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Active Duty

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 14, 2019

Army

Top Indiana Guard general resigns after being accused of having an affair with a subordinate Top Indiana Guard general resigns after being accused of having an affair with a subordinate

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 12, 2019

Army

Warrant officer charged with stealing over $2 million of military gear from Fort Bragg Warrant officer charged with stealing over $2 million of military gear from Fort Bragg

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 10, 2019

Army

The Army biowarfare lab that tests pathogens like Ebola and the plague failed a safety inspection The Army biowarfare lab that tests pathogens like Ebola and the plague failed a safety inspection

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 9, 2019

News

Former soldier found guilty of sexually abusing a minor at Fort Polk Former soldier found guilty of sexually abusing a minor at Fort Polk

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 7, 2019

Army

Beloved Army veteran among those killed in El Paso shooting Beloved Army veteran among those killed in El Paso shooting

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

Air Force

Three Wright-Patterson airmen injured while evacuating Dayton shooting Three Wright-Patterson airmen injured while evacuating Dayton shooting

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 4, 2019

News

Army makes Make-a-Wish recipient an honorary ‘Tropic Lightning’ soldier Army makes Make-a-Wish recipient an honorary ‘Tropic Lightning’ soldier

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 2, 2019

Around the World

Truck driver responsible for Marine motorcycle club crash that killed 7 was high at the time Truck driver responsible for Marine motorcycle club crash that killed 7 was high at the time

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 1, 2019

Army

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

Active Duty

An official survey shows Army families are even less happy with their privatized housing An official survey shows Army families are even less happy with their privatized housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 26, 2019

Army

Army Reserve soldier killed in severe weather incident in Virginia Army Reserve soldier killed in severe weather incident in Virginia

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 25, 2019

Army

US forces in South Korea only made it a month without a curfew before a soldier got drunk and stole a taxi US forces in South Korea only made it a month without a curfew before a soldier got drunk and stole a taxi

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 24, 2019

Afghanistan

This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 19, 2019

Active Duty

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 19, 2019

News

Army Futures Command is already testing some of its next-generation tech downrange Army Futures Command is already testing some of its next-generation tech downrange

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 18, 2019

Army

One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 18, 2019

News

Buckle up: the Army is going to start testing robotic combat vehicles next year Buckle up: the Army is going to start testing robotic combat vehicles next year

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 15, 2019

Army

An Army dental clinic is contacting patients after using non-sterilized equipment for 3 days in the last week An Army dental clinic is contacting patients after using non-sterilized equipment for 3 days in the last week

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 12, 2019

Active Duty

‘If it’s not easy, make it easy:’ US Army leadership in Korea is sick of the bureaucratic BS ‘If it’s not easy, make it easy:’ US Army leadership in Korea is sick of the bureaucratic BS

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

Army

Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 9, 2019

News

Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 9, 2019

Army

VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 8, 2019

Air Force

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 7, 2019

News

Afghan security forces and civilians suffer their deadliest week of 2019 Afghan security forces and civilians suffer their deadliest week of 2019

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 5, 2019

Army

Fort Bliss soldier who enlisted in November killed while buying a car Fort Bliss soldier who enlisted in November killed while buying a car

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 5, 2019

News

Two soldiers jumped into action to save two teenage victims in a mall shooting Two soldiers jumped into action to save two teenage victims in a mall shooting

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 3, 2019

Army

Fort Bragg paratrooper killed in off-duty accident Fort Bragg paratrooper killed in off-duty accident

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 3, 2019

Afghanistan

Retired Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan while working as a defense contractor Retired Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan while working as a defense contractor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 1, 2019

Army

Dozens of service members showed up for the funeral of a 5-year-old who dreamed of being an ‘Army Man’ Dozens of service members showed up for the funeral of a 5-year-old who dreamed of being an ‘Army Man’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

News

Several killed after pickup truck collides with a Marine motorcycle club Several killed after pickup truck collides with a Marine motorcycle club

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 23, 2019

Culture

BEHOLD: Mattis’ official SecDef portrait shows him sheathing his knife hand in his pocket BEHOLD: Mattis’ official SecDef portrait shows him sheathing his knife hand in his pocket

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 22, 2019

News

Trump announces intent to nominate Mark Esper as new Secretary of Defense Trump announces intent to nominate Mark Esper as new Secretary of Defense

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 22, 2019

News

Mark Esper faces a legal maze to become the next defense secretary Mark Esper faces a legal maze to become the next defense secretary

