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May 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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A man had been stranded for nearly two days after flipping his off-road motorcycle when a Marine helicopter crew spotted him.
Marines save injured motorcyclist stranded in California desert
A man had been stranded for nearly two days after flipping his off-road motorcycle when a Marine helicopter crew spotted him.
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March 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service members were reminded to stray from engaging in partisan political activity on social media.
US Navy reiterates social media limits for sailors and Marines
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service members were reminded to stray from engaging in partisan political activity on social media.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The division printed its own drones and conducted three large-scale air assaults.
101st Airborne tests new battalions designed for large-scale battles
The division printed its own drones and conducted three large-scale air assaults.
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March 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The operation will be conducted twice annually.
Marines’ barracks-fixing ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ returns to California
The operation will be conducted twice annually.
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March 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”
Navy divers, Polish forces to aid in recovery of missing US soldiers
Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”
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March 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.
3 soldiers confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp
The confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.
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March 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.
Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles
Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.
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March 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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When his company was ordered to take a hill during the Korean War's Operation Ripper, Sfc. Nelson Brittin led the way.
This soldier gave his last full measure of devotion on a hill in Korea
When his company was ordered to take a hill during the Korean War's Operation Ripper, Sfc. Nelson Brittin led the way.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Thousands stood in respect on Vilnius' streets as hearses carried the bodies of the four soldiers to the airport before being flown to the U.S. for burial.
Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US troops who died in training accident
Thousands stood in respect on Vilnius' streets as hearses carried the bodies of the four soldiers to the airport before being flown to the U.S. for burial.
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April 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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The Marine Corps created the team in response to the rising use of unmanned aerial vehicles in international conflicts.
Marine Corps introduces drone attack team
The Marine Corps created the team in response to the rising use of unmanned aerial vehicles in international conflicts.
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April 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine
The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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April 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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The positions will remain airborne billets, but soldiers will no longer be required to maintain jump status or receive jump pay.
Army to recode 20,000 parachutist jobs in major airborne restructuring
The positions will remain airborne billets, but soldiers will no longer be required to maintain jump status or receive jump pay.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts
About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
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April 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Alex Garland and SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" is as realistic and detailed a portrayal of Iraq War combat as anything that’s ever been created.
‘Warfare’ brings realistic carnage of Iraq War to the big screen
Alex Garland and SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza's "Warfare" is as realistic and detailed a portrayal of Iraq War combat as anything that’s ever been created.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland discuss everything that went into creating one of the most realistic depictions of combat ever made.
‘Warfare’ directors talk filmmaking process, capturing combat realism
Directors Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland discuss everything that went into creating one of the most realistic depictions of combat ever made.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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If the effort works to drastically reduce the tank's modernization timeline, it could be applied to other efforts, the Army's chief tech officer said.
US Army plans to dramatically accelerate Abrams tank modernization
If the effort works to drastically reduce the tank's modernization timeline, it could be applied to other efforts, the Army's chief tech officer said.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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The move could allow the Trump administration to get around a federal law prohibiting U.S. troops from being used in domestic law enforcement on U.S. soil.
US Army to control federal land along US-Mexico border
The move could allow the Trump administration to get around a federal law prohibiting U.S. troops from being used in domestic law enforcement on U.S. soil.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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The decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.
Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
The decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.
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April 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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An organization that advocates for military voters argues a new executive order would add barriers for troops and families who vote by absentee ballot.
Military families challenge Trump’s stricter federal voting rules
An organization that advocates for military voters argues a new executive order would add barriers for troops and families who vote by absentee ballot.
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April 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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The departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.
US to reduce military footprint in Syria to fewer than 1,000 troops
The departure would return force levels to where they had been for years, after the U.S. and its allies waged a multiyear campaign to defeat ISIS.
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April 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills
Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.
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April 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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The service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.
Army continues 7-year streak, hitting retention goals early
The service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.
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April 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The service can produce 40,000 monthly. The goal is 100,000.
US Army ups ammo output with new 155mm loading, packing plant
The service can produce 40,000 monthly. The goal is 100,000.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Prices run from $1,000 to $2,500.
New Arctic search and rescue watch adds durable features
Prices run from $1,000 to $2,500.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM