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US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
The change was made in response to Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating DEI initiatives from the military, including service academies.
US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea
A Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.
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Navy divers, Polish forces to aid in recovery of missing US soldiers
Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”
USS Nimitz waves goodbye to San Diego for likely final deployment
The Nimitz aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1975, was designed for a 50-year service life.
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
Military stores prepare for tariffs, aiming to keep costs down
Military store officials expect tariffs to affect exchanges, including the availability and cost of certain items.
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Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the Pentagon
Phil Hegseth’s publicly available resume includes founding his own podcast production company and working on social media and podcasts.
Confirmation hearing set on Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 31, 2025.
Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services
Democrats must highlight the dangers of planned VA cuts to both veterans and the public, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano said.
FAA must do better after fatal DC Black Hawk crash, agency leader says
Lawmakers questioned why the FAA hadn't addressed close calls at Reagan Airport prior to a collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet.
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Waiver, payment deadlines extended for Tricare West Region
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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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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Military store officials expect tariffs to affect exchanges, including the availability and cost of certain items.
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Waiver, payment deadlines extended for Tricare West Region
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Second aircraft carrier on the way to join fight against Houthis
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This year's exercise marks 40 years of joint drills aimed at strengthening the U.S. and Philippines' defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific.
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