Defense Department leaders on Friday unveiled a series of new steps designed to protect troops from blast overpressure injuries related to weapons use, including new restrictions on how close trainers can stand during firing range sessions and cognitive assessments for all troops by the end of next year. A blast...

How the military plans to reduce blast-related injuries in troops

A new report reveals that the Defense Department under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris has paid millions of dollars to outside organizations to promote and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and initiatives. According to documents provided to The Daily Wire by the Functional Government Initiative,...

Biden-Harris admin spent millions to promote DEI in US military: Report

(The Center Square) – The Pentagon on Monday launched a new feedback system to help address longstanding problems with military housing. The Department of Defense launched the DoD Housing Feedback System, an initiative designed to boost transparency and accountability in privatized military housing. The system allows active-duty service members, and their authorized dependents, to submit feedback on their existing leased unit.

Pentagon launches feedback portal for privatized military housing

Minnesota State

The Minnesota National Guard last week confirmed that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, now the Democratic candidate for vice president, retired from his military career 59 days before his unit received official orders they would deploy to Iraq, undermining recent Republican attacks that Walz abandoned his fellow troops as they headed into a war zone.

Walz faces Republican criticism over timing of military retirement

South Carolina State

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Town Talks

When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

Military.com

The Navy also must correct the records of those who left the service after they weren't granted religious accommodation.

Navy SEALs, Sailors Who Refused COVID Vaccine Will Have Records Expunged After Legal Settlement

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

Los Angeles, CA

USA TODAY

Fort Irwin National Training Center officials said U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment failed to report for duty.

Army searching for missing soldier who did not report to Southern California base

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

Military Times

The three brigade-sized deployments follow seven unit deployments in recent months.

Army announces upcoming brigade overseas deployments

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

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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

Five U.S. military bases are leading the charge in America's clean energy revolution, and it's a win-win for national security and your wallet. The U.S. Department of Defense just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Duke Energy to power five military installations in North Carolina and South Carolina with 100% clean electricity, according to Electrek. This $248 million deal will bring two new 135-megawatt solar farms online by September 2026, providing an estimated 4.8 million megawatt hours of clean power over 15 years.

Five U.S. military installations make electrifying changes: 'Allows the Army to contribute to a more reliable commercial grid'

Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson was removed from his post as the senior enlisted leader of the 173rd Airborne Brigade on July 16 "due to a loss of trust and confidence in his leadership," an Army spokesperson told Military.com.

Top Enlisted Leader of Army Airborne Brigade in Europe Fired After Investigation

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The U.S. Army is expanding its basic training as it rebounds from years of low recruitment numbers and prepares for potential future war.

Army expands basic combat training as military rebuilds for future war

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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24/7 Wall St. Insights: South Korea is buying more combat helicopters than any other nation, besides the United States The newest addition to its helicopter fleet is the KAI LAH South Korea also has a number of Apache attack helicopters procured from the United States Also: Discover the next Nvidia South Korea has been on […]
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Lawrenceville, GA

New York Post

Two Georgia National Guard soldiers – one a newlywed and the other a recent father – were killed in noncombatant incidents in Iraq on Wednesday.

Spc. Travis Jordan Pameni, 23, died in Baghdad after an incident at another location, the Army said.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment out of Lawrenceville, which began a mission at an undisclosed location in the Middle East in April.



Pameni was just two months shy of celebrating his first wedding anniversary with his wife, Nasiah Pameni.

William Calley, who led the My Lai massacre that shamed US military in Vietnam, has died

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National Guardsmen killed in noncombatant incidents in Iraq include young newlywed, new dad

War History Online

Cargo aircraft play key roles in military operations, and the following are the most iconic in aviation history.

The Most Iconic Cargo Aircraft in Military History

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Military families finally have a database for housing complaints

Military families now have access to a searchable database of tenant feedback, including complaints, about privatized military housing to aid their research before moving to a...

Military families finally have a database for housing complaints

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