https://www.military.com/rss-feeds/content?channel=news&keyword=headlines&type=news News en-us Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:00:06 GMT customersupport@miltary.com https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/02/israels-air-force-attacks-syria-and-syrian-air-defense-missile-explodes-over-northern-israel.html Israel, which has vowed to stop Iranian entrenchment next door, has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets in government-controlled parts of neighboring Syria in recent years, but it rarely acknowledges them. Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:05:31 GMT Associated Press uuid:411316 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/02/satellite-photos-reports-suggest-belarus-building-army-camp-wagner-fighters.html Belarus’ authoritarian president, Alexander Lukashenko, said his country could use Wagner’s experience and expertise. Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:10:30 GMT Associated Press uuid:411321 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/02/presidents-july-fourth-day-chill-or-strut-or-get-earful-of-red-white-and-boo.html A look at what some presidents have done on the Fourth of July. Sun, 02 Jul 2023 11:54:40 GMT Associated Press uuid:411311 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/01/3-killed-17-wounded-ukraine-russian-attacks-spain-highlights-european-support-kyiv.html Referring to possible peace talks, the Spanish leader said that “only Ukraine can set the terms and times for peace negotiations." Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:16:52 GMT Associated Press uuid:411306 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/01/tuskegee-airman-raymond-cassagnol-dies-102.html He was one of three Haitian servicemen initially selected to join an experimental program in Tuskegee, Alabama. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:56:38 GMT Associated Press uuid:411296 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/01/recovering-titan-12500-feet-underwater-was-dangerous-complex-emotional.html Investigating the debris is a crucial part of a multiagency investigation into why the Titan imploded. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:55:00 GMT Associated Press uuid:411301 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/07/01/coast-guard-apologizes-mishandling-of-sexual-assaults-academy.html The service also acknowledged it did not widely disclose its six-year internal investigation into dozens of cases from 1988 to 2006. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:48:52 GMT Associated Press uuid:411291 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/navy-vet-wanted-jan-6-charges-arrested-weapons-near-barack-obamas-washington-home.html Taylor Taranto, 37, was spotted by law enforcement a few blocks from the former president's home and fled, though he was chased by U.S. Secret Service agents. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:11:38 GMT Associated Press uuid:411181 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/pentagon-chinese-balloon-did-not-collect-intelligence-over-us.html Relations between Washington and Beijing had already been tense when the U.S. military detected what U.S. officials at the time suspected was a Chinese spy balloon Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:54:41 GMT Deutsche Presse-Agentur uuid:411211 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/us-considering-providing-cluster-munitions-ukraine-says-americas-top-military-officer.html Cluster bombs are weapons that open in the air, releasing submunitions, or “bomblets,” that are dispersed over a large area and are intended to wreak destruction on multiple targets. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:33:20 GMT Associated Press uuid:411251 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/ukraine-has-array-of-new-western-weapons-what-advantages-could-they-offer-counteroffensive.html When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine’s military was largely reliant on Soviet-era weaponry, from tanks to artillery to fighter jets. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:52:37 GMT Associated Press uuid:411196 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/cancer-research-getting-new-va-effort-burn-pit-linked-cases-expected-rise.html The plan comes as the need for cancer care at the VA is expected to rise as more veterans develop cancers suspected to be linked to their service. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:12:32 GMT Military.com uuid:411241 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/japans-spy-buildup-faces-obstacles.html Japan’s efforts to re-arm in response to escalating threats from China and North Korea are well-known. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:26:17 GMT SpyTalk Matt Brazil uuid:411186 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/army-formations-are-developing-their-own-plans-fight-suicide-they-wait-guidance-service.html The Army saw a drop in suicides last year, but the issue remains a devas ting problem for the force. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:32:36 GMT Military.com Steve Beynon uuid:411216 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/america-celebrates-50-years-of-all-volunteer-force-some-vets-recall-draft-it-was-yesterday.html The anniversary of all-volunteer forces comes amid the toughest military recruiting environment in decades. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:43:05 GMT Military.com Thomas Novelly uuid:411261 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/us-flies-nuclear-capable-bombers-fresh-show-of-force-against-north-korea.html The U.S. flew nuclear-capable bombers to the Korean Peninsula in its latest show of force against North Korea, days after the North staged massive anti-U.S. rallies in its capital. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:06:34 GMT Associated Press Hyung-Jin Kim uuid:411171 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/military-ready-drain-red-hill-after-finishing-repairs.html The tanks currently hold 104 million gallons of fuel and sit just 100 feet above a critical aquifer most of Honolulu relies on for drinking water. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:23:19 GMT The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Kevin Knodell uuid:411201 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/army-combat-veteran-take-over-key-election-security-role-working-state-local-officials.html Cait Conley will coordinate with federal, state and local officials responsible for ensuring elections are secure ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:50:38 GMT Associated Press Christina A. Cassidy uuid:411246 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/class-of-2027-plebes-report-duty-naval-academy-not-normal-college-experience.html Nearly 1,000 first-year entrants reported to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on Thursday for Plebe Summer, the first part of their nine-year tenure in the armed service. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:39:40 GMT The Capital, Annapolis, Md. Caitlyn Freeman uuid:411191 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/30/state-department-failed-plan-or-respond-fast-enough-afghanistan-collapse-new-us-report-finds.html A State Department report says the department failed to do enough contingency planning before the collapse of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:46:22 GMT Associated Press Matthew Lee, Nomaan Merchant uuid:411221 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/second-airman-accused-plot-steal-ammunition-base-sentenced-probation.html An airman involved in a plot to steal ammunition from Fairchild Air Force Base was sentenced in federal court to probation after he cooperated with investigators. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:03:24 GMT The Spokesman-Review Emma Epperly uuid:411111 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/russian-general-believed-be-detained-aftermath-of-wagner-mutiny-sources-say.html It’s not clear whether Gen. Sergei Surovikin faces any charges or where he is being held, reflecting the opaque world of the Kremlin’s politics and uncertainty after the revolt. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:38:12 GMT Associated Press Tara Copp, Nomaan Merchant uuid:411141 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/army-couple-had-their-daughter-military-hospital-then-collections-calls-started-600000.html Missteps by Womack Army Medical Center and Tricare landed a Fort Liberty couple in collections. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:28:47 GMT Military.com Patricia Kime uuid:411126 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/military-academies-exempted-supreme-court-ruling-ending-affirmative-action.html The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, said in a footnote that this policy would not impact how military service academies approached admissions. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:24:59 GMT Military.com Adrian Bonenberger uuid:411166 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/recapping-revolt-russia-through-words-of-4-presidents-and-mutinous-warlord.html The dramatic rebellion by a mercenary warlord in Russia that challenged President Vladimir Putin was punctuated by dramatic language of the key protagonists – and some long silences. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:18:31 GMT Associated Press Vanessa Gera uuid:411116 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/space-force-still-figuring-out-how-bad-fuel-spill-atop-sacred-hawaiian-volcano-was.html In the months since the fuel spill at a facility perched on the summit of Haleakalā, the Department of the Air Force has been working on cleanup efforts with local and federal agencies. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:06:47 GMT Military.com Thomas Novelly uuid:411156 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/human-remains-have-likely-been-recovered-titan-submersible-wreckage-us-coast-guard-says.html The news came hours after the announcement that debris from the Titan, collected from the seafloor more than 12,000 feet below the surface of the North Atlantic, had arrived in St. John's, Newfoundland. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:05:05 GMT Associated Press Patrick Whittle uuid:411101 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/navy-blows-lot-of-companys-boats-and-business-good.html Silver Ships recently announced the biggest contract in its history, a Navy deal that could be worth over $48 million for nearly 250 of the fast target boats. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:29:14 GMT al.com Lawrence Specker uuid:411136 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/no-regrets-all-top-marine-looks-back-his-tenure-ahead-of-impending-retirement.html The Marine Corps' top officer -- the man who has overseen a sweeping and much-debated transformation of the branch -- is unapologetic as he moves through his last days in office. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:40:57 GMT Military.com Konstantin Toropin uuid:411121 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/29/va-watchdog-lambasts-st-louis-va-errors-contributed-veterans-suicide-er.html An investigation into the 2021 death of Kenneth Hagans found that nurses failed to check on him for more than two hours. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:10:55 GMT Military.com Patricia Kime uuid:411161 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/soldier-crashed-helicopter-running-and-crashing-second-2022-suicide-investigators-find.html The documents obtained by Military.com said Bellew had no history of diagnosed mental illness or suicidal ideation. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:04:03 GMT Military.com Steve Beynon uuid:411066 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/pakistani-security-forces-say-they-killed-islamic-state-commander-raid-militant-hideout.html Pakistani security forces say they have killed an Islamic State group commander and two other militants during a raid on a militant hideout near the border with Afghanistan. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:18:07 GMT Associated Press uuid:411036 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/more-time-home-airmen-part-of-new-air-force-deployment-strategy.html Air Force officials are changing the way the service deploys airmen, offering more time at home after a tour and more training. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:57:48 GMT Military.com Thomas Novelly uuid:411091 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/nato-chief-convenes-july-6-talks-hoping-convince-turkey-let-sweden-join.html The meeting is a last-ditch effort by Stoltenberg to have the Nordic country standing among NATO's ranks as a member at a major summit next month. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:51:07 GMT Associated Press uuid:411016 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/navy-recruiters-will-work-6-day-weeks-face-changes-orders-amid-recruiting-struggle.html The move comes as the Navy, like most of the other military branches, struggles to meet its recruiting goals for the year. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:29:02 GMT Military.com Konstantin Toropin uuid:411071 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/nato-warns-not-underestimate-russian-forces-and-tells-moscow-it-has-increased-preparedness.html Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance may decide to further boost its strength and readiness to face Russia and its ally Belarus when NATO leaders meet in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on July 11-12. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:08:55 GMT Associated Press Mike Corder uuid:411001 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/newest-most-advanced-burke-class-destroyer-accepted-navy-will-operate-out-of-san-diego.html Mississippi-based shipbuilder Ingalls delivered Lucas to the Navy following a week of sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:30:38 GMT The San Diego Union-Tribune Gary Robbins uuid:411041 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/coast-guard-academy-swabs-hit-ground-running.html Rear Adm. Michael Johnston, recently sworn in as the academy's 43rd superintendent, said his mission is to ensure the prospective cadets become "leaders with integrity." Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:58:35 GMT The Day John Penney uuid:411021 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/research-psychedelics-marijuana-alternative-treatment-vets-advancing-congress.html Psychedelic drugs and marijuana could be evaluated as treatments for post-traumatic disorder and other conditions afflicting veterans under bills advancing through Congress. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:08:29 GMT Military.com Rebecca Kheel uuid:411086 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/28/wagner-chief-walks-free-after-armed-revolt-other-russians-defying-kremlin-arent-so-lucky.html Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin led an armed rebellion against the Russian military — and got away with it. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:43:27 GMT Associated Press Dasha Litvinova uuid:411011 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/audio-recording-shows-donald-trump-discussing-highly-confidential-iran-document.html An audio recording from a meeting in which ex-President Donald Trump discusses a “highly confidential” document with an interviewer appears to undercut his later claim he didn’t have such documents, only news clippings. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:05:25 GMT Associated Press uuid:410891 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/un-report-finds-russia-tortured-executed-civilians-ukraine-kyiv-also-abused-detainees.html The vast majority of those interviewed said they were tortured and in some cases subjected to sexual violence during detention by Russian forces. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:32:20 GMT Associated Press Frank Jordans uuid:410956 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/new-va-gender-affirmation-surgery-policy-sitting-secretarys-desk.html VA Secretary Denis McDonough said that the issue rests with him. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:15:56 GMT Military.com Patricia Kime uuid:410996 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/va-will-spare-no-expense-preserve-staff-and-services-spokane-and-walla-walla-veterans-affairs.html WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs "will spare no expense" to maintain staff and services at VA h Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:29:03 GMT The Spokesman-Review Orion Donovan-Smith uuid:410906 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/former-navy-seal-seeks-gop-nod-challenge-montana-democratic-us-sen-tester-2024.html Tim Sheehy was recruited by GOP leaders eager to unseat Tester as they try to wrest control of the Senate from Democrats. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:48:08 GMT Associated Press Matthew Brown uuid:410986 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/fbi-and-homeland-security-ignored-massive-amount-of-intelligence-jan-6-senate-report-says.html The report details how the agencies failed to recognize and warn of the potential for violence as some of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters openly planned the siege in messages and forums online. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:13:43 GMT Associated Press Mary Clare Jalonick uuid:410896 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/105-million-gi-bill-fraud-nets-former-school-ceo-5-year-sentence.html The Justice Department worked with the VA Office of Inspector General and the Education Service of the Veterans Benefits Administration to investigate the case. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:19:50 GMT Military.com Patricia Kime uuid:410966 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/taliban-takeover-of-afghanistan-more-1000-civilians-were-killed-attacks-un-says.html According to a new report by the U.N. mission in Afghanistan, or UNAMA, since the takeover in mid-August 2021 and until the end of May, there were 3,774 civilian casualties, including 1,095 people killed in violence in the country. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:08:21 GMT Associated Press Rahim Faiez uuid:410881 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/gender-neutral-standards-return-old-fitness-test-congress-dueling-ideas-army.html Army planners were already looking into adjusting standards for combat jobs, including gender-neutral standards. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:40:50 GMT Military.com Steve Beynon uuid:410951 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/06/27/pentagon-unveils-exceptional-family-member-plan-advocates-say-its-underwhelming.html The Exceptional Family Member Program, which connects military families with necessary resources for kids and adults who have special needs, varies wildly from service to service and base to base. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:11:10 GMT Military.com Thomas Novelly uuid:410991