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 22, 2019

Around the World

Trump confirms that the US was 10 minutes away from striking Iran before he called off the attack Trump confirms that the US was 10 minutes away from striking Iran before he called off the attack

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 21, 2019

Afghanistan War

Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 21, 2019

Culture

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 19, 2019

Analysis

With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 18, 2019

Army

One soldier killed, another injured in Humvee roll-over accident in Alaska One soldier killed, another injured in Humvee roll-over accident in Alaska

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 18, 2019

Army

Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 18, 2019

Air Force

The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 17, 2019

Army

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

Around the World

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

Army

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 13, 2019

Army

The Army is returning more remains of Native American children to their families a century after they died at ‘assimilation school’ The Army is returning more remains of Native American children to their families a century after they died at ‘assimilation school’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 12, 2019

Army

Michael Grinston selected as next Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston selected as next Sergeant Major of the Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Army

Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Army

This Army truck driver apparently decided overpass height requirements simply don’t apply to them This Army truck driver apparently decided overpass height requirements simply don’t apply to them

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

Army

Judges overturn West Point cadet’s rape conviction, say they can’t prove it was not consensual Judges overturn West Point cadet’s rape conviction, say they can’t prove it was not consensual

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

Around the World

Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 6, 2019

Army

Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 5, 2019

History

Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 4, 2019

News

Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 2, 2019

News

Hurricane season is upon us, but fear not: the National Guard is frickin’ ready Hurricane season is upon us, but fear not: the National Guard is frickin’ ready

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 31, 2019

Army

Army major, two daughters killed in tragic car accident over Memorial Day weekend Army major, two daughters killed in tragic car accident over Memorial Day weekend

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 30, 2019

Army

The Army will integrate female officers into five more combat units this year The Army will integrate female officers into five more combat units this year

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 30, 2019

Army

A viral Army tweet paints a harrowing picture of the sacrifices made in military service A viral Army tweet paints a harrowing picture of the sacrifices made in military service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 27, 2019

Around the World

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 27, 2019

Military Life

West Point just graduated the most diverse class in its history West Point just graduated the most diverse class in its history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 26, 2019

Active Duty

A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 24, 2019

Army

Army vet faces maximum sentence for plotting California terror attack in retaliation for New Zealand mosque shootings Army vet faces maximum sentence for plotting California terror attack in retaliation for New Zealand mosque shootings

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 23, 2019

Army

The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 22, 2019

Army

Hundreds of Army Psyop specialists are being promoted this month in a record-breaking ceremony Hundreds of Army Psyop specialists are being promoted this month in a record-breaking ceremony

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 22, 2019

Active Duty

The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 21, 2019

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The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

Top Indiana Guard general resigns after being accused of having an affair with a subordinate Top Indiana Guard general resigns after being accused of having an affair with a subordinate

Warrant officer charged with stealing over $2 million of military gear from Fort Bragg Warrant officer charged with stealing over $2 million of military gear from Fort Bragg

The Army biowarfare lab that tests pathogens like Ebola and the plague failed a safety inspection The Army biowarfare lab that tests pathogens like Ebola and the plague failed a safety inspection

Former soldier found guilty of sexually abusing a minor at Fort Polk Former soldier found guilty of sexually abusing a minor at Fort Polk

Beloved Army veteran among those killed in El Paso shooting Beloved Army veteran among those killed in El Paso shooting

Three Wright-Patterson airmen injured while evacuating Dayton shooting Three Wright-Patterson airmen injured while evacuating Dayton shooting

Army makes Make-a-Wish recipient an honorary ‘Tropic Lightning’ soldier Army makes Make-a-Wish recipient an honorary ‘Tropic Lightning’ soldier

Truck driver responsible for Marine motorcycle club crash that killed 7 was high at the time Truck driver responsible for Marine motorcycle club crash that killed 7 was high at the time

Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass Texas veterans want to rename Fort Hood after a Vietnam War hero and legendary badass

An official survey shows Army families are even less happy with their privatized housing An official survey shows Army families are even less happy with their privatized housing

Army Reserve soldier killed in severe weather incident in Virginia Army Reserve soldier killed in severe weather incident in Virginia

US forces in South Korea only made it a month without a curfew before a soldier got drunk and stole a taxi US forces in South Korea only made it a month without a curfew before a soldier got drunk and stole a taxi

