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It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
House Passes Major Overhaul of Veterans Choice Program
The House passed major veterans legislation to extend and reform the Veterans Choice Program to allow more private care optio...
Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
Boeing has been granted a patent for a cannon to enhance the aircraft's ability to take on more close-air support roles.
Army to Begin Equipping Heavy Units with Active Protection by 2020
The Army has been testing Israeli-made systems such as Trophy for the M1 tank and Iron Fist for the Bradley.
Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks
Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.
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Supreme Court Case Continues Years of Appeal by Killer Ronald Gray
Ronald Gray, a former Fort Bragg soldier, was convicted of a series of murders and rapes in Fayetteville in the 1980s.
New Niger Ambush Video: US Survivors Left Messages for Loved Ones
One soldier stood alone in a clearing, waving the U.S. flag for rescue in the Niger ambush.
Army Announces Bases Where Three New SFABs Will Be Stationed
The U.S. Army announced it will station three new Security Force Assistance Brigades in Colorado, Washington and Texas.
Navy News
Navy Ships Sent Elsewhere for Repairs Leads to Salvo from Politicians
Recently the Navy decided to send three ships based at Naval Station Mayport to other places for maintenance.
Seasoned Female Officer Will Command Newest Littoral Combat Ship
USS Manchester Cmdr. Emily Bassett has made five deployments and held leadership positions on four U.S. Navy vessels.
Famed Mini-Sub's Control Room Acquired by Naval Museum
To date, the NR-1 mini-sub is the only nuclear-powered research submarine ever built or operated.
Air Force News
Air Combat Command Wing Removes Group, Vice Commanders in Experiment
The experiment, initiated by Gen. Mike Holmes, will start this month at the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home AFB.
C-17 Globemaster Makes 1st Airdrop in Afghanistan in More Than a Year
The cargo airlifter, based out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, made a drop over Southern Afghanistan on May 10.
Dyess AFB Commander Reassigned over 'Toxic Environment'
A commander at Dyess Air Force Base has been reassigned after Air Force leaders lost confidence in his ability to command.
Marine Corps News
Marine Battalion Commander Relieved During Middle East Deployment
Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz was abruptly relieved in the middle of a deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Marines to Conduct Controlled Burn at Camp Pendleton
The Marine Corps will join forces with the Los Angeles Fire Department to conduct a controlled burn over 170 acres.
Marines Make Changes After Data of 164,000 People Lost on Okinawa
The Marine Corps has changed the way it handles personal info after a servicemember lost a disk with the data of 164K people.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Assists Canadian Mariner in Distress
The Coast Guard assisted a distressed Canadian mariner to Hilo Sunday after his vessel began taking on water.
Astronauts Discuss How the Coast Guard Prepared Them for NASA
Of the hundreds of astronauts sent into space by NASA, Bruce Melnick and Daniel Burbank share a special bond.
Coast Guard Atlantic Area to Welcome New Commander
The U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area is welcoming a new commander.