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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.
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.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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.
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:33 PM
A Democratic senator also questioned whether the services are doing everything they can to increase child care slots.
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.
‘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.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles prompted questions during a Senate Armed Services hearing.
No evidence women in combat roles lower standards, top enlisted leaders say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles prompted questions during a Senate Armed Services hearing.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for a review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles prompted questions during a Senate Armed Services hearing.
The move represents the organization’s shift from a center to a command under the Army’s Transformation and Training Command.
Army marks elevation of Futures and Concepts to full command
The move represents the organization’s shift from a center to a command under the Army’s Transformation and Training Command.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The move represents the organization’s shift from a center to a command under the Army’s Transformation and Training Command.
Ralyn M. Hill put his life on the line for a downed ally.
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Ralyn M. Hill put his life on the line for a downed ally.
The military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.
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.
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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.
A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.
Louisiana National Guardsman leaves M4 carbine in Bourbon Street bathroom
A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
A whole bouquet of oopsie daisies.
Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.
He hunted roadside bombs in Iraq. Now he hunts adventure to combat PTSD.
Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Veteran retreats taught him how to kayak, ski and forgive himself.
Pvt. Spencer Howe aspires to be an Army chaplain someday — but for now, his day job involves doing synchronized spin jumps on ice.
This Army Motor T operator is also an Olympic figure skater
Pvt. Spencer Howe aspires to be an Army chaplain someday — but for now, his day job involves doing synchronized spin jumps on ice.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Pvt. Spencer Howe aspires to be an Army chaplain someday — but for now, his day job involves doing synchronized spin jumps on ice.
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."
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."
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February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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."
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.
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.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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.
Palestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.
‘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.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Palestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.
“The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times.
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.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“The Department of War took action to disable the drones,” an administration official told Military Times.
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott were questioned Tuesday about the recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti.
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.
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February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons and CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott were questioned Tuesday about the recent killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti.
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.
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.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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.
Manuel "Toots" Pérez pinpointed what was holding up his company’s advance... and cleaned it out.
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.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Manuel "Toots" Pérez pinpointed what was holding up his company’s advance... and cleaned it out.
With the first campus-style dining pilot opening this month, soldiers may now have the option to order beer and wine at some chow halls.
Beer and wine at chow halls of the future? Commanders will decide.
With the first campus-style dining pilot opening this month, soldiers may now have the option to order beer and wine at some chow halls.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:03 PM
With the first campus-style dining pilot opening this month, soldiers may now have the option to order beer and wine at some chow halls.
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom were fired upon in an ambush-style shooting just blocks from the White House in November.
National Guard members shot in DC will receive Purple Hearts
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom were fired upon in an ambush-style shooting just blocks from the White House in November.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom were fired upon in an ambush-style shooting just blocks from the White House in November.
Soldiers are slated to get a daily stipend of $39, or "freedom dollars," to use at campus-style DFACs.
Fort Hood soldiers to get ‘freedom dollars’ with first campus-style dining facility
Soldiers are slated to get a daily stipend of $39, or "freedom dollars," to use at campus-style DFACs.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Soldiers are slated to get a daily stipend of $39, or "freedom dollars," to use at campus-style DFACs.
Nearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. "Their deaths were a failure. My failure."
I decided not to go on a patrol in Iraq. An IED killed my friends
Nearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. "Their deaths were a failure. My failure."
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February 9, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Nearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. "Their deaths were a failure. My failure."
For four grueling days, U.S. and Italian soldiers operated under German standards to earn a foreign military badge few U.S. troops are authorized to wear.
US and Italian soldiers earn German military badge in joint Italy training
For four grueling days, U.S. and Italian soldiers operated under German standards to earn a foreign military badge few U.S. troops are authorized to wear.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
For four grueling days, U.S. and Italian soldiers operated under German standards to earn a foreign military badge few U.S. troops are authorized to wear.
For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.
For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:20 PM
For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.
The flyover is set to include two B-1s, two F-15C Eagles and a pair each of Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Joint Strike Fighters.
Meet the pilots executing the rare Navy-Air Force Super Bowl flyover
The flyover is set to include two B-1s, two F-15C Eagles and a pair each of Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Joint Strike Fighters.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The flyover is set to include two B-1s, two F-15C Eagles and a pair each of Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-35C Joint Strike Fighters.