Jeff Schogol Archives

Analysis

For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

Active Duty

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

Around the World

Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 3, 2022

Analysis

Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 3, 2022

Analysis

How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 30, 2022

Air Force

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

News

Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

Active Duty

Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

Analysis

Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

Active Duty

New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

Analysis

Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

Analysis

Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 20, 2022

Analysis

No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Afghanistan

Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Analysis

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Analysis

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

Analysis

This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 14, 2022

Active Duty

Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 13, 2022

Afghanistan

Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 12, 2022

Analysis

Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

Aircraft

Video shows paratrooper pull their reserve parachute right before impact, narrowly avoiding disaster Video shows paratrooper pull their reserve parachute right before impact, narrowly avoiding disaster

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

Afghanistan War

Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

Around the World

Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

Active Duty

‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees ‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

Active Duty

The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2022

Active Duty

Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021 Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 1, 2022

Active Duty

The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 31, 2022

Active Duty

As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 30, 2022

Active Duty

Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

Active Duty

US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

Analysis

The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 24, 2022

Analysis

6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians 6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 23, 2022

Active Duty

Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 22, 2022

Active Duty

Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 19, 2022

Active Duty

The US military is getting caught up in a war on drag shows The US military is getting caught up in a war on drag shows

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

Active Duty

Are extremism and violent crime rising among veterans, or are we just seeing more of it? Are extremism and violent crime rising among veterans, or are we just seeing more of it?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Active Duty

Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

Active Duty

From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

Air Force

How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

Active Duty

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

Air Force

The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated] The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 5, 2022

Active Duty

The Army is testing a tactical bra to give female soldiers more protection The Army is testing a tactical bra to give female soldiers more protection

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

Aircraft

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 3, 2022

Afghanistan

How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

News

Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda deputy is totally dead for real this time, Biden says Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda deputy is totally dead for real this time, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

Afghanistan

Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

Afghanistan

The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

Active Duty

Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

Active Duty

Ex-Marine booted for extremist activities accused of calling for Nazi-inspired mass rape and murder Ex-Marine booted for extremist activities accused of calling for Nazi-inspired mass rape and murder

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

Air Force

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

Analysis

The case against invoking the Defense Production Act to save the Choco Taco The case against invoking the Defense Production Act to save the Choco Taco

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 26, 2022

Air Force

Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 25, 2022

Active Duty

Army colonel turned-Congressman wants the military to go easier on troops who smoke pot Army colonel turned-Congressman wants the military to go easier on troops who smoke pot

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2022

Active Duty

Which Marine Corps boot camp is tougher? This Marine experienced both Which Marine Corps boot camp is tougher? This Marine experienced both

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2022

Analysis

Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

Active Duty

A top Marine lawyer admitted to once doing nothing as troops beat a ‘young gay Marine,’ investigation finds A top Marine lawyer admitted to once doing nothing as troops beat a ‘young gay Marine,’ investigation finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

Active Duty

Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

Active Duty

We salute this Marine for having a promotion ceremony in the muck We salute this Marine for having a promotion ceremony in the muck

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 8, 2022

Active Duty

How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 7, 2022

Navy Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Burns At Naval Base In San Diego

Active Duty

A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 6, 2022

Active Duty

A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 5, 2022

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Analysis

Why the Army refuses to call its new light tank a ‘light tank’ Why the Army refuses to call its new light tank a ‘light tank’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

History

The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 29, 2022

Afghanistan War

What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 29, 2022

More from Jeff Schogol (Page 14)

For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense

Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years

Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster

Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt

No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships

Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare

Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video

Video shows paratrooper pull their reserve parachute right before impact, narrowly avoiding disaster Video shows paratrooper pull their reserve parachute right before impact, narrowly avoiding disaster

Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport

Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees ‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees

The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war

Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021 Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021

The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there

Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks

The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service

6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians 6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians

Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation

Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

The US military is getting caught up in a war on drag shows The US military is getting caught up in a war on drag shows

Are extremism and violent crime rising among veterans, or are we just seeing more of it? Are extremism and violent crime rising among veterans, or are we just seeing more of it?

Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq

From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated] The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

The Army is testing a tactical bra to give female soldiers more protection The Army is testing a tactical bra to give female soldiers more protection

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated

Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda deputy is totally dead for real this time, Biden says Osama Bin Laden’s Al Qaeda deputy is totally dead for real this time, Biden says

Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie

Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS Veterans just got screwed out of a massive expansion to VA health care over some petty political BS

Ex-Marine booted for extremist activities accused of calling for Nazi-inspired mass rape and murder Ex-Marine booted for extremist activities accused of calling for Nazi-inspired mass rape and murder

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

The case against invoking the Defense Production Act to save the Choco Taco The case against invoking the Defense Production Act to save the Choco Taco

Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react

Army colonel turned-Congressman wants the military to go easier on troops who smoke pot Army colonel turned-Congressman wants the military to go easier on troops who smoke pot

Which Marine Corps boot camp is tougher? This Marine experienced both Which Marine Corps boot camp is tougher? This Marine experienced both

Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities

A top Marine lawyer admitted to once doing nothing as troops beat a ‘young gay Marine,’ investigation finds A top Marine lawyer admitted to once doing nothing as troops beat a ‘young gay Marine,’ investigation finds

Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission Air Force F-16 pilot explains how he dodged 6 missiles during insane Gulf War mission

We salute this Marine for having a promotion ceremony in the muck We salute this Marine for having a promotion ceremony in the muck

How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter How an F-15 scored an air-to-air kill by dropping a bomb on an enemy helicopter

A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge

A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation

Why the Army refuses to call its new light tank a ‘light tank’ Why the Army refuses to call its new light tank a ‘light tank’

The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died The last living WWII Medal of Honor recipient has died

What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare