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Marine Corps eyes future stability of Indo-Pacific with Balikatan 2025
This year's exercise marks 40 years of joint drills aimed at strengthening the U.S. and Philippines' defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
Military moves are improving some under new contract, general claims
After months' of problems, officials are seeing fewer claims tied to delays in shipments.
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Navy divers, Polish forces to aid in recovery of missing US soldiers
Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”
Confirmation hearing set on Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 31, 2025.
USS Nimitz waves goodbye to San Diego for likely final deployment
The Nimitz aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1975, was designed for a 50-year service life.
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
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Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services
Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.
Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Drone attacks on US troops in Middle East rise to 55 in under a month
The U.S. has struck multiple targets in Syria in retaliation.
Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominations
The plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.
DC National Guard assisting cops, fire department at March for Israel
Three dozen troops are supporting D.C first responders.
VA officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment are reassigned
Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager.
Open season is here for Tricare, dental and new child care accounts
Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans.
By Karen Jowers
Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
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Calls for more oversight, punishment after major military disasters
A senior Democratic senator thinks too many major military mistakes go unpunished or are insufficiently investigated.
Marines grapple with highest suicide rate of all US military services
In total, 61 active duty Marines and six Marine reservists died by suicide in 2022.
Military spouses bring skills, flexibility to workforce, veterans say
One veteran called military spouses the "glue" that holds families together.
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