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Hegseth to visit Panama as Trump says US is ‘reclaiming’ its canal
The Trump administration has discussed the Panama Canal as part of its goal to expand America's territory.
VA leaders to halt mortgage rescue program launched last year
The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program aimed to help financially strapped veterans get lower interest rates and avoid eviction from their homes.
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Trump fires 4-star general heading NSA, US Cyber Command
Gen. Tim Haugh had served as director of the National Security Agency and headed U.S. Cyber Command since 2023.
Trump fires several national security officials over loyalty concerns
The move comes soon after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged Trump to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his MAGA agenda.
Navy relieves CO of Navy Information Operations Command Colorado
Cmdr. Christopher Johnson was relieved of his duties "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command," the Navy said.
Defense officials considering cuts to military treatment facilities
Officials are examining facilities across the military medical system, which could mean closing some facilities or downgrading some hospitals to clinics.
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Opinion
Tuberville’s proposal for academy athletes to go pro undermines duty
Academy athletes should not be allowed to defer their service commitments to play pro sports, the author of this op-ed argues.
Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops
Junior soldiers will have 120 days to use end-of-contract training programs before leaving the Army, while higher ranks get either 90 or 60 days.
This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”
Sink ships, get Scotch: An officer’s spirited revenge for Pearl Harbor
Wilfred "Jasper" Holmes, a U.S. Naval officer, personally sent expensive scotch to any U.S. skipper who sank a ship of the Kido Butai.
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Marine writes book aiming to clear his name after bloody Iraq ambush
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Phillips spent 20 months in prison, half of that in solitary confinement.
This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”
What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedian
An Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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
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Aviators, ground troops and drones: The Army’s congestion problem
Training on counter drone work, new guidelines for adding drones to formations and better aircraft on the way.
By Todd South
Congress considers ‘very severe rollback’ of military’s DEI programs
Dozens of human rights and veterans organizations urged Congress to strike 22 anti-DEI proposals from the 2024 defense appropriations bill.
KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement looms
The last KC-10 Extender tanker jet is scheduled to retire in September 2024.
Sailor earns heroism award for actions during LGBTQ nightclub shooting
Five people were killed and another 18 were injured at the Club Q nightclub shooting on Nov. 19, 2022.
By Diana Stancy
Marine veteran agrees to plea deal in January 6 Capitol riot case
In one video, the veteran uses a bullhorn to direct the crowd, yelling, “If you have a weapon, you need to get your weapon!”
Dating app user sends comically fake deployment orders to match
The letter says she will be deployed to Ukraine with AFRICOM.
By Sarah Sicard
Opinion
A father reflects on the death of his son during the 2017 Niger ambush
Four U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017. Their deaths shattered families.
By Henry Black