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Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.
Paratroopers test autonomous vehicle with AI for mortar resupply
“We’re trying to keep soldiers off the front lines and keep our warfighters safe," the maker of the uncrewed vehicle said.
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Guard troops patrol Union Station as Trump’s DC takeover takes root
National Guard troops deployed to D.C. will assist law enforcement in a variety of roles, but aren't making arrests, officials said.
100-year-old WWII veteran soars once again in P-51 Mustang
Joe Peterburs, who flew escort missions for bombers over Germany in World War II, was flying high with his granddaughter as his wingman.
4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal orders
As National Guard troops head to DC, a new survey reveals service members’ understanding of the distinction between legal and illegal orders.
Trump and Putin will meet at Alaska base long used to counter Russia
Their summit on the Russia-Ukraine war is scheduled to take place Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, The Associated Press reported.
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Nazi-fighting ‘Wolfenstein’ game being developed for TV series
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Nazi-fighting ‘Wolfenstein’ game being developed for TV series
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Why sandwiches are the military’s most underrated culinary innovation
August is National Sandwich Month. From shelf-stable MREs to hoagies grabbed before a convoy, the sandwich has become a culinary icon within the ranks.
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What the military could learn from the NFL preseason (and vice versa)
NFL preseason and military pre-deployment training appear unrelated on the surface. But dig a little deeper, and you will find a shared set of challenges.
Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
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Despite losing two of its four guns and more than half of its men, the Americans did not flinch.
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Trump deploys National Guard troops to DC
President Donald Trump said he’s deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer.
WWII doc explores ‘Atomic Echoes’ for US veterans, Japanese survivors
“Atomic Echoes” highlights the ramifications of the atomic bomb 80 years on.
Hegseth reposts video featuring pastors against women’s voting rights
“All of Christ for All of Life,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote in his post that accompanied the video.
Migrants to be housed at new Fort Bliss detention center
The Defense Department has begun construction on what officials claim will be the largest detention center for detained migrants in the United States.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Restoring Confederate memorial removed from Arlington could cost $10M
The Pentagon expects it to take about two years to restore the monument to its original site at the cemetery, an official told The Associated Press.
US Air Force eyes purchase of Tesla Cybertrucks ... to blow up
Military planners say the trucks could realistically be used by adversaries in future conflicts.
By Bridget Reis
Six soldiers honored for subduing Fort Stewart shooter, aiding wounded
Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during an active shooter incident that wounded five service members at Fort Stewart.
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Fort Bliss soldier charged with espionage for attempted secrets leak
The soldier was arrested Wednesday in El Paso, Texas.
By Todd South
Paul Newman, the Pacific and the bomb that changed the world
As an actor in Hollywood, Paul Newman supported nuclear disarmament. As a sailor in World War II, he believed the atomic bomb saved his life.
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Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart
Sgt. Quornelius Radford shot five soldiers Wednesday before he was tackled, officials said. The injured soldiers are stable and expected to recover.
VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts
About 80% of VA's roughly 450,000 employees are union members, but the department will no longer honor its contracts with the bargaining units.
Five soldiers shot in attack at Georgia’s Fort Stewart
The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Infantry basic training briefly bans ‘bay tossing’ before reversal
The 197th Infantry Brigade commander at Fort Benning, Georgia, directed drill sergeants to stop using “bay tossing” with trainees before reversing the ban.
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