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September 29, 2023

Man arrested in Hawaii after causing lockdowns at Army bases following ‘scuffle’ with soldiers, officials say

A man believed to be carrying a handgun on a U.S. military base in Hawaii has been taken into custody on the island of Molokai, a report says.

September 29, 2023

Russia's turn to North Korea for much-needed ammo a 'last resort' in Ukraine conflict: 'Hitting the dregs'

Russia has reached out to a number of allies across Asia and Asia Minor to bolster its weapons and munitions amid the conflict in Ukraine as both sides burn through their supplies.

September 29, 2023

Lawmakers torch Biden administration over filthy military barracks: Service members 'live in squalor'

A group of lawmakers is writing a letter to the Pentagon demanding answers after a Government Accountability Office report detailed dire barracks living conditions.

September 28, 2023

Iran Navy harasses US helicopter in international airspace over Arabian Gulf

An Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy ship repeatedly shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Arabian Gulf on Wednesday.

September 28, 2023

Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in

Sen. Jacky Rosen and four other women senators are calling on the Defense Department and VA to ensure that female combat veterans get access to vital benefits.

September 28, 2023

US soldier Travis King back on American soil after being freed by North Korea

U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King has returned to American soil, landing in Texas early Thursday morning following more than 70 days in North Korean detainment.

September 28, 2023

WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm'

A technique originally used by the U.S. military to help people fall asleep quickly can be extremely effective, a TikTok user claims. Sleep experts weigh in.

September 28, 2023

7 ways to fix the most glaring issues facing America’s military

U.S. military should be a bulwark of strength and focus yet it is increasingly entangled in a web of bureaucracy, political interference and a lack of mission clarity.

September 28, 2023

House lawmakers move to protect military pay from looming government shutdown

Members of Congress are moving to ensure troops are paid if the government shuts down on Oct. 1.

September 27, 2023

Man pulled from water by fishing crew after falling nearly 40 feet from tanker into Boston Harbor dies

A man who had fallen nearly 40 feet from a tanker ship into Boston Harbor died, officials said. The man was initially rescued from the waters by a nearby commercial fishing crew.