This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

Army Futures Command is already testing some of its next-generation tech downrange Army Futures Command is already testing some of its next-generation tech downrange

One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on

Buckle up: the Army is going to start testing robotic combat vehicles next year Buckle up: the Army is going to start testing robotic combat vehicles next year

An Army dental clinic is contacting patients after using non-sterilized equipment for 3 days in the last week An Army dental clinic is contacting patients after using non-sterilized equipment for 3 days in the last week

‘If it’s not easy, make it easy:’ US Army leadership in Korea is sick of the bureaucratic BS ‘If it’s not easy, make it easy:’ US Army leadership in Korea is sick of the bureaucratic BS

Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good

Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe

VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet

Afghan security forces and civilians suffer their deadliest week of 2019 Afghan security forces and civilians suffer their deadliest week of 2019

Fort Bliss soldier who enlisted in November killed while buying a car Fort Bliss soldier who enlisted in November killed while buying a car

Two soldiers jumped into action to save two teenage victims in a mall shooting Two soldiers jumped into action to save two teenage victims in a mall shooting

Fort Bragg paratrooper killed in off-duty accident Fort Bragg paratrooper killed in off-duty accident

Retired Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan while working as a defense contractor Retired Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan while working as a defense contractor

Dozens of service members showed up for the funeral of a 5-year-old who dreamed of being an ‘Army Man’ Dozens of service members showed up for the funeral of a 5-year-old who dreamed of being an ‘Army Man’

Several killed after pickup truck collides with a Marine motorcycle club Several killed after pickup truck collides with a Marine motorcycle club

BEHOLD: Mattis’ official SecDef portrait shows him sheathing his knife hand in his pocket BEHOLD: Mattis’ official SecDef portrait shows him sheathing his knife hand in his pocket

Trump announces intent to nominate Mark Esper as new Secretary of Defense Trump announces intent to nominate Mark Esper as new Secretary of Defense

Mark Esper faces a legal maze to become the next defense secretary Mark Esper faces a legal maze to become the next defense secretary

Trump confirms that the US was 10 minutes away from striking Iran before he called off the attack Trump confirms that the US was 10 minutes away from striking Iran before he called off the attack

Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan Retired Green Beret to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroics in Afghanistan

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest

With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it

One soldier killed, another injured in Humvee roll-over accident in Alaska One soldier killed, another injured in Humvee roll-over accident in Alaska

Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman

The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

The Army is returning more remains of Native American children to their families a century after they died at ‘assimilation school’ The Army is returning more remains of Native American children to their families a century after they died at ‘assimilation school’

Michael Grinston selected as next Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston selected as next Sergeant Major of the Army

Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan Army recruiter awarded Distinguished Service Cross for dragging fellow soldiers to safety under enemy fire in Afghanistan

This Army truck driver apparently decided overpass height requirements simply don’t apply to them This Army truck driver apparently decided overpass height requirements simply don’t apply to them

Judges overturn West Point cadet’s rape conviction, say they can’t prove it was not consensual Judges overturn West Point cadet’s rape conviction, say they can’t prove it was not consensual

Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany Royal Family says Queen met with leaders of ‘allied nations that took part in D-Day,’ including Germany

Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy Army Rangers just scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in honor of the WWII Rangers who stormed Normandy

Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve Lawmakers push for a WWI medal review to ensure minorities get the recognition they deserve

Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary

Hurricane season is upon us, but fear not: the National Guard is frickin’ ready Hurricane season is upon us, but fear not: the National Guard is frickin’ ready

Army major, two daughters killed in tragic car accident over Memorial Day weekend Army major, two daughters killed in tragic car accident over Memorial Day weekend

The Army will integrate female officers into five more combat units this year The Army will integrate female officers into five more combat units this year

A viral Army tweet paints a harrowing picture of the sacrifices made in military service A viral Army tweet paints a harrowing picture of the sacrifices made in military service

The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I The Poppy Wall of Honor returned this Memorial Day weekend, honoring thousands of lives lost since World War I

West Point just graduated the most diverse class in its history West Point just graduated the most diverse class in its history

A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years

Army vet faces maximum sentence for plotting California terror attack in retaliation for New Zealand mosque shootings Army vet faces maximum sentence for plotting California terror attack in retaliation for New Zealand mosque shootings

The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history

Hundreds of Army Psyop specialists are being promoted this month in a record-breaking ceremony Hundreds of Army Psyop specialists are being promoted this month in a record-breaking ceremony

The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries