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Fifty years after the last U.S. helicopters left Saigon, why America lost the Vietnam War is elusive. But can a tabletop wargame offer insight?
Can a tabletop game explain why America lost the Vietnam War?
Fifty years after the last U.S. helicopters left Saigon, why America lost the Vietnam War is elusive. But can a tabletop wargame offer insight?
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November 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Fifty years after the last U.S. helicopters left Saigon, why America lost the Vietnam War is elusive. But can a tabletop wargame offer insight?
Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.
National Guard rehearses stopping drone attacks at the World Cup
Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.
The National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops.
Tennessee governor to keep Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling
The National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops.
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
Veterans represent nearly 40% of the record number of death warrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed in 2025. Should their military service matter?
DeSantis is a veteran. So are inmates he’ll send to execution chamber
Veterans represent nearly 40% of the record number of death warrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed in 2025. Should their military service matter?
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November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Veterans represent nearly 40% of the record number of death warrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed in 2025. Should their military service matter?
Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black Americans in and out of the ring.
‘He can run but he can’t hide’: Joe Louis and the fight of his life
Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black Americans in and out of the ring.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black Americans in and out of the ring.
From his prison cell on July 25, 1945, Göring was interviewed by Maj. Kenneth W. Hechler of the U.S. Army Europe’s Historical Division.
The lost prison interview with Hermann Göring
From his prison cell on July 25, 1945, Göring was interviewed by Maj. Kenneth W. Hechler of the U.S. Army Europe’s Historical Division.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
From his prison cell on July 25, 1945, Göring was interviewed by Maj. Kenneth W. Hechler of the U.S. Army Europe’s Historical Division.
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
F-22 Raptor pairs with Avenger drone in combat flight test
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
During the test flight, the F-22 pilot controlled the Avenger drone from the cockpit by way of a tablet.
President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Trump leaves military action on table but floats talks with Venezuela
President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission.
Hundreds of troops deployed to Portland, Chicago are being sent home
Those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Those who will remain will continue to stay off the streets amid court battles over their domestic mission.
Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusal
Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
The president's announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says
The president's announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The president's announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
Here are the major defense programs backed in shutdown-ending deal
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The bills passed as part of the deal that ended the longest U.S. government shutdown in history include billions of dollars for the Air Force and Navy.
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Oscar Peterson sacrificed all to keep his flaming ship in the fight.
With his bare hands, this sailor sealed off his ship to save its crew
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Oscar Peterson sacrificed all to keep his flaming ship in the fight.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
During the Battle of the Coral Sea, Oscar Peterson sacrificed all to keep his flaming ship in the fight.
Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.
US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam
Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.
Sterling Morelock advanced his company but paid a painful price.
During the Meuse-Argonne campaign, this trench runner took initiative
Sterling Morelock advanced his company but paid a painful price.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Sterling Morelock advanced his company but paid a painful price.
An Iraq War veteran was killed Wednesday morning while attempting to intervene in an alleged domestic dispute involving an active-duty airman.
Airman killed Army veteran who attempted to stop dispute, police say
An Iraq War veteran was killed Wednesday morning while attempting to intervene in an alleged domestic dispute involving an active-duty airman.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
An Iraq War veteran was killed Wednesday morning while attempting to intervene in an alleged domestic dispute involving an active-duty airman.
Opinion: A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
Opinion: A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Opinion: A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
Military families have some decisions to make about their health care before Tricare open season ends Dec. 9.
What troops, military families need to know about Tricare open season
Military families have some decisions to make about their health care before Tricare open season ends Dec. 9.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Military families have some decisions to make about their health care before Tricare open season ends Dec. 9.
Black Ops 7 returns to a grounded tone, drops most of the sci-fi spectacle and focuses again on the psychological impact of covert operations.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 aims bigger, hits harder and delivers
Black Ops 7 returns to a grounded tone, drops most of the sci-fi spectacle and focuses again on the psychological impact of covert operations.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Black Ops 7 returns to a grounded tone, drops most of the sci-fi spectacle and focuses again on the psychological impact of covert operations.
ABMC, however, told Dutch news outlets that one panel is “off display, though not out of rotation,” although a second panel was “retired.”
Netherlands WWII cemetery removes displays honoring Black soldiers
ABMC, however, told Dutch news outlets that one panel is “off display, though not out of rotation,” although a second panel was “retired.”
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November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ABMC, however, told Dutch news outlets that one panel is “off display, though not out of rotation,” although a second panel was “retired.”
The unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.
Watch the US Air Force load inert nuclear bombs in F-35 for tests
The unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The unarmed nuclear bombs were dropped from an F-35A at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada.
Seventeen transgender service members filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking the opportunity for early retirement.
‘All for nothing’: Air Force trans troops sue over revoked retirement
Seventeen transgender service members filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking the opportunity for early retirement.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Seventeen transgender service members filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking the opportunity for early retirement.
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.
SOCOM wants to train operators to build, wield FPV drones
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for a contractor to develop a 10-day course to train operators in building and flying first-person view drones.
Even as a POW, John Koelsch fought for the men he rescued to the end.
This Korean War aviator was the first helicopter pilot to receive MOH
Even as a POW, John Koelsch fought for the men he rescued to the end.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Even as a POW, John Koelsch fought for the men he rescued to the end.