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Enlisted Australian sailors trained to use US nuclear attack subs
The training marks a milestone in an agreement that calls on the U.S. to send submarines to Australia in the 2030s and 2040s.
Search underway for missing Nimitz sailor
Sailor Gabriel D. Holt went missing during a scheduled port visit to Guam on April 18.
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Unmanned undersea vessels eyed by Pentagon as key part of Navy growth
As pressure rises on the U.S. Navy to boost its shipbuilding capacity, the Pentagon has released a call for a new type of unmanned undersea vessel.
US Navy warship on first deployment makes two drug busts in 72 hours
The ship’s crew intercepted 580 kilograms of cocaine and 2,480 pounds of marijuana through combined air-surface operations.
Hegseth had second Signal chat with details of Yemen strike: Report
Pete Hegseth reportedly created another Signal chat that included his wife and brother in which he shared details of a military strike on Houthis in Yemen.
Military families challenge Trump’s stricter federal voting rules
An organization that advocates for military voters argues a new executive order would add barriers for troops and families who vote by absentee ballot.
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Experimental civilian plane crashes at Virginia military base
Authorities said they are investigating the crash of an experimental MX Aircraft MXS near Hampton, Virginia.
More than two-thirds of reserve troops are overweight: Report
The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards.
Hegseth changes Pentagon green room into impromptu makeup studio
The space has long been used as a green room for visiting officials and spokespersons, the Pentagon said.
Nationwide doorstep delivery getting closer for commissary customers
Commissary customers want and need the delivery service, officials said.
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This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”
What surviving an IED taught me about being a stand-up comedian
An Army veteran-turned-stand-up comedian discusses the importance of laughter in the wake of trauma.
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Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
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Four sailors from same command die by suicide, NBC reports
The four sailors were all assigned to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk, according to the NBC News report.
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Veterans unemployment rose slightly last month
But the jobless rate for veterans has been below 3.0% for nine months in a row.
Allowance for the most at-risk military families begins to take shape
Fewer military families may qualify for the stipend because their housing allowances will count as income,
By Karen Jowers
Outage affects 988 suicide prevention hotline, VA offers alternatives
Veterans who are looking to reach the helpline can call the Veterans Crisis Line directly at 877-267-6030.
Marine vet gets Lakers crowd hopped up by chugging from prosthetic
"I’m glad that everybody was having a good time and realized that I was there having a good time.”
Army halts flag football Turkey Bowl after massive brawl
A flag football game went awry as paratroopers launched an all-out brawl.
By Sarah Sicard
Terrorist group announces ISIS leader killed in battle
Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had assumed command earlier this year after his predecessor died in a February U.S. raid.
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This officer is the first woman to serve as XO of a submarine
Lt. Cmdr. Amber Cowan joined the Navy in 2010. A year later the submarine force was opened to female officers.
By Diana Stancy