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Nine sailors arrested in connection with 2025 violent assault
The May 2025 assault took place at a house party in Jamul, San Diego, during which a victim alleges they were pistol whipped and attacked by a group.
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.
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US Navy, NATO explosive ordnance teams tackle High North during ‘Arctic Sentry’
U.S., Swedish and Norwegian EOD teams completed "Arctic Specialist 26" in early February, an annual Norwegian exercise.
CarMax to pay at least $420K to settle allegations of illegal repossessions of troops’ cars
Affected troops will receive $15,000 each, plus any lost equity in the repossessed vehicle, according to the settlement agreement.
Navy fires commanding officer of USS Truxtun following collision with supply ship
The USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply nearly two weeks ago during a replenishment-at-sea.
Navy may shorten some at-sea tours to aid retention
While retention remains high, with the service hitting more than 99% of its re-up goals last year, the Navy is still battling gaps in key billets.
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Prices increasing for overseas military kids’ school meals
It's the first increase in school lunch prices in four years.
New commander of US Navy Submarine Force Atlantic takes over
Vice Adm. Richard Seif relieved Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher as commander of Submarine Force Atlantic on Saturday at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
Army helicopter pilot wounded during Maduro raid receives Medal of Honor during State of the Union
Trump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.
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Affected troops will receive $15,000 each, plus any lost equity in the repossessed vehicle, according to the settlement agreement.
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