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Around the World

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2022

Task & Purpose photo composite showing the Pentagon alongside a less than stellar report card for 2021.

Analysis

The Pentagon’s 2021 report card: Cs, a couple Fs, and an incomplete The Pentagon’s 2021 report card: Cs, a couple Fs, and an incomplete

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 31, 2021

Military Life

Tell us your good, bad, and horribly painful stories about military dental procedures Tell us your good, bad, and horribly painful stories about military dental procedures

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 29, 2021

Analysis

The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 22, 2021

In this photo taken Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, multiple white nationalist groups march with torches through the UVA campus in Charlottesville, Va. Hundreds of people chanted, threw punches, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays on each other Saturday after violence erupted at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. (Mykal McEldowney/The Indianapolis Star via AP)

Around the World

This is the Pentagon’s new definition of ‘extremist activities’ This is the Pentagon’s new definition of ‘extremist activities’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 21, 2021

Analysis

This Space Force birthday cake is bleak and empty, much like space itself This Space Force birthday cake is bleak and empty, much like space itself

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2021

Around the World

Biting strippers, UFOs, and a bad Army-Navy take: This is the Pentagon Holiday Run-Down Biting strippers, UFOs, and a bad Army-Navy take: This is the Pentagon Holiday Run-Down

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 18, 2021

Analysis

The Navy is rusting away thanks to a crushing deployment cycle The Navy is rusting away thanks to a crushing deployment cycle

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 17, 2021

Around the World

What we know about the 2 former Marine special operators charged in a murder-for-hire plot What we know about the 2 former Marine special operators charged in a murder-for-hire plot

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) assigned to Combat Assault Battalion AAV Company, splashes into the water from the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during an amphibious assault as part of Blue Chromite. Blue Chromite (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay)

Amphibious Operations

Marines ban amphibious assault vehicles from deployments, waterborne training following 2020 tragedy Marines ban amphibious assault vehicles from deployments, waterborne training following 2020 tragedy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

Africa

The Marine Corps may have blown its case against special operators accused of killing a former Green Beret The Marine Corps may have blown its case against special operators accused of killing a former Green Beret

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 14, 2021

Around the World

A Marine veteran was denied his disability benefits for 40 years. He sued the VA and won A Marine veteran was denied his disability benefits for 40 years. He sued the VA and won

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 11, 2021

Americas

Guantanamo Bay prison has outlasted the War in Afghanistan and it’s not going anywhere Guantanamo Bay prison has outlasted the War in Afghanistan and it’s not going anywhere

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 10, 2021

Around the World

Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 9, 2021

Army

Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 7, 2021

Army

This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 6, 2021

Army

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 4, 2021

Analysis

Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 3, 2021

Around the World

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 2, 2021

Around the World

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 1, 2021

Around the World

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 29, 2021

Aircraft

Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 24, 2021

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 24, 2021

Enlisting

Marine Corps plan calls for some future Marines to skip boot camp Marine Corps plan calls for some future Marines to skip boot camp

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 23, 2021

An Oklahoma Army National Guard soldier at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 17, 2021. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones)

Around the World

The Pentagon must deal with the Oklahoma National Guard vaccine revolt The Pentagon must deal with the Oklahoma National Guard vaccine revolt

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 20, 2021

Air Force

A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistic tests A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistic tests

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 19, 2021

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 18, 2021

Analysis

The Oklahoma National Guard leader is waging a medical mutiny against the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate The Oklahoma National Guard leader is waging a medical mutiny against the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 17, 2021

Around the World

US military apologizes for misidentifying the bombs that may have killed dozens of civilians in Syria US military apologizes for misidentifying the bombs that may have killed dozens of civilians in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 16, 2021

Analysis

The military keeps finding it did nothing wrong when it investigates itself The military keeps finding it did nothing wrong when it investigates itself

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 16, 2021

Around the World

Navy fires leaders of USS Connecticut following submarine crash into undersea mountain Navy fires leaders of USS Connecticut following submarine crash into undersea mountain

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 10, 2021

Enlisting

The debate over registering women for the draft is a waste of time: There is no draft The debate over registering women for the draft is a waste of time: There is no draft

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 6, 2021

Around the World

Marine Corps calls BS on reports they surrendered to British troops during a training exercise Marine Corps calls BS on reports they surrendered to British troops during a training exercise

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 4, 2021

Marine Corps

Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 4, 2021

Afghanistan War

The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view

By James Clark, By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 2, 2021

Marine Corps

It’s official: Marine Corps brings back the sleeve tattoo It’s official: Marine Corps brings back the sleeve tattoo

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 29, 2021

Active Duty

We finally know why the Army fired its three-star general in charge of housing We finally know why the Army fired its three-star general in charge of housing

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 27, 2021

Marine Corps

Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 25, 2021

Culture

Forget China: The Pentagon needs to defeat sharks Forget China: The Pentagon needs to defeat sharks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 23, 2021

Marine Corps

Meet James Kilcer, the Marine veteran seen disarming a robber in a viral video Meet James Kilcer, the Marine veteran seen disarming a robber in a viral video

