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Airman found dead at F.E. Warren was investigated for M18 death — via @pjmatt
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Airman 1st Class Marcus White Allen was previously arrested following the death of Airman Brayden Lovan at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
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Apache pilot injured by drone in Iraq took his final flight — take some time to read this story by @PattyNieberg
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An 82nd Airborne pilot suffered a devastating head injury in Iraq. Earlier this month, he celebrated his retirement with a final flight.
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Man arrested for taunting DC troops with ‘Star Wars’ song strikes back via @PattyNieberg
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A Washington D.C. resident is suing a National Guard soldier and local police for allegedly violating his constitutional right to protest.
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Air Force announces all-hands room inspections for every barracks
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The service said the inspections stem from the Pentagon’s Barracks Task Force, which will develop an “investment plan” for troop housing.
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Army extends service for soldiers nearing end of contract due to shutdown
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It is unclear exactly how many soldiers are being extended as a result of the shutdown, which began on Oct. 1.
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Trump taps Hegseth’s senior military assistant as Army’s No. 2 officer -- from @df_lawrence and @PattyNieberg
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President Donald Trump is aiming to replace the Army’s number two officer with one of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s senior advisors.
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A pilot went down in Vietnam to protect secrets. Will he get the Medal of Honor?
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Maj. Robert Lodge had extensive knowledge of a classified system that gave American fighters an advantage over North Vietnamese MiGs.
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Marines identify pilot killed in California helicopter crash — via @NSlayton
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Maj. Tyler Braconi had more than a decade of service in the Marines as a helicopter pilot. He died in a crash in the California desert.
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Army raises standards for recruits to attend basic training prep course
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Previously, the course allowed potential recruits to work on both losing weight and meeting the Army’s academic requirements.
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In reversal, at least 250 US troops will remain at Iraq air base -- via @NSlayton
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Rather than withdraw, a small force of US troops will operate out of the Ain al-Asad Air Base, Iraq's prime minister said.
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Artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event — @NSlayton
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Marines are investigating after a 155mm artillery round exploded over Interstate 5, hitting California Highway Patrol vehicles with shrapnel.
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Married Marine officers finish grueling training a week apart
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Cheyanne and Donald Reichard, who graduated a week apart from Officer Candidate School, drew strength from knowing the other was close by.
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F.E. Warren security forces commander holds all-hands meetings after four deaths
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The security forces group’s commander and senior enlisted leader talked to airmen about the recent deaths.
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The Army is buying 30 tons of powdered sugar to use in its smoke grenades -- cue "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard: https://t.co/3W3Qh1AlVf by @PattyNieberg
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The Army is buying 65,000 pounds of powdered sugar, a little-known but key ingredient in military smoke grenades for the battlefield.
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi retiring
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi said he is retiring. He cited the recent death of his wife, Katy, as prompting his departure.
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Some National Guard replaced in Illinois for not meeting standards — via @NSlayton
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An unspecified amount of Texas National Guard troops were replaced in Chicago, shortly after photos of their appearance were mocked.
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Pentagon moves $8 billion from research to pay troops -- via @NSlayton
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Left over R&D funds will be used to pay military members on Oct. 15, the Department of Defense said, following orders from President Trump.
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Air Force revamps its special warfare training pipeline
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The changes are meant to teach special warfare trainees how to shoot, move, and communicate at the start of their training pipeline.
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Navy fires commanding officer of missile submarine USS Wyoming
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Cmdr. Robert Moreno, who assumed command of the USS Wyoming in May 2024, was relieved ““due to loss of conference in his ability to command.”
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Hegseth steers Pentagon toward private sector in barracks overhaul — via @PattyNieberg
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The defense secretary released a memo that give the new Barracks Task Force 30 days to produce a plan to overhaul military barracks.
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