatbots.
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From hot dogs to haircuts, your Veterans Day deals await
Veterans Day isn't just about the discounts, but these offers of appreciation can help stretch your dollar and bring some fun to Nov. 11.
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Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war."
Wolfe tapped as Air Force’s new top enlisted leader
Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
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