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Breaking military news, conflict updates, and situation reports from active theaters and global flashpoints.
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The Pentagon is utilizing a crew of private sector businessmen to renovate how the department negotiates with defense companies.
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New Pentagon UFO files include reports from moon landings
The site includes about 160 documents, from Apollo moon landings to Global War on Terror flight logs.
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Marines may create new Infantry Scout career field
So far, Scouts have not had their own Primary Military Occupational Speciality, equivalent to a mortarman or machine gunner. But that could change.
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Pentagon assures safe passage through Strait of Hormuz despite presence of mines
The guarantee follows a security warning from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command to vessels on Monday about the presence of mines in the strait. -
US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines
In addition, the lab was testing a containerized solar-panel micro grid to generate electricity, a quieter alternative to diesel generators. -
Iran-linked hackers sent menacing texts to US service members
The messages sent directly to some U.S. troops showed how the Handala hacking group is taking a new, more personal and psychological approach to cyber attacks.
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US Navy to extend service life of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp by 5 years
The service completed a study of Wasp-class amphibious assault ships and is currently conducting another on amphibious dock landing ships. -
Marines in hot barracks getting portable air conditioners
Officials said 128 barracks across the force, housing almost 20,000 Marines, do not have working air conditioning.
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Marines now have 12 months to meet shaving rules, even with painful skin condition
Just released rules give Marines seeking laser treatment and other for skin conditions that prevent shaving, or be kicked out.
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US Air Force looks to launch cheap missiles from cargo aircraft
The U.S. Air Force wants inexpensive, long-range missiles that can be launched in mass volleys by cargo aircraft.
