National Guard asked to deploy to suburban Boston high school
School committee members in Massachusetts have requested the National Guard deploy to Brockton High School to protect students and teachers.| Task & Purpose
School committee members in Massachusetts have requested the National Guard deploy to Brockton High School to protect students and teachers.| Task & Purpose
Determining a veteran’s combined disability rating is not a matter of simple math. The process is incredibly complicated.| Task & Purpose
It has not been determined where Space Force’s boot camp would be held, what it would entail, or when it might be established.| Task & Purpose
An investigation found that Army Gen. Charles Hamilton had ‘improperly advocated’ for a lieutenant colonel to be selected for command.| Task & Purpose
Air Force special operations commandos practiced seizing airfields in the Caribbean as the Navy amassed ships in the region.| Task & Purpose
When the USS Hornet sunk in World War II, a tractor used to move aircraft went down too. Now a recovery mission is being planned.| Task & Purpose
An Air Force sergeant discovered his previous service in the Army qualified him for the Army's new Master Combat badge.| Task & Purpose
As the threats of drones in war grow, Ukrainian forces are strapping anti-air missiles to decades-old planes for defense.| Task & Purpose
The Navy has burned through costly missiles, some with a price tag of $28.7 million. So, it has turned to 5-inch gun rounds to down drones.| Task & Purpose
Six soldiers who subdued a gunman at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and then treated the wounded were honored for their actions.| Task & Purpose
The briefly restored images were among over 130,000 photos and videos of the Afghanistan War removed from an archive after the fall of Kabul.| Task & Purpose
Following a recent “bay toss” at Fort Benning, Georgia, that damaged both personal and government property, the practice was briefly stopped.| Task & Purpose
Rich McCormick served as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot and then as a Navy emergency medicine physician. He was elected to Congress in 2022.| Task & Purpose
The Marine Corps is asking for enlisted troops to volunteer to leave the service early between now and Sept. 30.| Task & Purpose
The drone's crew, flying from a base in Missouri, tried to regain control of the MQ-9A Reaper as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea.| Task & Purpose
Michael Powell, 39, received waivers for his age and tattoos so that he could enlist in the Army at 39. He’s attending basic training at Fort Moore, Georgia. Powell tried to join the Army when he was 19 but he was denied because of his tattoos.| Task & Purpose
Officials from the three services said they have no plans to modify or pause use of the Sig Sauer pistol after the death of an airman.| Task & Purpose
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, is accused of killing at least 15 people in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. He was shot and killed by law enforcement.| Task & Purpose
Army Pfc. Kenneth J. David drew enemy fire to save the wounded. Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. was killed while using his body to shield a soldier.| Task & Purpose
The Marines are adding a precision fires specialist to rifle squads based on lessons learned in Ukraine about the use of loitering munitions.| Task & Purpose
The U.S. Army’s new report on Russia’s war in Ukraine shows how drones, jammers, and mass fires are reshaping modern warfare.| Task & Purpose
American forces fired more than 150 THAAD interceptors at Iranian missiles and drones during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.| Task & Purpose
The command paused using the M18 after a Security Forces airman was killed while on duty when such a pistol discharged.| Task & Purpose
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'Rust is found on ships that have high op tempo.'| Task & Purpose
The official story was not the full story.| Task & Purpose
'What kind of leader would I be if I saw something that violated our values and standard of conduct and walked past it?'| Task & Purpose
Let me see your war face!| Task & Purpose
'The solution is to fire the generals.'| Task & Purpose
Sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, will be locked out of their residences if they fail room inspections.| Task & Purpose
A Utah Army Reserve Colonel is accused of falsifying an out-of-state address to collect more than $62,000 in travel and family benefits.| Task & Purpose
The Army's Basic Airborne Course dropped a 5-mile run as a requirement to graduate from the school in 2018.| Task & Purpose
Houthi rebels targeted an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during operations in Yemen. The pilot took evasive action and the missile missed.| Task & Purpose
The officer interviewed more than 150 soldiers as part of his research, which was presented at an annual Marine Corps exhibition in April.| Task & Purpose
Marines typically change duty stations every three years, but they should be able to stay where they are for longer, said Gen. Eric M. Smith.| Task & Purpose
Though Russian bombers frequently buzz Alaskan airspace, this is the first time a Chinese bomber has been spotted in the region.| Task & Purpose
Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim is a Navy SEAL, a doctor, a helicopter pilot, and an astronaut. He is also a Silver Star recipient.| Task & Purpose
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego has discontinued the process and recruits are back to wearing modified coats and covers for their photos.| Task & Purpose
The review comes as Air Force leadership is expected to brief Congress on a possible pilot program that would allow airmen to grow beards.| Task & Purpose
An unsigned memo posted on Reddit appeared to ban ping-pong and other games for troops in Kuwait not directly related to sports and fitness.| Task & Purpose
Dakota Meyer insisted that he not receive any special treatment, and that he would have to earn a promotion to staff sergeant.| Task & Purpose
Friends of Army Capt. Rebecca Lobach described her as a dedicated friend and mentor whose life was full of promise and cut short too soon.| Task & Purpose
The UH-60 Black Hawk with the 12th Aviation Battalion was on a training flight when it hit an American Airlines plane with 64 onboard.| Task & Purpose
Col. Anthony Bianchi was found guilty of one charge of failing to stop at a stop sign. He has submitted his retirement request.| Task & Purpose
US Northern Command has identified the units to which the first 1,000 soldiers and 500 Marines deploying to the southern border are assigned.| Task & Purpose
Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada assumed command of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk in June 2023. She has been reassigned.| Task & Purpose
Brett Davenport decided to reenlist in the Navy after watching his son graduate from Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois.| Task & Purpose
Navy Capt. Richard A. Zaszewski has been relieved as commander of Naval Special Warfare Group Eight. He is a Silver Star recipient.| Task & Purpose
Col. Anadis Collado and Lt. Col. Douglas Grabowski led the 628th Medical Group and 628th Healthcare Operations Squadron respectively.| Task & Purpose
Retired Navy Adm. William H. McRaven has been awarded $50 million to give to charities by Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sánchez.| Task & Purpose
