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‘Take her down!’ WWII submarine skipper sacrificed with final order
Shot and clinging to the boat's bridge frame, submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore's gave his final order.
By Jon Guttman
Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.
The fight in Gaza will be hell, military experts in urban combat say
A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.
By Todd South
Pentagon ups number of analyzed UFO reports, none a threat
The most recent report, which documented cases reported between August 2022 and April 2023, analyzed 291 UAP sightings.
By Zamone Perez
Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners
Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.
Did the women of TikTok just make getting drafted seem fun?
TIkTokers are spilling the tea on the female draft.
By Sarah Sicard
What veterans need to know about Medicare coverage
During the Medicare Advantage Annual Election Period (AEP), which runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7, individuals eligible for Medicare can select their health insurance.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
2,000 US troops on notice to deploy as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
The Pentagon sent orders to about 2,000 U.S. troops to be ready to respond to the Israel-Hamas war.
By Jon Simkins
The Air Force is launching an era of transformation. Can it work?
“It may be that we completely break the [Air Force Specialty Code] structure," said Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller, the service's personnel chief.
Celebrating Military Camaraderie: What to Expect at MCON
Veterans’ Day, a time of remembrance and honor, now welcomes a fresh landmark event in Las Vegas: the inaugural iteration of MCON.
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Privatized Apartments: A Proven Solution for Single Soldier Housing
The number one strategic outcome of the current U.S. Army Installations Strategy is to attract, retain and take care of its people.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content