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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 ▸

China defense minister declines US meeting, breaking military talks

Nov 19th: The decision not to meet marks the first time the talks have broken down in a year. Read more ▸

Lawmakers advance plans to boost veteran caregiver support

Nov 19th: Bipartisan legislation passed by the House would improve at-home care options for ailing vets and mandate protections for community care programs. Read more ▸

Pentagon chief visits island near South China Sea in sign to Beijing

Nov 19th: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ended his last trip to the Philippines by visiting a military site near the disputed waterway. Read more ▸

Veteran who killed Iraqi civilian sentenced to prison for Capitol riot

Nov 18th: Edward Richmond Jr. attacked police officers with a metal baton during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Read more ▸

Chris Pratt-produced film on heroic military chaplains hits theaters

Nov 18th: The film highlights the lesser-known stories of military chaplains, uniformed pastors and leaders who deploy to conflict without weapons. Read more ▸

Soldier sentenced to prison for trading child sexual abuse material

Nov 18th: The soldier admitted in online messages to sexually abusing a child prior to being in the Army. Read more ▸

Marines commended for lifesaving efforts in near-drowning incidents

Nov 18th: A handful of Marines’ swimming skills were put to the test recently during incidents that required lifesaving measures. Read more ▸

Should women serve in combat? Trump’s defense pick reignites debate

Nov 18th: Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has made it clear that he believes men and women shouldn't serve together in combat units. Read more ▸

Second Trump presidency could mean harder line with defense industry

Nov 18th: Trump touted his administration's renegotiation of the Air Force One contract with Boeing as an example of how he could cut defense costs. Read more ▸

Last American soldier to leave Afghanistan to command US Army Europe

Nov 18th: The general, whose career has been defined by special operations, has been tapped to lead a conventional deterrence mission. Read more ▸

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