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Coast Guard, Navy save mother, child, cat, tortoise stranded at sea
The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy successfully rescued the passengers and pets of a sailboat adrift 925 miles off the Hawaii coast.
By Riley Ceder
Where’s the beef? Air Force cadets recently battled meat shortage
Cadets at the Air Force Academy faced the dual threat of an on-base restriction and a steak shortage.
By Riley Ceder
This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades
Three brigades are experimenting with new tech and tactics that could shape how they deploy to tomorrow's fights.
By Todd South
Trump campaign denies fighting with Arlington National Cemetery staff
NPR reported that a cemetery official tried to prevent Trump staffers from filming in Section 60, but the individual was verbally abused and shoved aside.
Trump promises to launch Space National Guard if elected
The Republican nominee for president said he will push for a dedicated National Guard branch for space missions if he is re-elected.
After Lackland base gate shooting, no arrests and few released details
Police continue to search for whomever fired at the base's gate early on Aug. 17.
US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
The Air Force plans to spread out forces during a fight with China, and Gen. David Allvin wants to do more to defend dispersed bases from missile attacks.
GOP vets in Congress attack VP nominee Walz over his military record
Fifty Republican lawmakers with military experience criticized Walz over his public comments on his own time in the ranks.
Aircraft carrier Bush gets first-ever Stingray drone control room
The carrier George H.W. Bush is now the host of an unmanned air warfare center, and more carriers are getting it soon.
Biden takes first ride in new Marine One as Sikorsky wraps delivery
The Sikorsky-made VH-92A Patriot helicopter will replace older presidential transportation helicopters as part of a phased transition.
Opinion
Improving military education benefits is crucial for national security
Meg O'Grady offers three ways military leaders and policymakers can enhance and modernize education benefits for service members in this op-ed.
By Meg O’Grady