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Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy
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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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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....
‘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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
