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By David Choi, Business Insider Dec 10, 2020

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US Forces Korea apologizes for ‘poor judgment’ after troops attend maskless dance parties on base

"These recent activities ... do not reflect USFK's commitment to mitigating the spread of COVID-19."

By David Choi, Business Insider Nov 17, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Fort Bragg’s horny tweets are earning this sex worker thousands of dollars a month

Quinn Finite was in the car with her boyfriend when she started receiving hundreds of alerts after the official Twitter...

By David Choi, Business Insider Oct 9, 2020

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One of the first women to earn a Ranger tab describes what it was like to lead Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s lying in state

One of the first women to complete the U.S. Army's Ranger School had the distinct honor of leading Justice Ruth...

By David Choi, Business Insider Sep 16, 2020

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Nobody seems to care about reports Trump called fallen US troops ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’

The recent reporting of derogatory comments alleged to have been made by President Donald Trump has had little affect on...

By David Choi, Business Insider Sep 9, 2020

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James Mattis reportedly slept in his clothes to be ready for North Korea’s missile launches

Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis slept in his clothes because of North Korea's missile launches amid the U.S.'s rocky relations...

By David Choi, Business Insider Aug 30, 2020

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Fake N95 face masks were being sold on this ISIS-linked website — and it shows how terror groups are using COVID-19 as a propaganda tool

The U.S. Justice Department shut down an ISIS-affiliated scam that attempted sell fake personal protective equipment (PPE) through a website...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 30, 2020

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The US reportedly warned Russia of blowback if it paid for bounties on American troops

The Kremlin was secretly warned by the U.S. State Department of potential blowback if it paid bounties for American troops...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 25, 2020

Analysis

The White House accidentally made a strong case to strip Confederate names from US military bases

The White House on Friday afternoon accidentally made a compelling case to rename nearly a dozen U.S. military bases that...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 24, 2020

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Army four-star general: talking about racial injustice was like learning ‘a new language’ for the military

"In my opinion, I've been doing this for 38 years, the topic of race in the military has been considered...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 21, 2020

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The Pentagon is getting concerned about law enforcement dressing up in US military uniforms

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has made the Trump administration aware of his concerns with the appropriation of the U.S. military's...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 18, 2020

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Anyone can buy the same military-style gear worn by federal officers making secretive arrests in Portland

The entire ensemble, right down to the minivan, is readily available to consumers through online shopping.

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 8, 2020

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Lawmakers want to drop $1 million to strip all Confederate names from Army bases

House lawmakers are attempting to allocate $1 million in a defense spending bill to rename U.S. Army bases that honor...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 7, 2020

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‘Walk a mile in my legs’ — Army vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth fires back after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson questions her patriotism

"Does @TuckerCarlson want to walk a mile in my legs and then tell me whether or not I love America?"

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 7, 2020

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Black West Point cadets say they were called the N-word and ‘shunned’ for reporting discrimination

"I was told that I was going to rob someone because I was Black. A student made a noose and...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 6, 2020

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‘It was totally like a foreign country’: South Koreans angered by US troops firing fireworks and brawling on the street

Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Business Insider. Americans living in South Korea celebrated the United States' independence by...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 2, 2020

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The bounty price against US troops in Afghanistan reached as high as $100,000, report says

The Russian military intelligence agency, the GRU, reportedly used middle men to pay Taliban-linked militants in Afghanistan.

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 1, 2020

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Family of dead Marine says US ‘absolutely’ needs to launch investigation into Taliban attack with suspected Russian ties

"It certainly is going to reopen a wound ... It makes it sound like [Robert's death] was avoidable but so...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 1, 2020

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Unidentified human remains found during investigation into missing Fort Hood soldier

"No confirmation as to the identity of the remains has been made at this point"

By David Choi, Business Insider Jun 14, 2020

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‘Soldier first, gamer second’ — Meet the Special Forces soldier who now plays video games for the Army full-time

"When 'Halo 3' came out, that's when I figured I wasn't going to be good at the 'Halo' series anymore,"...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jun 12, 2020

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Milley reportedly considered resigning after blowback from Trump’s controversial church photo op

The U.S. military's top officer reportedly spoke with confidantes about possibly resigning from his position as the chairman of the...

By David Choi, Business Insider Jun 6, 2020

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Marine Corps officially bans Confederate battle flag on military bases — including on bumper stickers and coffee mugs

The Marine Corps reasoned that the removal of the symbol would "support our core values, ensure unit cohesion and security,...

By David Choi, Business Insider May 21, 2020

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Police are investigating the possible vandalism of a Medal of Honor recipient’s gravestone

Army Master Sgt. Gary Gordon was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Mogadishu

By David Choi, Business Insider May 16, 2020

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A White House ceremony unveiled the new US Space Force flag, which has been mocked as a ‘Star Trek’ rip-off

President Donald Trump and senior military leaders unveiled the US Space Force flag, which resembles the iconic emblem from "Star...

By David Choi, Business Insider May 16, 2020

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A Gmail scammer tried to impersonate a four-star US Army general to catfish a married woman

Once the scammer was found out, they threatened to send "my troops to get you" and "make a contact for...

By David Choi, Business Insider May 14, 2020

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Medal of Honor recipient Ron Shurer dead at 41 after battle with lung cancer

Rest in Peace, Staff Sergeant.

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US Forces Korea apologizes for ‘poor judgment’ after troops attend maskless dance parties on base

Fort Bragg’s horny tweets are earning this sex worker thousands of dollars a month

One of the first women to earn a Ranger tab describes what it was like to lead Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s lying in state

Nobody seems to care about reports Trump called fallen US troops ‘suckers’ and ‘losers’

James Mattis reportedly slept in his clothes to be ready for North Korea’s missile launches

Fake N95 face masks were being sold on this ISIS-linked website — and it shows how terror groups are using COVID-19 as a propaganda tool

The US reportedly warned Russia of blowback if it paid for bounties on American troops

The White House accidentally made a strong case to strip Confederate names from US military bases

Army four-star general: talking about racial injustice was like learning ‘a new language’ for the military

The Pentagon is getting concerned about law enforcement dressing up in US military uniforms

Anyone can buy the same military-style gear worn by federal officers making secretive arrests in Portland

Lawmakers want to drop $1 million to strip all Confederate names from Army bases

‘Walk a mile in my legs’ — Army vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth fires back after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson questions her patriotism

Black West Point cadets say they were called the N-word and ‘shunned’ for reporting discrimination

‘It was totally like a foreign country’: South Koreans angered by US troops firing fireworks and brawling on the street

The bounty price against US troops in Afghanistan reached as high as $100,000, report says

Family of dead Marine says US ‘absolutely’ needs to launch investigation into Taliban attack with suspected Russian ties

Unidentified human remains found during investigation into missing Fort Hood soldier

‘Soldier first, gamer second’ — Meet the Special Forces soldier who now plays video games for the Army full-time

Milley reportedly considered resigning after blowback from Trump’s controversial church photo op

Marine Corps officially bans Confederate battle flag on military bases — including on bumper stickers and coffee mugs

Police are investigating the possible vandalism of a Medal of Honor recipient’s gravestone

A White House ceremony unveiled the new US Space Force flag, which has been mocked as a ‘Star Trek’ rip-off

A Gmail scammer tried to impersonate a four-star US Army general to catfish a married woman

Medal of Honor recipient Ron Shurer dead at 41 after battle with lung cancer