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Black junior enlisted likelier to face punishment than white airmen

A new report finds Black airmen in the ranks of E-1 to E-4 are more likely than their white counterparts to face Article 15 or court-martial referrals.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

9 days ago

More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail

A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

Planning to Move This Summer? How a VA Loan Works for You

But if you’ve done the math, you may think you can’t afford a home. The median home value in the United States is $217,600, and prices can go much higher depending on where you’re buying. Fortunately, veterans have a way to avoid the high costs of getting into a home with a Veteran Affairs loan.

5 years ago

Airman moves on from Article 15, safeguards thousands of lives with tornado warning

Airman 1st Class Mary Kapuscinski is credited with preserving the lives of thousands of people in May, after she received an Article 15 in 2017.

By Diana Stancy

5 years ago

Black Rifle Coffee’s music video showcases the military’s day-to-day monotonies the public never sees

The melody brings to mind the many delectable symphonies concocted by legendary musicians and rock-wielding demon tamers, Tenacious D.

5 years ago

Deal to move defense bill lets 2020 candidates vote on Iran

The Senate found a novel way to advance the National Defense Authorization Act.

5 years ago

Legal bombshell explodes on SEAL war crimes trial

SEAL medic says that Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher didn't kill an Islamic State prisoner of war. He did.

By Carl Prine

5 years ago

Shanahan nomination implosion raises anew questions about White House background checks

Allegations of family domestic violence problems did not surface in his earlier confirmation process.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

19th Air Force, key training unit, gets new commander

Wills now oversees the 19 training locations of the 19th Air Force, including key pilot training units.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

The unsung value of the AR-10

The AR-15's proliferation wouldn’t be if not for the development of the AR-10—the rifle’s slightly larger predecessor. The AR-10 was first brought to market in 1956 as a paratrooper rifle, according to a history of the firearm written by Army Reserve Maj. Sam Pikula.

5 years ago

Graphic novel spotlights actions of Medal of Honor recipient who, even in a body bag, refused to die

Benavidez was not one to be deterred by gun shot, shrapnel, or stab wounds.

5 years ago

House lawmakers have a list of demands before funding the F-15EX

Unless it submits details about the F-15EX program to Congress, the U.S. Air Force may be unable to buy all eight jets it wants in 2020.

By Valerie Insinna

5 years ago