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Both the field artillery and air defense fields, as well as surveillance and communications systems, will no longer allow soldiers to enlist directly into those specific roles.

The Army Is Reducing Job Choice for New Recruits in 2 Critical Fields

The Army has fired a string of senior enlisted leaders in recent months, and at least one former command sergeant major faces a court-martial for domestic violence allegations. Recent reliefs span Army commands around the globe, and do not appear to be connected. Most recently, former Command Sgt. Maj. Jaime...

It’s been a rough few months for Army senior enlisted leadership

The Navy announced Tuesday the latest crop of sailors selected for advancement to chief petty officer by the Fiscal Year 2025 E-7 selection boards. Go here to read the full list. “Strong competition between qualified professionals is one of the strengths of our Navy and your selection speaks highly of...

Navy releases list of sailors selected to become chiefs

The aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush is now sporting the world’s first air drone warfare center, a control room that will host operators of the MQ-25 Stingray refueling drone in the not-too-distant future, the Navy has confirmed. The ground control station was part of a multiyear effort that took...

Aircraft carrier Bush gets first-ever Stingray drone control room

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 program at the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training. In a Monday press release, Air Education and Training Command wrote, “Airmen and...

Air Force requiring trainees to carry M4 rifles in basic training

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

South Carolina State

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'

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

Hawaii State

A U.S. soldier has been placed in custody for the disappearance of his wife, according to the Army. Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II is in military pretrial confinement in Hawaii, more than two weeks after his wife, Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, went missing. “Our efforts remain focused on locating Mischa,...

US soldier detained over pregnant wife’s disappearance in Hawaii

Palm Bay, FL

Fox News

A 28-year-old Air Force Staff Sgt. who supported Operation Inherent Resolve died in a non-combat related incident this week at an undisclosed location.

28-year-old Air Force Staff Sgt. dies in non-combat related incident: Air Force

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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After several years, Air Force One is seeing a big change, but financial and presidential challenges hampered initial development of the new aircraft.

Why Did The USAF Choose Boeing 747-8 Jet To Replace The Current Air Force One?

24/7 Wall St.

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The T-6 Texan has been in service of the U.S. military since before World War 2 It can reach a top speed over 200 mph and is powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine which produces roughly 600 horsepower Some variants of the T-6 can equip light armament […]
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This WW2 Aircraft Is Still Flown by the US Army Today

Raleigh, NC

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Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

The Army’s activation of a new aviation command in Alaska marks the return of local air control over two battalions in the Arctic region after a five-year hiatus, as the service works to cement its footprint in the High North. It comes as the United States military in general...

Army stands up Arctic aviation command

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CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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

Virginia State

Virginia-based tech company V2X has received a $3.7-billion task order to support the global Warfighter-Training Readiness Solutions (W-TRS) of the US Army. The five-year deal will focus on bolstering “full spectrum readiness” for all personnel and units across the service by covering the international Training Aids, Devices, Simulations, and Simulators Program of Record, which guides recruits in completing proficiency efforts in the army.

Virginia Firm to Support International US Army Training Capabilities

War History Online

Pete Pettigrew is a distinguished US Navy veteran who flew missions in Vietnam. He also made an appearance in the 1986 film, 'Top Gun.'

The Real-Life 'Viper' Was The Only TOPGUN Instructor To Score A Kill In Vietnam

Oscar Austin is the first of two additional Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to join the current Forward Deployed Naval Force-Europe (FDNF-E) force – adding additional capabilities to the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) areas of responsibility. The addition of these two ships will be phased, with the second arriving in 2026. The second ship will be named closer to its arrival.

USS Oscar Austin One of Two U.S. Navy DDGs Homeport Shifting to Rota, Spain

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Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition

An Army pilot program testing a new acquisition strategy to purchase radios as a service has seen “mixed results,” according to one official. The Army kicked...

Army not sold on new approach to radio acquisition

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