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In a season of deadly rip currents, Air Force officer saves swimmer
Air Force 1st Lt. Micah Grissom rescued a distressed swimmer from a dangerous rip current.
Need a break? Air Force offers 2 months of extra leave valid for three years
The military wants to give people more opportunities to take a break after a stressful and unusual year.
A JBLM gate is closed for repairs after driver ran into it and his car burst into flames
It doesn't happen often, but when it does, the driver is always impaired, base officials say.
By Howard Altman
These are the Navy’s rescue procedures following a man-overboard
There are three rescue methods for a man overboard.
By Sarah Sicard
Feds charge Arizona man in National Guard holdup in Texas
Federal prosecutors have charged an Arizona man accused of forcing off the road a National Guard convoy transporting COVID-19 vaccines in West Texas, then holding 11 Guard members at gunpoint.
Air Force ‘doomsday’ planes moved to Lincoln airport during Offutt runway replacement
The E-4B Nighwatch aircraft serve as aerial command centers for top military officials in case of a catastrophic national emergency, such as a nuclear attack.
Legislators seek guaranteed time off for COVID vaccinations
Washington, D.C.-area members of congress want the Office of Personnel Management to mandate administrative leave options for feds that need to get vaccinated during work hours.
By Jessie Bur
Feds get a full day off for Christmas Eve
Federal employees will get a four day weekend around Christmas this year.
By Jessie Bur
Ralph Lauren can’t stop ripping off military clothing
The apparel giant just can't help themselves.
By Jon Simkins
Formal NDAA talks to begin under shadow of Confederate renaming issue
U.S. House and Senate conferees are preparing to meet to wrangle over the massive 2021 defense authorization bill. Here's what could stand in the way of both chambers coming to an agreement.
By Joe Gould