Eglin Air Force Base, FL

An Air Force colonel was fired from his post at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, just days before he was scheduled to depart via a July 18 change-of-command ceremony, Air Force officials confirmed. Col. Jeremiah Hammill was relieved of his duties as commander of the 96th Test Wing Civil Engineer...

Air Force colonel fired days before handing off command duties

Alabama State

Military Times

The Air Force will begin a program to train the first group of Warrant Officers in 66 years.

Air Force chooses 78 airmen for Warrant Officer Training School

Military.com

New education courses that will be required for enlisted airmen to become noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers have been fully rolled out across the Air Force, the service announced last week.Following nine months of testing, the Air Force's new "Foundations" classes are "fully operational," the service said in a press release. The courses are part of an effort announced last year to beef up airmen's training before they attend an enlisted professional military education, known as PME, at places such as Airman Leadership School, the Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy."Some airmen go five or six years...

Air Force's New Courses Hope to Close 'Developmental Gap' Before Airmen Become NCOs

Springfield, OH

The US Air Force is testing a BlackFly electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Ohio for the Agility Prime program. Agility Prime is an effort to explore aerial vertical lift platforms for different mission sets and produce a new class of mobility systems. The initiative is led by...

US Air Force Trials BlackFly eVTOL Aircraft for Military Applications

Interesting Engineering

Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

100+ mph speed, 1,000 lbs payload: US Air Force receives first Midnight eVTOL

Live Fire EOD Range Ops 200Lbs and Below (Frag), Frag Grenades, 5.56mm. August 15, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Live Fire EOD Range Ops 200Lbs and Below (Frag) August 16, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Live Fire EOD Range Ops 200Lbs and Below (Frag) August 17, 10:00 a.m....

Marine Corps Base Quantico training advisory

Joining the military is a significant and commendable choice, but it’s also a decision that requires both thought and preparation. Because many recruits stumble before they even begin their service, understanding and avoiding common missteps can significantly enhance your experience and readiness for military life.What are some common mistakes candidates/recruits make before joining the military? How can I avoid them? Thanks -- JasonJason, that is a great question, as we can all learn from other people's mistakes. My mistake before attending the Naval Academy was that I focused too hard on making the football team and neglected the military fitness...

5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make Before Joining the Military

Oklahoma State

Missouri State

The Independent

 Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars.The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting when it failed to meet its enlistment goals. New units in Oklahoma and Missouri will train as many as 4,000 recruits every year.Army leaders are optimistic they will hit their target of 55,000 recruits this year and say the influx of new soldiers forced them to increase the...

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

Wounds and mustard gas could not stop Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Orlando Petty in 1918, but they may have caught up with him in 1932.

Mustard gas, no mask: This WWI corpsman somehow survived Belleau Wood

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has been using fake news headlines for Google search advertisements to convince Americans that major media outlets are giving her additional positive coverage ahead of the November election. Axios reported that the Harris campaign is editing news headlines and descriptions for Google search advertisements,...

Pic: Kamala Harris campaign caught using fake headlines in ads

The Army has announced overseas deployments to the Middle East, Europe and South Korea for three brigades later this year. A medley of forces will soon leave U.S. shores, replacing rotating units already at those locations, according to an Army press release. The 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain...

Army announces upcoming brigade overseas deployments

Savannah, GA

Near Tybee Island, close to Savannah, Georgia, a missing Mark 15 nuclear bomb sits underwater, accidentally dropped from a US Air Force aircraft during a 1950s crisis. Today, it remains hidden in the depths of Wassaw Sound, still awaiting either discovery or potential detonation. This situation is worrisome. Early reports...

Where Did the Nuke That The US Air Force Accidentally Dropped On Georgia In the 1950s Go?

Palm Beach County, FL

Broward County, FL

The state shut 11 restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties during the week of July 28, including one with “rodent nesting materials” found in the kitchen and others with rodent droppings in various areas. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida...

Over 100 dead roaches, ‘sewage backing up from all floor drains’ in kitchen: 11 South Florida restaurants shut

New Hampshire State

If you’re a parent, the conversation with the kids as you head out the door for a car ride probably starts like this: “Did you go to the bathroom?”

A mom with a license plate that reads ‘PB4WEGO’ wins a battle with the state to keep it

The Mirror US

A distraught father couldn't help but cry over his daughter's body as she's wheeled off in her hospital bed to donate her organs following a deadly fight with her boyfriend, which ended with a fatal head injury

Dad sobs over daughter's brain-dead body as she's rolled away to donate organs after deadly fight with boyfriend

Business Insider

US officials have long identified the need for more integrated air defenses in the Pacific to stop a potential massive barrage of Chinese missiles.

US forces on Guam are facing a Chinese missile threat unlike anything else and need more air defenses with deeper magazines, Army officials say

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Loxahatchee, FL

Earning the title of United States Marine is a profound achievement; however for Gage Barbieri, not only is it an achievement but a bridge to greater feats. Cpl. Barbieri, an automotive maintenance technician with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division, is being recognized by the leaders of 2d MARDIV for using his skills, knowledge, and training on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle to refine its official technical manuals across the Department of Defense.

Marine Corporal who graduated high school at 16 helped write Department of Defense manuals

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Air Force requiring trainees to carry M4 rifles in basic training

The U.S. Air Force recently made a major change that gives the newest airmen and guardian trainees additional time carrying weapons as part of their training...

Air Force requiring trainees to carry M4 rifles in basic training

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