Cybercom didn’t tell troops to disable location services or uninstall apps, military officials say, after viral message spread amid Iran operation

Multiple defense officials said Sunday that a viral message purporting to be from U.S. Cyber Command wasn’t sent by the command, with one calling it "false."

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Customs and Border Protection personnel — not U.S. troops — used military laser to shoot object near El Paso

U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel shot down an object with a military laser earlier this week near El Paso, Texas, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.

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A Marine collapsed during a PT test. His family and former leadership say his death was preventable.

When Marine Sgt. Gordon Reed collapsed during a fitness test in Florida, a string of decisions by fellow Marines delayed his medical care.

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Troops stung by ‘hard’ credit checks and unexpected denials in USAA’s relief loans

Some troops were surpised by hard credit checks and unexpected denials for relief loans by military-friendly lender USAA.

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48 Hours with Marines and Soldiers on the US Southern Border

Amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, military assets and personnel are increasingly being relied upon for a new type of mission.

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48 Hours with Marines and Soldiers on the US Southern Border

Amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, military assets and personnel are increasingly being relied upon for a new type of mission.

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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark reality.

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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark reality.

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Marines Face Tough Choices as Reenlistment Bonuses Are Threatened by Congress' Late Budgets

Reenlistment bonuses for 933 Marines are at risk of not being paid out by the Marine Corps because Congress cannot agree to pass a budget on time, instead relying on a short-term band-aid called a…

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Marine Corps Day Care Hit with Legal Allegations of Widespread Child Abuse

Five Marine Corps families filed federal claims against the government late last month alleging that negligent hiring practices, training and supervision at a Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona,…

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Food Is Hard to Find at Fort Carson, as Base Struggles with Feeding Soldiers

As Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado, are contending with a far less festive reality -- months of insufficient meals, confusing schedules, and limited food op...

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Food Is Hard to Find at Fort Carson, as Base Struggles with Feeding Soldiers

As Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado, are contending with a far less festive reality -- months of insufficient meals, confusing schedules, and limited food op...

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Steel Company Tied to Deadly Air Force Osprey Crash Faced Defective Parts Lawsuit in 2001

Military officials have refused to say whether they're still working with a company responsible for making the gear that failed on an Air Force V-22 Osprey aircraft and led to the deaths of eight airm...

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Navy Shutters Premier East Coast Substance Abuse Program Amid Staffing Shortages

The program, in an aging building at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, has struggled to retain employees.

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Thousands of Women Serve in Combat Roles. Pentagon Nominee Hegseth Says They Shouldn’t.

Pete Hegseth has made clear, in his own words, that he is critical of military service by women and more specifically opposes female troops serving in combat roles.

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Thousands of Women Serve in Combat Roles. Pentagon Nominee Hegseth Says They Shouldn’t.

Pete Hegseth has made clear, in his own words, that he is critical of military service by women and more specifically opposes female troops serving in combat roles.

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Thousands of Women Serve in Combat Roles. Pentagon Nominee Hegseth Says They Shouldn’t.

Pete Hegseth has made clear, in his own words, that he is critical of military service by women and more specifically opposes female troops serving in combat roles.

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USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Nov. 18, 2024

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Nov. 18, 2024, based on Navy and public data. In cases wher...

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Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets

To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college campuses are impressive.

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General Officer Announcements

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the president has made general officer nominations.

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Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets

To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college campuses are impressive.

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Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets

To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college campuses are impressive.

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Kings of Campus: How Some Army Instructors Use Their Clout to Prey on College Cadets

To the young students in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), the officers who run the programs on college campuses are impressive.

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