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A U.S. official said that the attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters.
US launches operation to ‘eliminate’ ISIS fighters in Syria: Hegseth
A U.S. official said that the attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A U.S. official said that the attack was conducted using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack aircraft and AH-64 Apache helicopters.
DOD is the only one of the government’s 24 major agencies never to pass.
Pentagon fails financial audit for 8th year in a row
DOD is the only one of the government’s 24 major agencies never to pass.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
DOD is the only one of the government’s 24 major agencies never to pass.
The move ends a practice that had been made obsolete by simulators that mimic battlefield injuries.
US military to stop shooting pigs and goats for medic training
The move ends a practice that had been made obsolete by simulators that mimic battlefield injuries.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The move ends a practice that had been made obsolete by simulators that mimic battlefield injuries.
Raytheon was awarded a contract from the Air Force to put its air-cooled, compact PhantomStrike fire control radar into the X-62 as part of its upgrades.
Radar, other upgrades planned for experimental US Air Force AI fighter
Raytheon was awarded a contract from the Air Force to put its air-cooled, compact PhantomStrike fire control radar into the X-62 as part of its upgrades.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Raytheon was awarded a contract from the Air Force to put its air-cooled, compact PhantomStrike fire control radar into the X-62 as part of its upgrades.
An Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired after granting asylum at a high rate.
Military lawyer swiftly fired after defying Trump deportation push
An Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired after granting asylum at a high rate.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
An Army Reserve lawyer detailed as a federal immigration judge has been fired after granting asylum at a high rate.
"Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?" Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
We pined for the comforts of home. We got socks for Christmas instead.
"Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?" Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?" Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
It does not, however, give Veterans Affairs doctors leeway to prescribe the drug.
Trump order would allow more VA research on medical marijuana
It does not, however, give Veterans Affairs doctors leeway to prescribe the drug.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It does not, however, give Veterans Affairs doctors leeway to prescribe the drug.
“We’ve heard your feedback from the field, and we listened,” CMSAF David Wolfe said about dropping quarterly standards and readiness reviews.
Air Force drops quarterly standards reviews, moves to annual checks
“We’ve heard your feedback from the field, and we listened,” CMSAF David Wolfe said about dropping quarterly standards and readiness reviews.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“We’ve heard your feedback from the field, and we listened,” CMSAF David Wolfe said about dropping quarterly standards and readiness reviews.
Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the the Continental Army.
America’s Dunkirk: The battle of Long Island
Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the the Continental Army.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the the Continental Army.
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump says
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.
VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years
The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.
A gray C-17 transport plane landed on U.S. soil with the remains of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
Trump pays tribute to two Iowa Guard soldiers, vows retaliation
A gray C-17 transport plane landed on U.S. soil with the remains of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
A gray C-17 transport plane landed on U.S. soil with the remains of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
In a Tuesday video message, Hegseth said he intends to “make the Chaplain Corps great again,” by restoring its focus on religious ministry.
Hegseth orders overhaul of Chaplain Corps
In a Tuesday video message, Hegseth said he intends to “make the Chaplain Corps great again,” by restoring its focus on religious ministry.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In a Tuesday video message, Hegseth said he intends to “make the Chaplain Corps great again,” by restoring its focus on religious ministry.
The National Defense Authorization Act now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
Senate passes major policy bill authorizing $900 billion for Pentagon
The National Defense Authorization Act now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The National Defense Authorization Act now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
'Jimmy' is set to hit theaters Nov. 6, 2026.
First teaser trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic just dropped
'Jimmy' is set to hit theaters Nov. 6, 2026.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
'Jimmy' is set to hit theaters Nov. 6, 2026.
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
The moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
The moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.
President Donald Trump is going to Dover AFB Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in Syria.
Trump to go to Dover AFB for transfer of Guard members killed in Syria
President Donald Trump is going to Dover AFB Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in Syria.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
President Donald Trump is going to Dover AFB Wednesday for a dignified transfer for the two Iowa National Guard members killed in an attack in Syria.
If approved, the Air Force vice chief and JAG nominees would fill roles that have been vacant since President Trump fired their predecessors in February.
Air Mobility Command head nominated to be next US Air Force vice chief
If approved, the Air Force vice chief and JAG nominees would fill roles that have been vacant since President Trump fired their predecessors in February.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
If approved, the Air Force vice chief and JAG nominees would fill roles that have been vacant since President Trump fired their predecessors in February.
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 2.7% in September to 4.3% in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
Veteran unemployment rates bump up in job market hit by layoffs
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 2.7% in September to 4.3% in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans bumped up from 2.7% in September to 4.3% in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
A Monday memo outlines new medical guidance for airmen and guardians shaving profiles ahead of the new year.
Air Force amends medical shaving guidelines to fit Hegseth’s standards
A Monday memo outlines new medical guidance for airmen and guardians shaving profiles ahead of the new year.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A Monday memo outlines new medical guidance for airmen and guardians shaving profiles ahead of the new year.
Services will be testing programs that allow troops to use their common access cards outside of standard dining facilities.
More troops may soon get access to expanded food options
Services will be testing programs that allow troops to use their common access cards outside of standard dining facilities.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Services will be testing programs that allow troops to use their common access cards outside of standard dining facilities.
Congress is now demanding — including with language included in an annual military policy bill — that the Pentagon release video of the operation.
Hegseth says he won’t publicly release video of Sept. 2 boat strike
Congress is now demanding — including with language included in an annual military policy bill — that the Pentagon release video of the operation.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Congress is now demanding — including with language included in an annual military policy bill — that the Pentagon release video of the operation.
Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt made the request for removal, stating that he was unable to execute the duties of the position.
Security squadron commander relieved of duty after airmen fatalities
Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt made the request for removal, stating that he was unable to execute the duties of the position.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt made the request for removal, stating that he was unable to execute the duties of the position.