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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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Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
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Airman behind famed ‘Burst of Joy’ photo dies at 92
Retired Col. Robert L. Stirm, the man featured in the famous Vietnam War Pulitzer Prize-winning photo “Burst of Joy” has died.
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Thanksgiving feasts deployed to troops around the world
Service members on ships in the Caribbean as well as National Guard members deployed to cities within the U.S. will get their turkey, too.
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Melania Trump, Usha Vance visit military families in North Carolina
The first and second ladies took part in activities with military-connected children at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, during a joint appearance.
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How a Nazi trial ended the just-following-orders defense for US troops
After Nuremberg, U.S. military policy stated troops have a duty to disobey orders “a man of ordinary sense and understanding would know to be illegal.”
ByRichard Sisk
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Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings.
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How the Battle of Hurtgen Forest became one of the biggest US losses
By the night of Nov. 20, the U.S. rifle companies alone had lost more than 40% of their strength.
ByMichael D. Hull
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Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents
Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier.
ByandKonstantin Toropin, The Associated Press
Aaron Kessler, The Associated Press
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Can a tabletop game explain why America lost the Vietnam War?
Fifty years after the last U.S. helicopters left Saigon, why America lost the Vietnam War is elusive. But can a tabletop wargame offer insight?
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National Guard rehearses stopping drone attacks at the World Cup
Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.
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Tennessee governor to keep Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling
The National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge’s order that blocked the troops.
ByAdrian Sainz, The Associated Press
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New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force
Wilsbach’s emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.

















