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Amid Iran conflict, ‘non-hostile’ deaths of 2 US airmen raise overseas toll
Two U.S. airmen supporting operations against Iran died last week in “non-hostile” incidents, raising the death toll to 23 since the war began.
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Congressman calls for tougher Pentagon oversight in bid for committee chair
In his bid to reclaim chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith called for greater scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad.
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Under threat of air strikes, US looks to bolster base infrastructure with 3D printing
U.S. Air Force officials conceded that troop housing at Middle East bases was “never designed for the threat environment now arriving overhead.”
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First HH-60W to succeed aging Hueys arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The first of 26 HH-60W Jolly Green IIs arrived to Joint Base Andrews on Monday, marking the first time in almost 60 years since a new rotary-wing aircraft called the D.C. area home.
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US Air Force asks industry for new cruise missile for Ukraine
The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors to mass produce the Extended Range Attack Munition for Ukraine.
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Space Force officially activates Special Operations Command component
The Space Force established a service component in Special Operations Command to deploy in contested, communications-degraded environments.
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Low-altitude Air Force One Halloween flyover rattles DC residents
During a White House Halloween celebration, trick-or-treaters and D.C. residents were surprised with a flyover that left some unsettled by its low altitude and only 15-minute warning.
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258 veterans are running for House, Senate in midterm elections
A record number of veterans are running for Congress this year, including many female and independent candidates.
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Hegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplains
The Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program is designed to develop chaplains from within the ranks.
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Air and Space Museum to unveil ‘Modern Military Aviation’ on Veterans Day
The exhibit, opening on Nov. 11, showcases over 150 aviation artifacts from the post-WWII era through the present day.
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Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military planner on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, was fired over accusations he leaked classified information to the public.
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Premiums for Tricare Young Adult to rise by an average 11% in 2027
Premiums for a health program that covers military dependents ages 21 to 26 will range from nearly $400 to almost $900 a month next year.
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Rise of the defense industry innovators | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.3.26
As the American military seeks new capabilities and advanced systems amid rapid change, defense companies of all sizes showcased their solutions at a major defense conference.
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Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department’s history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should “move cautiously,” one senator said.
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A bullet struck his heart at Pearl Harbor. His widow just returned it.
After 84 years, the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of sailor Dean Darrow was returned to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.
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Trump says he will send troops to Portland
President Trump said he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle what he is calling “domestic terrorists.”
ByandClaire Rush, The Associated Press
Chris Megerian, The Associated Press
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DOD needs to shore up help for troops with gambling problems, GAO says
More clarity is needed to define who’s responsible for certain steps to prevent and treat gambling disorder among troops, government auditors said.
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China remains No. 1 threat in space: Space Force general
China is catching up to the U.S. military’s space capabilities at an “incredible pace,” said Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess.
ByCarla Babb
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Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor
Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill.
ByKonstantin Toropin, The Associated Press
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How Hitler’s fear-inducing ‘flying bomb’ ushered in drone warfare
The V-1 “flying bomb” could accurately be described in today’s nomenclature as an unmanned aerial vehicle — moreover, as the first suicide drone.
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New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere
The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Trump’s “America First” agenda to defend the homeland, with China a key focus.
ByCarla Babb
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Hegseth abruptly summons hundreds of top military leaders to meeting
The directive doesn’t offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.
By,Konstantin Toropin
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Ben Finley, The Associated Press
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Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get flu shot
The Pentagon has introduced exemptions for reservists and proclaimed that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members.
ByKonstantin Toropin, The Associated Press
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Russian warplanes detected flying near Alaska again, US military says
The U.S. military says fighter jets have intercepted Russian warplanes near Alaska for the third time in about a month and the ninth time this year.
ByAamer Madhani, The Associated Press
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More troops suspended pending investigations into Kirk-related posts
More than a dozen service members have been suspended or relieved of duties for social media activity related to Charlie Kirk’s death.
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