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September 25, 2023, 8:55 PM
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria
The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria
September 25, 2023, 8:55 PM
September 23, 2023, 2:14 AM
Dramatic 911 call reveals moments after military pilot ejected from F-35 fighter jet
The perplexing moments after a military pilot who ejected from the F-35 fighter jet that crashed and went temporarily missing were captured in a dramatic 911 call.
September 23, 2023, 2:14 AM
September 20, 2023, 9:36 PM
Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits
The outreach campaign comes 12 years since "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed.
September 20, 2023, 9:36 PM
September 19, 2023, 7:01 PM
New details in F-35 'mishap' as mystery remains about how jet was lost
A debris field outside Charleston, South Carolina, is confirmed to be the remains of an F-35 that went missing after a reported "mishap" in which the jet's pilot ejected
September 19, 2023, 7:01 PM
September 19, 2023, 4:16 PM
As Marines continue to search for F-35 after 'mishap,' officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets
After a "mishap" with an F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina on Sunday, the Marine Corps commandant issued a two-day service-wide stand-down for all aviation units
September 19, 2023, 4:16 PM
September 19, 2023, 2:13 PM
Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say
A debris field has been found in South Carolina during the search for a F-35 fighter jet that had gone missing after a "mishap" on Sunday, officials confirmed
September 19, 2023, 2:13 PM
September 8, 2023, 6:04 PM
Remains identified of Michigan airman who died in crash following WWII bombing raid on Japan
Military scientists have identified the remains of a U.S. Army airman from Michigan who died along with 10 other crew members when a bomber crashed in India following a World War II bombing raid on Japan
September 8, 2023, 6:04 PM
September 6, 2023, 10:21 AM
Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor 55 years later for daring helicopter rescue
President Biden presented the award to U.S. Army helicopter pilot Larry Taylor.
September 6, 2023, 10:21 AM
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3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members
Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company
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3 Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash in Australia identified
The aircraft that crashed carried 23 service members, U.S. officials said.
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At least 3 Marines dead, 20 injured during military exercise
U.S. officials say a V-22 Osprey helicopter carrying 23 service members crashed in Australia during a training exercise.
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Pilot aboard F-18 military jet that crashed near San Diego has died: Official
An F/A-18 Hornet military jet has crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, ABC News has learned.
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F-18 crashes outside San Diego as military officials investigate
The military jet crashed during a training flight near San Diego, killing the pilot.
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How the US military is helping put down Hawaii's wildfires
Hawaii's National Guard and assistance from active-duty forces was crucial in response to Maui's devastating wildfires
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US military identifies a soldier killed in a crash on a German highway
The U.S. military has identified a soldier killed when a truck hit her Stryker armored vehicle on a highway in southern Germany
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US soldier dead after a truck hit his military vehicle on a German highway
The U.S. military says an American soldier died when a truck hit his Stryker armored vehicle on a highway in southern Germany
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It's a miracle, say family of Japanese soldier killed in WWII, as flag he carried returns from US
Toshihiro Mutsuda was only five years old when he last saw his father, who was drafted by Japan’s Imperial Army in 1943 and killed in action
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'Investigate these claims': UFO transparency at center of House hearing
"I am asking Congress to hold our government to this standard and thoroughly investigate these claims," former intelligence official David Grusch testified Wednesday.
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A US military drone crashes in Polish woodland during training
Poland's Defense Ministry says a U.S. military drone crashed in the woods in the southwest of the country after contact was lost during training
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ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea
Martha Raddatz reports from the first such sub to visit near North Korea.
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US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo
A typo has reportedly resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent to Mali, an issue that the Pentagon said it's taken steps to mitigate.
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New details on American soldier detained in North Korea
Officials say the 23-year-old was supposed to be on a flight back to the U.S., where he faced discharge from the Army, but instead he ran across the border intentionally.
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Former soldier charged with plowing Humvee into a Georgia Army headquarters
The Army says a former soldier has been charged with stealing a military Humvee and crashing it into the office building for commanders and other top leaders at Fort Stewart, Georgia
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Marine Corps without confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator's blockade
The Pentagon says Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up hundreds of nominations.
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Marines without a confirmed leader
A U.S. senator is blocking hundreds of military appointments in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy amid President Joe Biden’s talks with military allies in Europe.
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North Korean leader's powerful sister says warplanes repelled US spy plane
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has alleged that the country’s warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane that flew over its exclusive economic zone
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US military police find missing 14-year-old girl in barracks on California Marine Corps base
Military officials say a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her San Diego home was found in the barracks at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base last month, and a Marine was detained briefly for questioning
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Army struggling with recruitment numbers
The secretary of the United States Army, Christine Wormuth, discusses the plans to improve recruitment goals for the United States Army.
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It's been 79 years since D-Day landings. How experts say we'll continue to honor WWII veterans
The number of World War II veterans, especially those who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day, is dwindling.
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Navy SEAL training commander says 'perfect storm,' no one person accountable after candidate death
Navy Capt. Brad Geary called the death of SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen in 2022 a "tragedy" but defended himself and the training program.
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'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control
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Macron awards top U.S. general France's highest honors
French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley France’s highest medal of honor for his role in coordinating support for Ukraine and for his more than 40-year military career spent in defense of democracy
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Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps
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'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
An American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor after he went missing in battle during the Korean War was buried on Memorial Day near his hometown in Georgia
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20-year-old US soldier dies from rollover accident in Kuwait
A 20-year-old American soldier from South Carolina died in a non-combat rollover accident in Kuwait on Thursday, U.S. officials said.
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1,500 active-duty troops being sent to southern border ahead of expected migrant surge
Title 42 restrictions are ending on May 11.
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3 dead after 2 Army helicopters crash
Three soldiers were killed and one has been injured after two Army helicopters crashed during training over Alaska on Thursday, officials said.
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3 dead, 1 injured after 2 US Army helicopters crash during training flight in Alaska
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson said two AH-64 Apache helicopters returning from a training mission collided and crashed near Healy, Alaska.
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US forces sent to Djibouti to prep for possible Sudan evacuation
U.S. forces have been sent to Djibouti as U.S. military plans for possible evacuation of American diplomats from Sudan.
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Black boxes recovered from 2 Black Hawk helicopters that killed 9 soldiers in crash
An aviation safety team has confirmed that the black boxes from the two Black Hawk helicopters involved in last week's deadly crash have been recovered.
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9 killed after 2 Black Hawk helicopters collide during military training exercise
All nine service members on board have died after two U.S. Army helicopters crashed during a training mission in Trigg County, Kentucky, an Army official announced.
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Baby orphaned in military raid now at center of custody battle with her relatives and Marine
Baby Doe's parents were killed in a military raid in 2019 and two sides are fighting for custody: her Afghanistan relatives and U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua Mast
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Rudolph's nose serves as guide for US military
Continuing a 67-year tradition, over 1500 volunteers work the phones in support of NORAD's Santa tracker mission, answering over 100,000 calls to the Santa hotline.
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The Army doesn’t have a bra that fits the combat needs of female soldiers. That could soon change.
The Army doesn’t have a bra that fits the combat needs of female soldiers yet. That could change. Experts developed four prototypes of a high-impact, flame-resistant bra.
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