Nellis Air Force Base, NV

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The necks of airmen at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, will continue to scorch under the blistering summer sun after a request to let them don the military's iconic boonie hat was denied by higher headquarters.Col. Joshua DeMotts, commander of the 99th Air Base Wing at Nellis, wrote to Air Combat Command boss Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach last month with a plea for cool heads: Could airmen wear the floppy Operational Camouflage Pattern boonie hats instead of ball caps during the hot weather months from April 1 to Nov. 1?"Due to the extreme heat at Nellis AFB that tops 120 degrees...

Request Denied: No Boonie Hats for Airmen at Nevada Base, General Says

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The Morelli brothers, identical twins from Wyoming, are sometimes confused for one another at work. The pair of Marines are deployed together aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship Boxer while serving with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is helping conduct routine operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Earlier this month,...

Marine promoted by identical twin brother while deployed with 15th MEU

FORT JOHNSON, Louisiana — A series of experiments with available technology and new unit configurations being tested in Louisiana will shape the future of brigade combat teams and how they deploy to tomorrow’s fights. In early August, the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky,...

This exercise is shaping the long-term future of Army brigades

The Air Force is making progress on preparing a network of dispersed bases and airfields across the Pacific in case of a war against China, the service’s top general said Wednesday, but must do more to defend those bases against attack. “I would feel more confident if we had...

US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight

The Navy fired the commanding officer of the destroyer John S. McCain Friday in the middle of the warship’s Middle East deployment. The service’s statement announcing the firing did not note a reason for Cmdr. Cameron Yaste’s relief, stating only that it occurred “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command the guided-missile destroyer.”

Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer John S. McCain

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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The US Army is closely watching how drones attack armored vehicles in Ukraine and is teaching its own soldiers to be aware of the threat.

The US Army is telling its soldiers 'you have to look up' as it watches Abrams tanks face new threats in Ukraine

Mobile, AL

MOBILE, Ala. — Austal USA, an Alabama-based shipbuilder that makes vessels for the U.S. Navy, has admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay a $24 million fine to settle an accounting fraud investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday. From 2013 through July 2016, Austal USA conspired to mislead...

US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA to pay $24M to settle fraud probe

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Kimball, 28th Operations Group incoming commander, shakes the hand of Staff Sgt. Jacob Szatkowski, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, to celebrate his new position during the 28th OG change of command ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, June 9, 2023. Szatkowski unveiled Kimball’s name on a B-1B Lancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josephine Pepin)

Air Force sacks commander after releasing report that blamed his leadership for crash

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24/7 Wall St. Insights: The AH-1Z Viper is a staple of the US Marine Corps as an attack helicopter It features a 20mm M197 three-barreled gatling gun, Hydra rockets, Hellfire missiles, and Sidewinder missiles The Viper is powered by two General Electric T700-GE-401C turboshaft engines and can hit speeds over 250 mph Also: Dividend legends […]
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This Attack Helicopter Is One of the Newest Additions to the US Marine Corps

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Douglas, GA

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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The F-35 Lightning II is the best jet fighter at the US military's disposal. As such, its pilots need to be equipped with the best headgear.

5 Facts About the F-35's Helmet - And You Thought the Aircraft Was Impressive!

The Air Force’s first mission-ready EA-37 Compass Call aircraft flew into Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., last week, the start of a major upgrade to the service’s electronic warfare fleet. Air Combat Command boss Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, 16th Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, and 55th...

Air Force Delivers Its First EA-37 Electronic Attack Aircraft to Home Base

Prior to the start of filming, John Wayne and Republic Pictures brought on Graves Erskine as a technical advisor for their 1949 film Sands of Iwo Jima, recognizing his deep military knowledge and respected career. Erskine’s service in the US Marine Corps was exceptional, spanning from World War I through...

The Incredible Journey of Marine Hero Graves Erskine and His Role in The Classic Film ‘Sands of Iwo Jima’

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

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Marines’ new mortar, rocket simulator delivers training with no blast

The Marine Corps expects to sling more rounds of all kinds downrange in any future conflict, which means Leathernecks need to fire more mortars, rockets and...

Marines’ new mortar, rocket simulator delivers training with no blast

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