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 22, 2021

U.S. Forces Conduct Operations In Northern Syria

Analysis

Attack on US troops in Syria underscores that America is still very much at war Attack on US troops in Syria underscores that America is still very much at war

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 21, 2021

Military Branches

Damning investigation into USS Bonhomme Richard fire reveals sailors were totally unprepared Damning investigation into USS Bonhomme Richard fire reveals sailors were totally unprepared

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 20, 2021

Benefits & Pay

Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could have to repay bonuses Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could have to repay bonuses

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 19, 2021

Active Duty

The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 19, 2021

Army

Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84 Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

Around the World

Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller sentenced to forfeit $5,000 in pay and gets letter of reprimand Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller sentenced to forfeit $5,000 in pay and gets letter of reprimand

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 18, 2021

Around the World

Marine Lt. Col. Scheller, who criticized senior leaders, pleads guilty to all charges [Updated] Marine Lt. Col. Scheller, who criticized senior leaders, pleads guilty to all charges [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 17, 2021

Analysis

Leaked documents reveal just how concerned the Marine Corps was about Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller’s call for ‘revolution’ Leaked documents reveal just how concerned the Marine Corps was about Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller’s call for ‘revolution’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 17, 2021

Aircraft

2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training 2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 15, 2021

Around the World

Train like you fight: Watch a North Korean soldier smash concrete with his head Train like you fight: Watch a North Korean soldier smash concrete with his head

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 13, 2021

Intelligence

An FBI sting and Top Secret info tucked into a sandwich: How a Navy veteran allegedly stole classified submarine docs An FBI sting and Top Secret info tucked into a sandwich: How a Navy veteran allegedly stole classified submarine docs

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 12, 2021

Around the World

Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who criticized leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal, released from the brig Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who criticized leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal, released from the brig

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 12, 2021

Analysis

The Pentagon’s hottest new catchphrase sounds a lot like its old one The Pentagon’s hottest new catchphrase sounds a lot like its old one

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 9, 2021

Guns

Marines are testing a new scope that ‘locks on’ target Marines are testing a new scope that ‘locks on’ target

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 6, 2021

Around the World

A US Senator who lost her legs in combat is being attacked for using a veterans’ tax benefit A US Senator who lost her legs in combat is being attacked for using a veterans’ tax benefit

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 4, 2021

Around the World

US Marine who says he rescued baby at Kabul airport investigated for appearing at Trump rally [Updated] US Marine who says he rescued baby at Kabul airport investigated for appearing at Trump rally [Updated]

By James Clark, By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 30, 2021

Around the World

Milley defends call to ‘very nervous’ Chinese officials who feared a US attack was imminent Milley defends call to ‘very nervous’ Chinese officials who feared a US attack was imminent

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

Around the World

Marine officer who blasted leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal now in the brig Marine officer who blasted leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal now in the brig

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 29, 2021

Military Branches

Navy disciplines officer for calling enlisted sailors hatchet-wielding perverts Navy disciplines officer for calling enlisted sailors hatchet-wielding perverts

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 28, 2021

Afghanistan

America’s top generals finally cut the bulls–t on Afghanistan America’s top generals finally cut the bulls–t on Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 28, 2021

Afghanistan

This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 27, 2021

Air Force

Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work

By David Roza, By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 27, 2021

Analysis

At least four mid-level officers have publicly revolted against military leaders. What’s going on? At least four mid-level officers have publicly revolted against military leaders. What’s going on?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 25, 2021

Around the World

The Space Force enlisted rank insignia are here, and they look a lot like ‘Star Trek’ The Space Force enlisted rank insignia are here, and they look a lot like ‘Star Trek’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 24, 2021

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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19

The Pentagon’s 2021 report card: Cs, a couple Fs, and an incomplete The Pentagon’s 2021 report card: Cs, a couple Fs, and an incomplete

Tell us your good, bad, and horribly painful stories about military dental procedures Tell us your good, bad, and horribly painful stories about military dental procedures

The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care

This is the Pentagon’s new definition of ‘extremist activities’ This is the Pentagon’s new definition of ‘extremist activities’

This Space Force birthday cake is bleak and empty, much like space itself This Space Force birthday cake is bleak and empty, much like space itself

Biting strippers, UFOs, and a bad Army-Navy take: This is the Pentagon Holiday Run-Down Biting strippers, UFOs, and a bad Army-Navy take: This is the Pentagon Holiday Run-Down

The Navy is rusting away thanks to a crushing deployment cycle The Navy is rusting away thanks to a crushing deployment cycle

What we know about the 2 former Marine special operators charged in a murder-for-hire plot What we know about the 2 former Marine special operators charged in a murder-for-hire plot

Marines ban amphibious assault vehicles from deployments, waterborne training following 2020 tragedy Marines ban amphibious assault vehicles from deployments, waterborne training following 2020 tragedy

The Marine Corps may have blown its case against special operators accused of killing a former Green Beret The Marine Corps may have blown its case against special operators accused of killing a former Green Beret

