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Air Force revives air-to-air battle competition, with a Pacific twist

The Air Force has held one "William Tell" competition in the 27 years since it paused the regular meets in 1996.

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105 years after his death, WWI doughboy finally receives proper burial

On June 7, the American Battle Monuments Commission, alongside French and U.S. officials, interred its first Great War unknown since 1988.

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Pentagon officials defend diversity and inclusion at Pride Month event

The Pentagon’s diversity and inclusion efforts have not been enacted without controversy.

Here’s how to start paying back student loans when pandemic pause ends

More than 40 million borrowers will have to start paying back their loans by the end of the summer.

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Florida expands state defense force, establishes it as permanent unit

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to expand the size and the budget of the Florida State Guard, a separate entity from the Florida National Guard.

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Military service key factor in 3 decades of extremist attacks

One-quarter of all extremism-driven mass casualty attacks and plots from 1990 through 2022 were devised by perpetrators with military backgrounds.

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Propaganda film casts Chinese Army as saintly liberators

The two-minute video is a cartoonish depiction of the country’s military as a saintly.

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NATO prepares unprecedented air exercise in show of force to Russia

Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia.

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Nearly $2M available for military families in Guam after typhoon

Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.

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Former airman loses appeal in 2005 double homicide case at Robins AFB

Andrew Witt, a former senior airman, was convicted in 2005 of a double homicide, and was later sentenced to life without parole.

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When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?

One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.

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A military man in combat in a scene from the 2001 film "Black Hawk Down."

43 of the most timeless war movies ever made

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

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Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle

“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.

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Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.

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Air Force aviators could nab $50K each year by staying in uniform

Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years.

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Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls

Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.

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US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

3 days ago

Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation

Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

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What are disinformation and extremism? And why should troops be aware?

An overview of disinformation and extremism and the debate surrounding their spread among military and veteran communities.

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Independent news and analysis about the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

The Air Force has held one "William Tell" competition in the 27 years since it paused the regular meets in 1996.

On June 7, the American Battle Monuments Commission, alongside French and U.S. officials, interred its first Great War unknown since 1988.

The Pentagon’s diversity and inclusion efforts have not been enacted without controversy.

More than 40 million borrowers will have to start paying back their loans by the end of the summer.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to expand the size and the budget of the Florida State Guard, a separate entity from the Florida National Guard.

One-quarter of all extremism-driven mass casualty attacks and plots from 1990 through 2022 were devised by perpetrators with military backgrounds.

The two-minute video is a cartoonish depiction of the country’s military as a saintly.

Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia.

Relief societies are providing grants to military, families in Guam for basic needs such as shelter, food and gas.

Andrew Witt, a former senior airman, was convicted in 2005 of a double homicide, and was later sentenced to life without parole.

One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.

The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.

Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years.

Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

An overview of disinformation and extremism and the debate surrounding their spread among military and veteran communities.