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[Sponsored] Simulations consistently point to the vulnerability of larger refuelers concentrated at a handful of airfields.

The Marine Corps plans to grow its force by up to 5% by 2032, adding thousands of Marines and adding operational depth across missions.

One of your biggest relocation challenges is managing the cost of your move.

The USS Gerald R. Ford will undergo maintenance after completing the longest post-Vietnam carrier deployment.

The VA claims backlog dropped below 70,000 for first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A veteran pilot and air safety investigator, she dreamed of space for six decades before Jeff Bezos invited her to join him on a Blue Origin rocket.

In a joint statement, the 12-member coalition linked the move to America’s shifting stance in European defense.

After being denied a trip to Normandy for the 70th anniversary of the event, World War II veteran Bernard Jordan went anyway.

Jeffrey Lantz's leadership has been "instrumental," the International Maritime Organization said in London.

Military-connected consumers reported more than 99,000 fraud complaints in recent years to the FTC.

British civilian Louis Skupien becomes the first British civilian to fly supersonic in an F-16 at Edwards Air Force Base, participating in a test mission with the 416th Flight Test Squadron.

An Army combat medic who fled to the UK in 2022 was convicted by a military jury this month of desertion, larceny and making a false official statement

Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.

Efforts include rebuilding the runway and upgrading the taxiways, expected to complete by 2027.

Sony's plan to stop producing physical game discs could pose challenges for deployed troops relying on physical copies for entertainment during deployment.

Discover the best video games coming to military barracks in 2026, including shooters, horror, and single-player titles. From Call of Duty to Grand Th

U.S. military in S. Korea cites 'important' military interests in Gwangju airport amid relocation plan    Yonhap News Agency

For the second time, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth waded into an Army safety review by telling grounded pilots to “carry on, Patriots.” The post Hegseth weighs in on 8 Army helicopter pilots grounded after buzzing July 4th beaches appeared first on Task & Purpose .

Retired U.S. Marine Corps AAVs will go to allied nations in defense of the Black Sea region.

The inquiry follows the VFW's use of a "firing squad" cartoon to support preserving veterans benefits.

The Navy’s oldest in-service aircraft carrier pulled into Norfolk, Va., on Thursday ahead of its final homeport shift, according to ship spotters. USS Nimitz (CVN-68) reached Virginia after participating in the International Naval Review in New York City over the Fourth of July, which coincided with

Navy Tuition Assistance pays for up to 100% of college courses taken while on active duty.

The Army is consolidating its official social media presence, drastically slashing the number of allowable accounts.

"By the end of 2026, we estimate that there will be approximately 14.3 million veterans who are eligible to enroll in VA health care," said John Bartrum.

The USS Constitution is a symbol of durability and strength, and its longevity is thanks to a special 40 acres of land from Naval Support Activity Crane.

The 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve used the C-5M Super Galaxy to remove $5 billion of illegal drugs from California to Ohio before its destruction in Indiana.

If you're on sea duty, you are entitled to Career Sea pay at a monthly rate of up to $805

Former DEVGRU operator Craig Sawyer and an anonymous former Delta operator uncover 5 key differences between the two elite forces.

One advocate believes “a civilian who was sexually assaulted by a military member could already sue. Why shouldn’t an active duty military member be able to?" The post Military members assaulted by fellow troops cannot sue the military. That could change. appeared first on Task & Purpose .

Airmen in the 621st Contingency Response Wing are assisting Venezuelan authorities to expand aid intake following devastating earthquakes.

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

A battle over a small DAV chapter’s donation reveals a larger struggle over money, authority and the future of local posts.

The PST is challenging at first, with early attempts often resulting in failure or even “do not finish” scores.

The program aims to minimize troops’ exposure to danger and ensure safe passage of follow-on forces, according to the Army.

A young black bear came out of the wilderness and sauntered through the sliding doors of an Alaska commissary to enjoy a peach.

Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Chien will be relieved by Capt. Phillip Granati this week.

"I think it's fair to say that Phase 3 did not contemplate this."

Benchmark-backed Ollama has amassed 176,000 stars, and nearly 17,000 forks on GitHub by helping developers easily run AI on their PCs.

Two analysts and a former defense official praised the Army’s new LCI program, while also pointing to concerns over production bottlenecks, budget constraints and testing procedures.

The service said the “no contact” process will save significant production costs.

UN Fact-Finding Mission found that the paramilitary's systematic campaign of violence in Darfur amounted to genocide.

Elad Amar explains how PYRRHUS Aeronautics' LADRS lets soldiers control drones from their rifles while reducing training time and gear.

Exclusive interview: Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet explains why 1.5 million military family members turn to the organization each year.

The new Navy policy requires sailors with conditions such as pseudofolliculitis barbae, which overwhelming affects Black men, to be clean shaven after one year of medical treatment. The post Navy imposes 1-year limit on medical shaving waivers appeared first on Task & Purpose .

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance has an added provision for traumatic injuries known as Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI).

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) may be converted to renewable five-year term coverage known as Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI).

He served until March 1981, when he received an honorable discharge.

The Philadelphia Experiment is one of the most grotesque military urban legends ever.

he U.S. Navy has a long tradition of tattoos. Learn about 19 popular nautical tattoo designs and how a sailor earned the right to wear each symbol.

Leonard Alvarado enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and ultimately gave his life to save his platoon.

The 441st VSCOS is now using Salesforce’s Missionforce National Security to manage its $13.5 billion fleet of over 84,000 vehicles.

Service members with a diagnosed skin condition or with skin irritation from shaving are eligible to receive medical treatment during a 12-month span.

Private pledges for the North Dakota-based project so far stand at $4.1 million of the hoped fundraising amount.

A settlement could force the VA to reopen more than 90,000 wrongly closed disability appeals, with back pay reaching back to 1990.

Editorial: Defense Minister Ahn's Desertion Allegations Stall Military Reform    조선일보

In August 1776, the fate of Washington’s army—in fact, the fate of the entire Revolution—lay on the muscled shoulders of the fishermen and sailors of the Marblehead Regiment. The post The Great Escape That Saved the Revolution appeared first on Breitbart .

A written promotion test for would-be technical sergeants was graded incorrectly. The error affects airmen in security forces, the Air Force's largest career field. The post Air Force cancels promotions for 135 sergeants after testing error appeared first on Task & Purpose .

After years of development and nearly $2 billion in investments, the Army is calling time of death on its much-hyped Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence.

A former military base in the Adriatic Sea, the island is in a beautiful setting but it is strewed with snakes, crumbling buildings and land mines.