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September 22, 2023

Pentagon rolls back gender-neutral pronoun requirement for joint military awards

The Pentagon reversed its policy on gender pronouns in award citations after initially mandating the use of "gender-neutral" language.

September 22, 2023

Puerto Rico National Guard aids efforts to quell week-long blaze at US Virgin Islands landfill

The Puerto Rico National Guard has been mobilized to assist in combatting a fire at a landfill in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which has been raging for over a week.

September 22, 2023

Ukraine deals devastating blow to Russia with destruction of key base: a 'crucial time' in conflict: report

The attack reportedly added another huge blow to Russia's naval power in the Black Sea as Ukraine makes a renewed and strong push to progress against Russian positions before weather turns.

September 22, 2023

Audio of 911 call released in South Carolina F-35 crash: ‘We’ve got a pilot in the house’

A 911 call has been released capturing a South Carolina resident and F-35 fighter jet pilot asking for help following a crash over the weekend.

September 22, 2023

911 audio released following South Carolina F-35 jet crash

South Carolina caller is heard telling dispatcher "we've got a pilot in the house." (Credit: AP/Charleston County Government)

September 22, 2023

Israel's new multimillion-dollar AI tank provides total battlefield vision: 'A new era'

Israel unveiled the "Barak" tank as its newest AI-powered military advancement, promising a "new era" in combat capabilities.

September 21, 2023

Poland announces stop to supplying arms to Ukraine, says modernizing its own weapons

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced Wednesday his country would no longer send weapons to Ukraine, saying Poland is planning to modernize its weaponry.

September 21, 2023

3 South African navy personnel dead, 1 critical after submarine accident

Three South African naval personnel died and a senior officer remains in critical condition following an accident involving a submarine.

September 21, 2023

Senate confirms Gen. Eric Smith as Commandant of Marine Corps, 96-0

Gen. Eric Smith, who was commissioned in the Marines in 1987, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Thursday to serve as Commandant of the Marine Corps.

September 21, 2023

Tuberville forces Schumer's hand in military nominee votes: 'He blinked'

Alabama GOP Sen. Tuberville's action led to floor votes on long-delayed military nominations as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., adjusted strategy after a cloture vote threat.