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Navy removes CO of Airborne Command & Control Squadron 115

Nov 22nd: Cmdr. Charles Diehl is the third commanding officer the Navy has fired in November. Read more ▸

Army major becomes first reservist to receive rare Astronaut Device

Nov 22nd: Maj. Kate Rubins joins the rare ranks of a handful of soldiers who have earned the right to wear the Army Aviation Badge with the Astronaut Device. Read more ▸

Senate stalls general’s promotion as Trump mulls Afghan exit probe

Nov 22nd: Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s promotion stalled Thursday when his name was left off a list of nearly 1,000 military promotions. Read more ▸

Pentagon head lands in Fiji to work on basing, logistics deals

Nov 22nd: Lloyd Austin's visit marks the first time a U.S. defense secretary has visited the island nation. Read more ▸

Marine Corps F-35C notches first overseas combat strike

Nov 21st: Marine F-35C pilots hit Houthi positions being used to target military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea area. Read more ▸

As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust

Nov 21st: VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue. Read more ▸

Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs

Nov 21st: Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge." Read more ▸

US arms stockpiles strained by Ukraine, Israel support: INDOPACOM boss

Nov 21st: Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned military aid for the countries could hamper America's ability to respond to China should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific. Read more ▸

Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing

Nov 20th: In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short. Read more ▸

The Osprey’s safety issues caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it

Nov 20th: The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded following a crash that killed eight U.S. troops in Japan, but questions remain about its safety. Read more ▸

Could a fighter jet software upgrade have saved this pilot’s life?

Nov 20th: The Navy has declined to answer questions about a fatal Super Hornet crash, and whether a safety system could have saved the pilot's life. Read more ▸

VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictions

Nov 20th: Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high. Read more ▸

Army sergeant drowns while snorkeling on Hawaii vacation

Nov 20th: Sgt. Joelle Pamplona drowned while snorkeling in rough surf with two friends who survived. Read more ▸

Army two-star received verbal counseling for suspension incident

Nov 20th: Maj. Gen. Joseph Lestorti continues to serve and has been selected for a follow on assignment. Read more ▸

Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change

Nov 20th: Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts. Read more ▸

Female recruits now shipping equally to MCRDs Parris Island, San Diego

Nov 20th: The Marine Corps has hit its goal of assigning women to its boot camps the same way it assigns men. Read more ▸

Marines put new amphibious vehicle to the test in first at-sea drill

Nov 20th: Nearly 200 Marines and 400 sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 conducted the drills off the coast of Camp Pendleton. Read more ▸

Pentagon to send Ukraine anti-personnel mines ‘soon,’ US says

Nov 20th: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wouldn't say whether the mines are part of a new round of military aid announced this week. Read more ▸

Eligible veterans get easier access to military bases under new rules

Nov 20th: New rules allow veterans and caregivers to enroll for streamlined access to military installations. Read more ▸

US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before Trump

Nov 19th: The latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict. Read more ▸

Two soldiers get prison time for creating child sexual abuse material

Nov 19th: The pair also took explicit photos of other soldiers without their consent. Read more ▸

Ukraine fires US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for first time

Nov 19th: The use of the long-range missiles came as Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for using nuclear weapons. Read more ▸

Air Force A-10 will no longer bare teeth overseas with Korea exit

Nov 19th: The Air Force will begin removing its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from Osan Air Base starting in January 2025. Read more ▸

Soldier creates device that speeds up Apache missile system rearming

Nov 19th: A wheelbarrow-like cart cut an 8-minute job to under a minute. Read more ▸

Army taps ‘Ghost Fleet’ authors to write novel on multi-domain warfare

Nov 19th: The Army’s concept of future warfare is getting the Tom Clancy treatment. Read more ▸

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