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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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‘He can run but he can’t hide’: Joe Louis and the fight of his life
Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis’s personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black Americans in and out of the ring.
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The lost prison interview with Hermann Göring
From his prison cell on July 25, 1945, Göring was interviewed by Maj. Kenneth W. Hechler of the U.S. Army Europe’s Historical Division.
ByGilberto Villahermosa
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F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight test
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
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Trump leaves military action on table but floats talks with Venezuela
President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
ByandRegina Garcia Cano
Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press
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Hundreds of troops deployed to Portland, Chicago are being sent home
Those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission.
ByJulie Watson, The Associated Press
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GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusal
Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
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US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says
The president’s announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
ByAamer Madhani, The Associated Press
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Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
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With his bare hands, this sailor sealed off his ship to save its crew
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Oscar Peterson sacrificed all to keep his flaming ship in the fight.
ByJon Guttman
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US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam
Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.
ByMilitary Times staff
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During the Meuse-Argonne campaign, this trench runner took initiative
Sterling Morelock advanced his company but paid a painful price.
ByJon Guttman
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Airman killed Army veteran who attempted to stop dispute, police say
An Iraq War veteran was killed Wednesday morning while attempting to intervene in an alleged domestic dispute involving an active-duty airman.
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