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US Marine designs Corps’ first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone

Feb 06th: Sgt. Henry David Volpe designed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D-printed drone. Read more ▸

Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds

Feb 06th: While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased. Read more ▸

Navy orders new fixed-wing pilot helmets

Feb 06th: The Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet will ultimately replace the HGU-55/P and HGU-68P legacy helmets. Read more ▸

First US warship visit to Chinese-built port in Cambodia cements new drift for Phnom Penh

Feb 06th: The recent port call by the USS Cincinnati came amid a warming of relations with Washington after a decade of sour ties that took an unwanted toll. Read more ▸

Finding solace in chickens: One veteran’s fight to save his flock and mental health

Feb 05th: Veterans lean on emotional support animals to help cope with their PTSD, but there are challenges to keeping them. Read more ▸

Trump calls for new nuclear pact as US-Russia treaty expires

Feb 05th: The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining U.S.-Russian nuclear arms pact, while Trump declared he wants a better deal. Read more ▸

Three Air National Guard pilots awarded top flying combat honor

Feb 05th: Three F-16 pilots took down Iranian missiles and drones set for Israel in April 2024 by using their aircraft missiles and 20mm cannons. Read more ▸

Newest Ford-class carrier USS John F. Kennedy aces sea trials

Feb 05th: The USS John F. Kennedy is set to join the Navy's fleet in March 2027. Read more ▸

NPS removes Native American signage at Little Bighorn National Monument

Feb 05th: NPS recently removed signage at Little Bighorn National Monument under Trump's "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History" executive order. Read more ▸

Army fires Fort Sill garrison commander

Feb 05th: Baird assumed command of the garrison in June 2024. A spokesperson confirmed that he remains on active duty. Read more ▸

US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

Feb 05th: High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read more ▸

Army to be more selective with reenlistment bonuses under new guidance

Feb 05th: Soldiers in roles that the Army considers harder to replace or more expensive to train are more likely to see higher bonuses. Read more ▸

Proper greetings, professionalism hammered home in Air Force memo

Feb 05th: A memo circulated to security forces airmen spelled out how personnel should greet those entering the base. Read more ▸

DOJ charges conspirators involved in Navy marriage fraud cases

Feb 05th: One sailor agreed to receive $45,000 in exchange for a sham wedding that would help a Chinese national gain American citizenship. Read more ▸

Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history

Feb 05th: At the age of 100, naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War. Read more ▸

Raytheon to ramp up missile production in Pentagon deals

Feb 04th: Raytheon has announced it will ramp up production of several key missile systems, weeks after Trump threatened to nix the company’s government contracts. Read more ▸

Army to deploy 10th Mountain Division brigade to CENTCOM

Feb 04th: The 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team will take over from an Iowa National Guard unit. Read more ▸

Bills seek to improve VA benefits for 9/11 survivors, other exposures

Feb 04th: A House subcommittee on Tuesday discussed proposed legislation on illnesses linked to service-connected exposures. Read more ▸

Iran, US to hold nuclear talks Friday as tensions remain high

Feb 04th: Tensions between the countries spiked after President Trump suggested the U.S. might use force against Iran in response to the crackdown on protesters. Read more ▸

Russian women in ICE custody after being detained at Camp Pendleton

Feb 04th: Two Russian women allegedly in search of McDonald’s instead ended up at the main gate of the California base. Read more ▸

US military conducts strikes on Islamic State members in Syria

Feb 04th: The new round of strikes follows the deadly December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter. Read more ▸

Refurbishment causes Air Force base residents to seek off-base housing

Feb 04th: The RAF Croughton, England, housing office is assisting residents that are required to move off base with finding accommodations. Read more ▸

Destroyer USS Truxtun deploys amid military buildup near Iran

Feb 04th: The destroyer departed from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, for what the service called a scheduled deployment. Read more ▸

Troops, veterans get free streaming of extended Olympics coverage

Feb 04th: Those verified through ShopMyExchange.com can get free access to more than 2,500 hours streaming at the Winter Olympics. Read more ▸

Soldier who died shielding Polish ally to receive Medal of Honor

Feb 04th: On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called the family of Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis to confirm that their son was approved for the award. Read more ▸

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