A Marine veteran was denied his disability benefits for 40 years. He sued the VA and won A Marine veteran was denied his disability benefits for 40 years. He sued the VA and won

Guantanamo Bay prison has outlasted the War in Afghanistan and it’s not going anywhere Guantanamo Bay prison has outlasted the War in Afghanistan and it’s not going anywhere

Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III

Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine

This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game

Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions

Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses

The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are

Marine Corps plan calls for some future Marines to skip boot camp Marine Corps plan calls for some future Marines to skip boot camp

The Pentagon must deal with the Oklahoma National Guard vaccine revolt The Pentagon must deal with the Oklahoma National Guard vaccine revolt

A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistic tests A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistic tests

The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says

The Oklahoma National Guard leader is waging a medical mutiny against the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate The Oklahoma National Guard leader is waging a medical mutiny against the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

US military apologizes for misidentifying the bombs that may have killed dozens of civilians in Syria US military apologizes for misidentifying the bombs that may have killed dozens of civilians in Syria

The military keeps finding it did nothing wrong when it investigates itself The military keeps finding it did nothing wrong when it investigates itself

Navy fires leaders of USS Connecticut following submarine crash into undersea mountain Navy fires leaders of USS Connecticut following submarine crash into undersea mountain

The debate over registering women for the draft is a waste of time: There is no draft The debate over registering women for the draft is a waste of time: There is no draft

Marine Corps calls BS on reports they surrendered to British troops during a training exercise Marine Corps calls BS on reports they surrendered to British troops during a training exercise

Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment

The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view

It’s official: Marine Corps brings back the sleeve tattoo It’s official: Marine Corps brings back the sleeve tattoo

We finally know why the Army fired its three-star general in charge of housing We finally know why the Army fired its three-star general in charge of housing

Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine

Forget China: The Pentagon needs to defeat sharks Forget China: The Pentagon needs to defeat sharks

Meet James Kilcer, the Marine veteran seen disarming a robber in a viral video Meet James Kilcer, the Marine veteran seen disarming a robber in a viral video

Attack on US troops in Syria underscores that America is still very much at war Attack on US troops in Syria underscores that America is still very much at war

Damning investigation into USS Bonhomme Richard fire reveals sailors were totally unprepared Damning investigation into USS Bonhomme Richard fire reveals sailors were totally unprepared

Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could have to repay bonuses Sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could have to repay bonuses

The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit The military has seen a significant increase in suicide deaths since COVID-19 hit

Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84 Colin Powell, first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, dies at 84

Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller sentenced to forfeit $5,000 in pay and gets letter of reprimand Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller sentenced to forfeit $5,000 in pay and gets letter of reprimand

Marine Lt. Col. Scheller, who criticized senior leaders, pleads guilty to all charges [Updated] Marine Lt. Col. Scheller, who criticized senior leaders, pleads guilty to all charges [Updated]

Leaked documents reveal just how concerned the Marine Corps was about Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller’s call for ‘revolution’ Leaked documents reveal just how concerned the Marine Corps was about Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller’s call for ‘revolution’

2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training 2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training

Train like you fight: Watch a North Korean soldier smash concrete with his head Train like you fight: Watch a North Korean soldier smash concrete with his head

An FBI sting and Top Secret info tucked into a sandwich: How a Navy veteran allegedly stole classified submarine docs An FBI sting and Top Secret info tucked into a sandwich: How a Navy veteran allegedly stole classified submarine docs

Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who criticized leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal, released from the brig Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who criticized leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal, released from the brig

The Pentagon’s hottest new catchphrase sounds a lot like its old one The Pentagon’s hottest new catchphrase sounds a lot like its old one

Marines are testing a new scope that ‘locks on’ target Marines are testing a new scope that ‘locks on’ target

A US Senator who lost her legs in combat is being attacked for using a veterans’ tax benefit A US Senator who lost her legs in combat is being attacked for using a veterans’ tax benefit

US Marine who says he rescued baby at Kabul airport investigated for appearing at Trump rally [Updated] US Marine who says he rescued baby at Kabul airport investigated for appearing at Trump rally [Updated]

Milley defends call to ‘very nervous’ Chinese officials who feared a US attack was imminent Milley defends call to ‘very nervous’ Chinese officials who feared a US attack was imminent

Marine officer who blasted leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal now in the brig Marine officer who blasted leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal now in the brig

Navy disciplines officer for calling enlisted sailors hatchet-wielding perverts Navy disciplines officer for calling enlisted sailors hatchet-wielding perverts

America’s top generals finally cut the bulls–t on Afghanistan America’s top generals finally cut the bulls–t on Afghanistan

This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan

Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work

At least four mid-level officers have publicly revolted against military leaders. What’s going on? At least four mid-level officers have publicly revolted against military leaders. What’s going on?

The Space Force enlisted rank insignia are here, and they look a lot like ‘Star Trek’ The Space Force enlisted rank insignia are here, and they look a lot like ‘Star Trek’