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Air Force enacts service-wide inspections of M18 pistols The safety inspections come after Air Force Global Strike Command ordered a pause in the use of the pistols.

Air Force enacts service-wide inspections of M18 pistols https://trib.al/F0jmJQY

Sailor proudly rocks 'E-4 Mafia' patch as he stands watch on USS Abraham Lincoln A sailor aboard the Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln proudly sported an E-4 mafia patch paying homage to junior enlisted troops.

He's so salty, he's brined.

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Navy identifies USS George Washington sailor lost at sea Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was declared deceased after the Navy carried out a 45-hour search in the Timor Sea for the missing sailor.

Navy identifies USS George Washington sailor lost at sea https://trib.al/vi12YlM

Here's why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers U.S. military aircraft have used inappropriate call signs several times over the past year, including “Titties” and “Boobies.”

Peek inside the weird, glorious world of aircraft call signs and why questionable ones keep popping up

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Air Force security kills driver who attempted to breach base A driver crashed a car at the main gate of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Friday, prompting base security to open fire.

Air Force security kills driver who attempted to breach base https://trib.al/B8DcTso

Air Force creates a second ‘super squadron’ in South Korea 31 F-16s will shift to Osan Air Base in the second phase of the Air Force’s experiment with supersized fighter units.

Air Force creates a second ‘super squadron’ in South Korea https://trib.al/pufDiJ8

Caudle confirmed as new Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle takes over as the Navy's top uniformed leader after the position sat empty for nearly half a year.

Caudle confirmed as new Chief of Naval Operations https://trib.al/5A6e62F

Army will review selection boards that choose leaders for command Army officials are reviewing a Biden-era program in which review boards select experienced soldiers for command positions.

Army will review selection boards that choose leaders for command https://trib.al/rQ3Em64

Robot warships are here. Now the Navy needs to figure out how to use them. The Navy is testing uncrewed ships like the USX-1 Defiant to see how far it can push warfighting without sailors aboard.

Robot warships are here. Now the Navy needs to figure out how to use them. https://trib.al/VBCpp8f

No, the Army is not introducing a new 'tank top' PT uniform Speculation mounted after Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus appeared in an Army video wearing a tank top as he worked out.

No, the Army is not introducing a new ‘tank top’ PT uniform https://trib.al/KBqcNay

The Marine Corps is looking for 'volunteers' to leave the service early The Marine Corps is asking for enlisted troops to volunteer to leave the service early between now and Sept. 30.

The Marine Corps is looking for ‘volunteers’ to leave the service early https://trib.al/BKNzQNR

What the US Navy could learn from Ukraine about sinking enemy ships The U.S. Navy should look into new ways of using unmanned boats, such as arming them to sink ships, naval warfare experts say.

What the US Navy could learn from Ukraine about sinking enemy ships https://trib.al/zZqI6BK

A Reaper drone's propeller broke off from its engine in Mediterranean Sea crash The drone's crew, flying from a base in Missouri, tried to regain control of the MQ-9A Reaper as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea.

A Reaper drone’s propeller broke off from its engine in Mediterranean Sea crash https://trib.al/lc0znIu

No drone war for old men? How an Army exercise highlighted a generational divide The Army tested a variety of counter-drone technologies in Europe and learned more about how future wars may challenge its current force.

No drone war for old men? How an Army exercise highlighted a generational divide https://trib.al/5Q9Q54a

Sig Sauer pushes back on criticisms over safety of M17 and M18 pistols The Air Force has curtailed using the pistol following the death of an airman, but the other services continue to use the M18 and M17.

Sig Sauer pushes back on criticisms over safety of M17 and M18 pistols https://trib.al/5xAkXFI

South Korea tours will now be a year longer as Army cuts down on moves Single soldiers will get two-year assignments instead of the typical 12-month tour. Soldiers with families will get three-year tours.

South Korea tours will now be a year longer as Army cuts down on moves https://trib.al/go0M1Be

Army, Marine Corps, Navy have no plan to stop using Sig Sauer M18, M17 pistols Officials from the three services said they have no plans to modify or pause use of the Sig Sauer pistol after the death of an airman.

Army, Marine Corps, Navy have no plan to stop using Sig Sauer M18, M17 pistols https://trib.al/VR9GMiA

Marine veterans ‘instrumental’ in stopping stabbing attack, sheriff says Marine veterans Matthew Kolakowski and Derrick Perry helped stop a man accused of attacking 11 people near Traverse City, Michigan.

Marine veterans ‘instrumental’ in stopping stabbing attack, sheriff says https://trib.al/riNZxIC

Search underway for a Navy sailor reported overboard on aircraft carrier USS George Washington The USS Gorge Washington and other units assigned to Carrier Strike Group 5 are currently in the Timor Sea.

Search underway for a Navy sailor reported overboard on aircraft carrier USS George Washington https://trib.al/ASNvxqS

TRICARE could soon cover dependents up to 26 with no extra fees Bipartisan legislation aims to give military dependents access to insurance until 26 without paying additional premiums like civilians.

TRICARE could soon cover dependents up to 26 with no extra fees https://trib.al/lPHfoBd

Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is heading back to orbit Space Force is sending the X-37B up once again, this time to test laser communications and a “quantum inertial sensor.”

Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is heading back to orbit https://trib.al/Wc3Ry79

The US used nearly a quarter of its most advanced missile interceptors against Iran American forces fired more than 150 THAAD interceptors at Iranian missiles and drones during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.

The US used nearly a quarter of its most advanced missile interceptors against Iran https://trib.al/wo5HQKT

Comedian, soldier, and mathematician Tom Lehrer dies at 97 The famed comedic singer served two years in the Army, and claimed to have invented Jell-O shots while in the service.

Comedian, soldier, and mathematician Tom Lehrer dies at 97 https://trib.al/kaVftmy

Army cadet dies during training at Fort Knox Neil Edara, 22, was taking part in the Army ROTC Cadet Summer Training course. He was found unresponsive during land navigation training.

Army cadet dies during training at Fort Knox https://trib.al/Z5O1xsb

A Marine veteran’s body was hidden for months. Now he’s getting a proper burial Michael Blankenship, a Marine who served during the Vietnam War, died last year. His cousin allegedly kept his death secret to steal benefits.

A Marine veteran’s body was hidden for months. Now he’s getting a proper burial https://trib.al/qfHekpG

US forces capture ISIS finance chief in Somalia An American raid on Friday saw U.S. troops capture Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf, the chief money man for ISIS in Somalia since 2019.

US forces capture ISIS finance chief in Somalia https://trib.al/ZAv1xzo

World War II horror will come to life in new ‘Wolfenstein’ show Amazon is developing a new 'Wolfenstein' show based on the long running video game series, because “The story of killing Nazis is evergreen.”

World War II horror will come to life in new ‘Wolfenstein’ show https://trib.al/LUwrLVV

Top Air Force enlisted leader apologizes for uniform slip-up Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi has taken responsibility for the uniform SNAFU and vowed to do better.

Top Air Force enlisted leader apologizes for uniform slip-up https://trib.al/JrGxHEM

'Senior ISIS leader' killed during US military raid in Syria U.S. troops remain in Iraq and Syria to fight ISIS, which lost its last stronghold in Baghouz, Syria in 2019.

‘Senior ISIS leader’ killed during US military raid in Syria https://trib.al/m0QRG55

Pentagon shifts $200 million from barracks, schools, facilities to border wall The Pentagon is shifting $200 million from the Army, Navy and Air Force to pay for a partial border wall at a military test range.

Pentagon shifts $200 million from barracks, schools, facilities to border wall https://trib.al/u50M5MG