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Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks

Nov 05th: Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April. Read more ▸

Experts: Full nuclear weapons tests would backfire on US

Nov 05th: Experts agreed if the U.S. resumed full nuclear weapons tests, other nations would do the same — giving them a chance to catch up on nuclear knowledge. Read more ▸

USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Caribbean

Nov 04th: The USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the Mediterranean for the Caribbean to support the increasing U.S. military footprint there. Read more ▸

Air Force adopts new grooming standards to align with Hegseth’s vision

Nov 04th: An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns. Read more ▸

Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Nov 04th: Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq. Read more ▸

Marines fire entire command for Osprey squadron in Hawaii

Nov 04th: A Marine general fired the commander, executive officer and senior enlisted leader for an Osprey squadron in Hawaii last week. Read more ▸

Airmen plead guilty to false statements in shooting that suspended M18

Nov 03rd: Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman. Read more ▸

Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missing

Nov 03rd: Under a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent. Read more ▸

Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence

Nov 03rd: Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation. Read more ▸

DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown

Nov 03rd: Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds. Read more ▸

More shutdown assistance offered through military stores

Nov 03rd: Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available. Read more ▸

Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour

Nov 03rd: In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise. Read more ▸

Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees

Nov 03rd: Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans. Read more ▸

Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia

Nov 03rd: Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government. Read more ▸

VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say

Nov 03rd: Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing. Read more ▸

Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD

Nov 03rd: The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S. Read more ▸

US, China reportedly agree to set up military communication channels

Nov 02nd: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, late Saturday on the sidelines of a regional security meeting. Read more ▸

Latest US strike in Caribbean kills 3 alleged drug smugglers

Nov 02nd: The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Saturday. Read more ▸

Citing Christian persecution, Trump hints at military use in Nigeria

Nov 02nd: Discussion of military action comes as the president ramped up allegations that Nigeria is failing to rein in persecution of its Christian population. Read more ▸

Meet the only B-26 Marauder crewman to receive the Medal of Honor

Nov 01st: With fire streaming from his engine and the right wing half enveloped in flames, Lindsey led the formation to drop their 2,000-pound loads over France. Read more ▸

The AEF ‘lost’ his MOH paperwork. It took nearly 70 years to correct.

Oct 31st: With half his troops down, Cpl. Freddie Stowers led the rest. Read more ▸

Anduril’s drone wingman begins flight tests

Oct 31st: Anduril emphasized the semiautonomous piloting of its YFQ-44A collaborative combat aircraft in its first flight test. Read more ▸

Air Force extends airmen, guardians for 60 days due to shutdown

Oct 31st: The extension affects roughly 50 airmen and Space Force guardians who were scheduled to separate this November. Read more ▸

Marine Corps greenlights boat-based recon companies, narco-subs

Oct 31st: The Marine Corps is dialing back its vision for shallow-water littoral regiments, but greenlighting a new unit with special high-speed boats. Read more ▸

Meet the WWII ace and Medal of Honor recipient who mastered the P-47

Oct 31st: Neel Kearby became a hardcore “believer” in the P-47 and devoted himself to developing a doctrine for making the most of the Thunderbolt’s diving speed. Read more ▸

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