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Military takeover of New Mexico borderlands challenged in court
The lawsuit argues that the government unlawfully expanded the scope and duration of its “national defense area” designation.
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Errors in disability cases for ‘painful scars’ resulted in overpayment: VA watchdog
During a review period from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, the VA made at least one error in 17,900 cases regarding disability decisions.
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US Army seeks manufacturers for 155mm howitzer barrels amid boost in demand
The move comes amid Pentagon concerns that the U.S. government’s only plant for manufacturing howitzer barrels can’t keep up with the recent demand.
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Salaries, food and sumo wrestling suits: What I learned paying the bills for war
From Vietnam to Iraq, “I had a bird’s-eye view on how money and war are inextricably linked,” this Air Force veteran reflects in The War Horse.
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US Army long-range fires make a splash on the frontline with China
The U.S. Army has been upgrading its missiles and rocket artillery, largely in response to China’s missile arsenal.
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‘Jaws of hell’: A B-24 crew’s capture, survival after WWII air raid
In his new book, Adam Makos writes about how an American B-24 bomber crew was saved by a Romanian princess following the deadly Ploesti Raid in WWII.
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Tip of the spear, or stranded on beaches? Chinese planners dissect USMC Pacific posture
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The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools
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Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
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The Military Spouse Commission: viable solution or classic bureaucratic dog-and-pony show?
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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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Air Force identifies airman found dead in burnt car near Florida base
The Air Force identified an airman found dead last week in a burnt vehicle near Eglin Air Force Base.
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Army launches ‘night court’ review of weapons systems
The Army has kicked off an “M9s to Strykers” comprehensive evaluation of its weapons platforms as it pushes for greater organic repair capability.
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Special operations soldier dies after airborne training exercise
A U.S. Army special operations soldier died Sept. 22 from injuries he sustained during an airborne training event.
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Army leaders wary of ‘data fatigue’ as fitness management system rolls out
The H2F Management System is designed to provide soldiers, leaders and human performance staff with “data-driven insights.”
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Separate engine fires in 3 Navy, Marine Corps aircraft force emergency landings
In the span of two months this summer, U.S. naval aviation recorded three separate in-flight engine fires that caused millions in damage.
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Terror suspects wanted to do ‘big damage’ to air base used by US, Trump says
British police on Sunday arrested five men on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offenses near an air base that hosts U.S. Air Force personnel.
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Idaho National Guard carries out 3 isolated rescues over 4 days
The Idaho Army National Guard supported three successful search-and-rescue missions last week, rescuing four people.
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Airmen discover body in charred vehicle near Eglin Air Force Base
Members of the 96th Security Forces Squadron found a burnt vehicle with a deceased individual inside while on a routine patrol Wednesday morning.
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US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
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‘Misaligned’ fan blades, loss of thrust caused Thunderbird F-16 crash
A late 2025 F-16 crash in California was caused by turned fan blades in the engine and a lost of thrust, forcing the pilot to eject and destroying the jet.
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US Navy stands up hub to prepare unmanned systems for combat
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle announced a new autonomous development center to train sailors and test new technology.
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‘Risking billions’: US Navy’s massive shipyard overhaul lacks oversight, watchdog says
The Navy’s generational effort to improve poor conditions and outdated infrastructure at U.S. shipyards lacks oversight and parameters, a watchdog found.