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US Air Force sees early 2030s rollout for revamped Sentinel nuclear missile The LGM-35A ICBM program had its Milestone B status revoked during a Nunn-McCurdy review, but a new decision is expected by the end of 2026.

The LGM-35A ICBM program had its Milestone B status revoked during a Nunn-McCurdy review, but a new decision is expected by the end of 2026.

During WWI this sailor saved his fellow mate from noxious toilet fumes — earning him the Medal of Honor The German emigre did not think twice when rescuing his fellow sailor from the gaseous byproduct of human waste.

The German emigre did not think twice when rescuing his fellow sailor from the gaseous byproduct of human waste.

Robert Duvall, ‘Apocalypse Now’ actor and Army veteran, dead at 95 The Oscar-winning actor died at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia.

The Oscar-winning actor died at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia.

US to send more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm The addition of missile launchers comes as treaty allies condemned what they called China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

The addition of missile launchers comes as treaty allies condemned what they called China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

How chocolate became one of the US military’s most important WWII rations In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.

In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.

Trump reveals US helicopter pilots were wounded in Maduro raid The president also said one of the soldiers who helped capture Maduro will receive the Medal of Honor.

The president also said one of the soldiers who helped capture Maduro will receive the Medal of Honor.

‘Reduced to atoms’: The devastating 1945 Allied bombing campaign in Dresden The bombing of Dresden remains a controversial period in the Allied air war over Europe.

The bombing of Dresden remains a controversial period in the Allied air war over Europe.

US Air Force buying more bunker-buster bombs after Iran nuclear strikes The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.

The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.

Unemployment rates for veterans worsen amid civilian job market gains While overall hiring increased by 130,000 jobs in January, post-9/11 veterans saw their jobless rates balloon to 5.8%.

While overall hiring increased by 130,000 jobs in January, post-9/11 veterans saw their jobless rates balloon to 5.8%.

Sore throat? Tricare Prime now offers virtual option for urgent care Nurses will decide whether the symptoms can be treated virtually, and set up the virtual appointments.

Nurses will decide whether the symptoms can be treated virtually, and set up the virtual appointments.

Judge dismisses deportation case for Mexican father of 3 US Marines The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge’s decision.

The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge’s decision.

Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms Let your partner know how you really feel with acronyms such as MALAYA: My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival.

Let your partner know how you really feel with acronyms such as MALAYA: My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival.

Pentagon to deploy roughly 200 troops to Nigeria The 200 troops will supplement a small team of American military officers already embedded with Nigerian forces.

The 200 troops will supplement a small team of American military officers already embedded with Nigerian forces.

‘You are always in my heart’: A look at love letters from World War II For Valentine’s Day, Military Times delved into love letters that helped U.S. troops and their families through the dark days of World War II.

For Valentine’s Day, Military Times delved into love letters that helped U.S. troops and their families through the dark days of World War II.

Ukrainian athlete out of Winter Olympics because of banned helmet honoring war dead Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from racing Thursday after refusing IOC's plea to not use a helmet honoring athletes killed since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from racing Thursday after refusing IOC's plea to not use a helmet honoring athletes killed since Russia's 2022 invasion.

Health care access a top complaint among troops, top enlisted leaders tell lawmakers A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.

A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.

US Air Force’s CCA program advances with auto-flying software integration The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.

The service said integrating third-party autonomous software is a major step on developing drones that can fly themselves alongside jets like the F-35.

‘I felt like a factory worker.’ Why VA psychologists are burning out The number of veterans seeking mental health treatment continues to rise, but the number of psychologists dropped last year for the first time in a decade.

The number of veterans seeking mental health treatment continues to rise, but the number of psychologists dropped last year for the first time in a decade.

A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now. Ralyn M. Hill put his life on the line for a downed ally.

Ralyn M. Hill put his life on the line for a downed ally.

Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US The military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.

The military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.

Pentagon let CBP use anti-drone laser before FAA closed El Paso airspace: Report The confusing arc of events began as the FAA announced it was shutting down all flight traffic over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border for 10 days.

The confusing arc of events began as the FAA announced it was shutting down all flight traffic over the city on the U.S.-Mexico border for 10 days.

Louisiana National Guardsman leaves M4 carbine in Bourbon Street bathroom A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.

A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.

He hunted roadside bombs in Iraq. Now he hunts adventure to combat PTSD. Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.

Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.

Drone warfare requires new age of battlefield medicine Opinion: "We should not wait for American soldiers to be engaged in a drone war to modernize how we train, equip and support those tasked with saving them."

Opinion: "We should not wait for American soldiers to be engaged in a drone war to modernize how we train, equip and support those tasked with saving them."

VA reorganization projected to cost at least $312 million The reforms, known as the RISE initiative, are expected to begin this year with an aim to reduce the VHA’s administrative overhead, improve clinical care.

The reforms, known as the RISE initiative, are expected to begin this year with an aim to reduce the VHA’s administrative overhead, improve clinical care.

‘It just blows your lungs out of your mouth’: A history of thermobaric weaponry Palestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.

Palestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, prompt El Paso airport closure “The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times.

“The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times.

ICE, Border Patrol chiefs refuse to comment on VA nurse’s killing Acting ICE director Todd Lyons and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott were questioned Tuesday about the recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti.

Acting ICE director Todd Lyons and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott were questioned Tuesday about the recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti.

Why Greenland’s takeover by the US is not needed for Golden Dome Opinion: Golden Dome is problematic for many reasons. Don’t let it be used to justify the annexation of a NATO ally’s territory as well.

Opinion: Golden Dome is problematic for many reasons. Don’t let it be used to justify the annexation of a NATO ally’s territory as well.

In the bloody, urban combat to liberate Manila, this airborne ‘Angel’ sacrificed all Manuel "Toots" Pérez pinpointed what was holding up his company’s advance... and cleaned it out.

Manuel "Toots" Pérez pinpointed what was holding up his company’s advance... and cleaned it out.