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Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia
Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 17h
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
VA tech glitch halts GI Bill payments to thousands, advocates say
Up to 75,000 GI Bill recipients have been left without their anticipated payments for school and housing.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 21h
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 2d
With fire streaming from his engine and the right wing half enveloped in flames, Lindsey led the formation to drop their 2,000-pound loads over France.
Meet the only B-26 Marauder crewman to receive the Medal of Honor
With fire streaming from his engine and the right wing half enveloped in flames, Lindsey led the formation to drop their 2,000-pound loads over France.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 3d
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.
US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 3d
Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.
National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest
Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 4d
Mary Hawkins spent 13 months flying the wounded out of the Pacific Theater, becoming one of the few women to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
This nurse jerry-rigged a trach tube to keep a wounded Marine alive
Mary Hawkins spent 13 months flying the wounded out of the Pacific Theater, becoming one of the few women to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 5d
The U.S. Army later confirmed the move, but denied it was a sign of lessened commitment to NATO.
The US draws down some troops on NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Army later confirmed the move, but denied it was a sign of lessened commitment to NATO.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 5d
As the population of U.S. veterans becomes more diverse and vets’ needs continue to evolve, the demographic remains among the most difficult to survey.
Research on veterans is broken. This tool aims to fix it.
As the population of U.S. veterans becomes more diverse and vets’ needs continue to evolve, the demographic remains among the most difficult to survey.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 5d
It's a stark change after the U.S. joined Israeli strikes on Iran in June and engaged in some of the most intense operations since WWII in the Red Sea.
Carrier’s move to South America leaves Mideast, Europe with none
It's a stark change after the U.S. joined Israeli strikes on Iran in June and engaged in some of the most intense operations since WWII in the Red Sea.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 6d
Soon after planes were first used in war, there were specialists on the ground coordinating strikes. Space-based weapons could one day yield new observers.
To coordinate strikes from space, US needs space JTACs, experts argue
Soon after planes were first used in war, there were specialists on the ground coordinating strikes. Space-based weapons could one day yield new observers.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 6d
The U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
Hegseth says US struck 3 alleged drug-running boats Monday, killing 14
The U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 9d
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 10d
Dubbed the "Angel's Glow" by Civil War soldiers doctors reported that those with glowing wounds had lower infection rates and healed much faster.
Angel’s Glow: The glowing bacteria that saved soldier lives at Shiloh
Dubbed the "Angel's Glow" by Civil War soldiers doctors reported that those with glowing wounds had lower infection rates and healed much faster.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 10d
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
Here’s the 2026 cost-of-living boost for veterans, military retirees
The Cost of Living Adjustment takes effect in January and is set based on the rate of inflation.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 10d
On a drone battlefield, supply units must train for survivability and move like maneuver formations, an Army officer argues.
Why Army logistics need to think like combat units to survive drones
On a drone battlefield, supply units must train for survivability and move like maneuver formations, an Army officer argues.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 11d
Is it time for the U.S. Army to develop a specialized tank for urban warfare?
How the Army could customize tanks for future urban warfare
Is it time for the U.S. Army to develop a specialized tank for urban warfare?
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 11d
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 11d
Soldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army during the government shutdown will now see their service extended for 45 days.
Soldier enlistments to be extended by 45 days because of shutdown
Soldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army during the government shutdown will now see their service extended for 45 days.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 12d
The sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course.
Army sergeant dies from wounds in vehicle training accident
The sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 12d
The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility criteria.
Army scales back eligibility for Future Soldier Prep Course
The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility criteria.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 12d
The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.
Hegseth changes policy on how Pentagon officials speak with Congress
The change appears to be part of a broader effort by Hegseth to exert tighter control over what the department communicates to the outside world.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 13d
Industry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog finds
Industry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 13d
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
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Military Times @militarytimes.bsky.social · 13d
Eminent scholar Roger Moorhouse recently spoke to Military Times to discuss his book, “Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War," which released Tuesday.
A new, unvarnished account of the deadly German U-boat war
Eminent scholar Roger Moorhouse recently spoke to Military Times to discuss his book, “Wolfpack: Inside Hitler’s U-Boat War," which released Tuesday.
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