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Army Officially Authorizes New Jungle Tab for Elite Warfare Training

Derricke Dennis — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:13 GMT

A new military patch has been approved for U.S. Army soldiers with elite jungle warfare expertise. It’s named the Jungle Tab, an official skill tab of the Army that represents a formal recognition of jungle warfare as a definitive skill across the entire military division.

Most Veterans Are Drinking Less. Those Ages 35-49 Are an Exception

Adam Gramegna — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:13 GMT

According to a recent study, most American veterans over the past decade have been drinking less. A small and welcome piece of good news buried in the sometimes anxiety-inducing health data. Binge-drinking is down, with younger veterans in particular pulling away from the bottle. Even the gap between how much men and women drink has been shrinking.

Free Concerts for Navy Families Featuring Top Artists

Ryan Thomas LaBee — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:13 GMT

Sailors and military families at dozens of Navy installations will get free concerts from Teddy Swims, Miranda Lambert, Fitz and The Tantrums and Shaquille O’Neal over the coming months as the service expands its Operation MWR entertainment series through spring 2027.

Military Ranks: Everything You Need to Know

Amanda Miller — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:09:46 GMT

Understanding military ranks can be tricky.

Space Force Officer Ranks: From Second Lieutenant to General

Amanda Miller — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:06:08 GMT

Commissioned officers in the United States Space Force are entrusted to lead guardians and ensure that the service branch achieves its operational and strategic objectives.The officer rank structure follows the same grade progression as other U.S. armed services, divided into three categories:

Space Force Enlisted Ranks: From Specialist to Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force

Amanda Miller — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:40:41 GMT

On Jan. 29, 2021, the U.S. Space Force announced the rank naming structure for its guardians, as the members of the U.S. military's newest service branch are known. On Sept. 20, 2021, the branch released updated insignia for its enlisted guardians. The Space Force is the sixth independent U.S. military service branch, tasked with missions and operations in the rapidly evolving space domain.

Pentagon Official Asks Asian Allies to Invest More in Defense to Deter Aggression

MLT Staff — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:15:19 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Pentagon official on Monday asked allies in Asia to invest more in their defense and help deter aggression in the region and said the United States remains committed to do the same with “partners, not protectorates.”

Space Force Ranks: A Complete Guide to Enlisted and Officer Ranks

Amanda Miller — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:01:32 GMT

Space Force ranks largely mirror those of the Air Force. Space Force personnel are organized into two main groups: enlisted service members (E-1 to E-9) and commissioned officers (O-1 to O-10). All are known as guardians.

Woman Convicted for Posing as Marine, Purple Heart Recipient in Stolen Valor Case Leaving Prison

Katherine Plummer — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:40:27 GMT

A woman who was convicted in a stolen valor case was scheduled to be released from prison today, according to multiple reports.

Navy Officer Ranks: From Ensign to Admiral

Amanda Miller — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:36:54 GMT

Navy officer ranks cover both commissioned officers and warrant officers, who are specialists and experts in specific military domains. When it comes to moving up the ladder, officers undergo Senate confirmation to make it official.