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Man killed by US Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was VA nurse

Jan 24th: Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs, his family said. Read more ▸

Why the US Army must focus on winning the first battle of the next war

Jan 24th: U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll writes that the service, despite raising standards and eliminating barriers in 2025, has "only scratched the surface." Read more ▸

Trump remarks on NATO troops in Afghanistan spark global indignation

Jan 23rd: The White House on Friday stood by Trump’s characterization of NATO, emphasizing the disparities within the transatlantic alliance. Read more ▸

Navy bans sailors from using kratom, other drugs

Jan 23rd: Sailors who violate the new policy will face administrative and or disciplinary action. Read more ▸

Brown water afflicts residents of military housing in New Jersey

Jan 23rd: Pictures of dark and cloudy water have circulated online, highlighting an issue of water discoloration at bases like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Read more ▸

White House Golden Dome delays ‘frustrating’ to key lawmaker

Jan 23rd: Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Co., stressed that the U.S. must keep to its ambitious game plan regarding the missile defense shield proposal. Read more ▸

Select Marines who reenlist could be eligible for a $50,000 bonus

Jan 23rd: Some of the kickers are meant to encourage Marines to make lateral moves into the cyber, special operations and drone technician fields, among other roles. Read more ▸

How a repair ship captain received the Medal of Honor at Pearl Harbor

Jan 23rd: Even being blown overboard could not stop Cassin Young from saving his ship. Read more ▸

Bahrain naval base begins $15 million barracks renovation

Jan 23rd: The updates to unaccompanied housing are part of the Navy's "Sailors First" and Barracks Task Force initiatives. Read more ▸

Ukrainian leaders find lessons in Trump’s daring Venezuela raid

Jan 23rd: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dared the West to act against the Kremlin in his speech on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Read more ▸

I used VR therapy to treat my PTSD. Here’s what happened next.

Jan 23rd: A firsthand look at how Neurova Labs is tackling PTSD — with just a headset. Read more ▸

Top NATO commanders standing by for policy guidance on Arctic mission

Jan 23rd: Grynkewich said NATO’s military headquarters has “a ton of expertise” that could be used to organize an Arctic mission. Read more ▸

VA leader’s policies delaying care, destroying work force, report says

Jan 22nd: The VA has lost 40,000 employees in the past year, 88% of whom worked in the Veterans Health Administration, according to the report. Read more ▸

AI-powered military neurotech: Mind enhancement or control?

Jan 22nd: AI's ability to monitor a warfighter’s mental state, visuals or inner dialog may outpace the ability to shield that data from misuse, some scientists say. Read more ▸

The Navy’s largest ship continues to be plagued by plumbing issues

Jan 22nd: The vessel recently averaged about one maintenance call per day related to sewage issues, a U.S. Fleet Forces Command spokesperson confirmed. Read more ▸

Army orders soldiers to stand by for possible Minneapolis deployment

Jan 22nd: The order comes amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown. Read more ▸

Qatar-gifted Air Force One plane delivery expected this summer

Jan 22nd: The administration's acceptance of a plane from Qatar to use as a short-term Air Force One has sparked concerns about cost and ethics. Read more ▸

Space Forces Southern activated amid Western Hemisphere focus

Jan 22nd: The U.S. Space Force officially activated the component in a ceremony on Wednesday, formalizing its role in space operations across the Western Hemisphere. Read more ▸

‘Militarily stupid to insult your allies’ — and other advice from 1942

Jan 22nd: The pamphlet, issued to American GIs about to travel overseas to Britain, was intended to ease any friction between the young servicemen and the locals. Read more ▸

‘A soap opera’: How Ukraine’s frontline soldiers view peace talks

Jan 22nd: "This is the war of exhaustion,” said one Ukrainian soldier at the front. “And we are exhausted. ... [But] I trust the stubbornness of my fellow citizens.” Read more ▸

Coast Guard reporting of sexual assault cases still lacking, GAO finds

Jan 22nd: The Coast Guard is facing scrutiny after a recent report cited ongoing failures in how the service has reported cases of sexual assault and harassment. Read more ▸

Georgia National Guard train troops to fly small quadcopter drones

Jan 21st: The 12-day course was developed as an initiative of Georgia Army National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Jason Fryman. Read more ▸

Amid Greenland tensions, US forces prep for NATO’s ‘Cold Response 26′

Jan 21st: The drills are slated to get underway against a backdrop of uncertainty about the future of relations between the U.S. and its longstanding allies. Read more ▸

Marine veteran dies in ‘security incident’ on Camp Lejeune

Jan 21st: A Marine veteran died during what base officials have described as a “security incident” at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Jan. 13. Read more ▸

Army doubling up soldiers in Hawaii barracks to meet housing demand

Jan 21st: Army leaders met Tuesday with troops to detail their plans to house single soldiers during a planned buildup of roughly 690 service members this year. Read more ▸

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