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Riley Ceder

Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times, where he covers breaking news, criminal justice, investigations, and cyber. He ...
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US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war nearly doubles in latest congressional report

U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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Unemployment rate for post-9/11 vets up as job market slumps

FILE – A sailor attends a free hiring event held for service members, veterans and military spouses at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Military & Family Support Center, June 22, 2017. (MCS3 Justin ...
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Pentagon launches Office of Religious Affairs, will report directly to Hegseth

Share using Native tools ShareCopied to clipboard Share on Mail (Opens in new window) Mail Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prays with members of law enforcement supporting Joint Task Force- District of ...
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8 sailors died by suicide at Oklahoma base in one year, Navy confirms

This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text 838255 or visit ...
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Air Force identifies airman found dead at off-base housing in Italy

Share using Native tools ShareCopied to clipboard Share on Mail (Opens in new window) Mail A 31st Munitions Squadron armament technician wears a 31st MUNS patch at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 21, ...
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US Air Force awards $2.38B contract to Boeing for 22 F-15EX

Share using Native tools ShareCopied to clipboard Share on Mail (Opens in new window) Mail The first F-15EX arrives at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida in March 2021, with the second following the next ...
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Hegseth announces new four-star command for autonomous warfare

Share using Native tools ShareCopied to clipboard Share on Mail (Opens in new window) Mail Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his 2026 “State of the Force” address to junior officers and enlisted ...
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Troops get first increase in 24 years for hostile fire, danger pays

With the Iran conflict now in its seventh month, the Pentagon has enacted an increase in hostile fire and imminent danger pay for all troops. It’s the first bump in these monthly stipends since 2002, ...
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Boeing adds to big week with first full-rate Grey Wolf helicopter order

Share using Native tools ShareCopied to clipboard Share on Mail (Opens in new window) Mail A U.S. Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf lifts an Air Force Global Strike Command Detachment 7 special mission ...
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US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran

U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies, who now have deep influence in the country where 4,500 Americans died ...