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By Jan 29, 2018
Analysis

With The Taliban On The Offensive, The Future Of Afghanistan May Depend On This Homegrown Commando Force

Their eyes were painted in the eerie green glow of the night vision devices suspended in front of their faces...
By Dec 20, 2017
Analysis

The Longest War: 8 Years After My Last Deployment, I Returned To Afghanistan As A Reporter. Here’s What I Found

You know the story. On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacked our nation. A few weeks later, we sent over a...
By Nov 21, 2017
Humor

Vacation Rental: Private Room In Cozy Camp, Experience Authentic Afghanistan!

Private Room · Communal Bath · Afghanistan 200 guests · ★★★★☆ 1,182 Reviews  Are you looking for adventure in your next...
By Nov 15, 2017
Analysis

This Elite Police Force Is Afghanistan’s Secret Weapon Against Violent Extremists

Editor’s note: This is a dispatch by T&P; correspondent Marty Skovlund Jr., reporting on the ground from Afghanistan. “These guys...
By Nov 12, 2017
Analysis

‘I Serve Afghanistan!’: Afghan Soldiers Graduate To The Elite Ranks Of Special Forces

Editor’s note: This is a dispatch by T&P; correspondent Marty Skovlund Jr. who is reporting on the ground from Afghanistan....
By Nov 6, 2017
Analysis

‘I Have Already Killed Many Taliban’: Afghan Commando Reflects On Fighting For 12 Years

Editor’s note: This is a dispatch by T&P; correspondent Marty Skovlund Jr. who is reporting on the ground from Afghanistan....
By Nov 4, 2017
Analysis

In Afghanistan, US Military Leaders Tell T&P Taliban Is ‘Consistently Defeated’

Editor's note: This is the first dispatch by T&P; correspondent Marty Skovlund Jr. who is reporting on the ground from...
By Oct 29, 2017
News

Tempers Flare Among Special Forces Vets Over New Unit’s Beret — And Mission

The U.S. Army is an institution steeped in tradition and respect for those that have come before. Soldiers are often...
By Sep 27, 2017
Entertainment

An Inside Look At CBS’ New Show ‘SEAL Team’

When I saw the advertisements role out for CBS’s SEAL Team a few months ago, I could almost hear the...
By Jun 5, 2017
Reviews

5 Things The Army’s Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Needs To Be Successful

From the Sherman tanks in the Battle of the Bulge to the Abrams tanks in the second Battle of Fallujah,...
By May 30, 2017
popular

The True Story Of How The Army Made The First Female Infantrymen

Ernie Pyle, the infamous American war correspondent killed in action during the battle for Okinawa, once said that he loved...
By May 17, 2017
News

The 75th Ranger Regiment Is Adding A Fifth Battalion

With over 16 years of non-stop combat deployments under their belt, the Rangers are about to become even deadlier on...
By May 9, 2017
Reviews

5 Things To Know About The Army’s Plan To Pick A New Rifle

From the Mekong Delta to the Korengal Valley, and every battle in between, the M16 family of rifles has performed...
By Apr 28, 2017
News

Rangers Reject DoD Claim Of ‘Friendly Fire’ In Afghanistan Deaths

On Friday, the Department of Defense announced a 15-6 investigation into the deaths of two Army Rangers killed during a...
By Apr 10, 2017
Reviews

SOCOM Is Looking For A New Multi-Caliber Sniper Rifle

On April 6, U.S. Special Operations Command released a sources sought notice asking for companies who are capable of producing...
By Apr 6, 2017
Lifestyle

Train For The Worst Day Of Your Life With A Stress Shoot

My quads were burning and my breathing was steady but labored as I ascended yet another hill on the rural...
By Mar 31, 2017
Community

The Military’s 5 Biggest Procurement Fails Since 9/11

President Donald Trump has been very clear about his intention to increase our nation’s investment into defense spending. Many other...
By Mar 21, 2017
Reviews

Should Soldiers Be Able To Choose Their Barrel Length?

In August 2009, the Rangers of C Company, 1st Ranger Battalion became the first U.S. soldiers to deploy as a...
By Mar 1, 2017
Opinion

Is Trump At Fault For The Yemen Raid? One Army Ranger Doesn’t Think So

On January 28th, only a week after the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States,...
By Feb 28, 2017
Reviews

What’s Your Knife Made Of? Your Life Could Depend On The Answer

A well-made, consistently maintained knife is one of the most versatile tools a person can own. Whether you are a...
By Feb 20, 2017
Health & Fitness

3 Challenges Only Tall People Will Encounter In The Gym

At 6 feet, 5 inches tall, I have run into my fair share of height-related inconveniences. For example, the ever-shrinking...
By Feb 14, 2017
Reviews

5 weird pieces of gear special operators rely on

The simple, everyday items that you don't need Uncle Sam's credit card or a top secret clearance to buy.
By Feb 3, 2017
Community

What Air Force Combat Controllers Go Through To Earn Their Titles

You’re sitting on the roof of a dilapidated building in the middle of Baghdad, Iraq, with three other men who...
By Jan 26, 2017
Reviews

Troops Might Soon Be Riding The Hydrogen-Powered Chevy Colorado ZH2 Into Battle

The Army seems to go through ground mobility vehicles about as fast as it goes through different uniforms. In the...
By Jan 18, 2017
News

Exclusive: The 75th Ranger Regiment Is No Longer An All-Male Unit

As you head south on Fort Benning, Georgia’s Sightseeing Road, you’ll pass El Zapata’s Mexican restaurant before moving uphill, where...