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Around the World

Video appears to show Russian troops caught in ambush and doing everything wrong Video appears to show Russian troops caught in ambush and doing everything wrong

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 18, 2022

Around the World

Navy officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling guns to Chinese national Navy officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling guns to Chinese national

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Mar 18, 2022

Army

Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 17, 2022

History

Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 17, 2022

Around the World

These Molotov cocktail Legos raised more than $16,000 for medical aid to Ukraine These Molotov cocktail Legos raised more than $16,000 for medical aid to Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 15, 2022

Around the World

‘A catastrophic kill’ — Experts break down armored combat seen through the sights of a Ukrainian vehicle ‘A catastrophic kill’ — Experts break down armored combat seen through the sights of a Ukrainian vehicle

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 15, 2022

Around the World

3 Russian generals reportedly killed in Ukraine in less than two weeks 3 Russian generals reportedly killed in Ukraine in less than two weeks

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 11, 2022

Around the World

The Marine Corps is looking for a few good influencers The Marine Corps is looking for a few good influencers

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 10, 2022

Around the World

Inside the Russian cyber war on Ukraine that never was Inside the Russian cyber war on Ukraine that never was

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 10, 2022

Around the World

What we know about possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine What we know about possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 8, 2022

Around the World

A photo apparently showing Russian troops stranded in an elevator is going viral A photo apparently showing Russian troops stranded in an elevator is going viral

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 7, 2022

Around the World

What we know about the Russian general killed in Ukraine What we know about the Russian general killed in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 4, 2022

Afghanistan War

Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 3, 2022

Around the World

Russia’s 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv is ‘stalled’ — and a big sitting duck Russia’s 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv is ‘stalled’ — and a big sitting duck

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 3, 2022

Army

The Army is now letting soldiers pick their first duty station The Army is now letting soldiers pick their first duty station

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 2, 2022

Around the World

Urban warfare expert offers Ukrainians tips on battling Russians in close combat Urban warfare expert offers Ukrainians tips on battling Russians in close combat

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 28, 2022

Around the World

‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’ — Ukrainian troops make heroic last stand on Black Sea island ‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’ — Ukrainian troops make heroic last stand on Black Sea island

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 25, 2022

Around the World

Generation Z has a simple message when it comes to World War III: Please don’t draft me Generation Z has a simple message when it comes to World War III: Please don’t draft me

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Feb 24, 2022

Around the World

‘Here we are now, entertain us!’ — Ukrainian soldiers troll Russia with Nirvana rendition ‘Here we are now, entertain us!’ — Ukrainian soldiers troll Russia with Nirvana rendition

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 23, 2022

Military Branches

Sailors across Navy say they’re undermanned, overworked and using ‘Band Aids’ to get underway Sailors across Navy say they’re undermanned, overworked and using ‘Band Aids’ to get underway

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 19, 2022

Military Branches

Navy drops the hammer on 5 sailors accused of leaking F-35 crash video Navy drops the hammer on 5 sailors accused of leaking F-35 crash video

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 18, 2022

Marine Corps

A Marine sued the Navy over how it handles ‘bad paper’ discharges and won A Marine sued the Navy over how it handles ‘bad paper’ discharges and won

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 17, 2022

Air Force

Air Force officer gets temporary COVID vaccine reprieve after court upholds religious exemption Air Force officer gets temporary COVID vaccine reprieve after court upholds religious exemption

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 16, 2022

Around the World

There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 15, 2022

Around the World

Watch Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border Watch Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 14, 2022

Army

The Army has spent years developing a high-tech solution to gloves The Army has spent years developing a high-tech solution to gloves

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

Around the World

Marine Raider awarded medal for rescuing 2 people from drowning while on vacation Marine Raider awarded medal for rescuing 2 people from drowning while on vacation

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

Army

The story of how the Army’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ biked across America in 1897 The story of how the Army’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ biked across America in 1897

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 10, 2022

Afghanistan War

There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 9, 2022

Around the World

Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 7, 2022

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Around the World

Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 7, 2022

Mattis starship troopers Marine Corps training

Afghanistan

How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 4, 2022

Army

We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 3, 2022

Culture

The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 2, 2022

Culture

Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

Army

The Army used an airman and her working dog in a recruiting poster The Army used an airman and her working dog in a recruiting poster

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 31, 2022

Military Life

Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 31, 2022

Army

Fort Bragg MP charged with dereliction of duty for allegedly moonlighting as a drug dealer Fort Bragg MP charged with dereliction of duty for allegedly moonlighting as a drug dealer

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

Around the World

Navy confirms video and photo of F-35 that crashed in South China Sea are real Navy confirms video and photo of F-35 that crashed in South China Sea are real

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

Aircraft

The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

Around the World

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

strykers lasers Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD)

Army

The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Jan 26, 2022

History

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

Aircraft

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject 7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

Air Force

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

Around the World

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 22, 2022

Around the World

What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

Around the World

The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

Around the World

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune 2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

Air Force

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

Around the World

A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

Around the World

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

Military Branches

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’ The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 14, 2022

Active Duty

The military is not a substitute for prison time The military is not a substitute for prison time

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

Active Duty

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 12, 2022

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Around the World

How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

Around the World

Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

Army

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

Army

An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

Screenshots from a video showing Jean-Carlo Gachet as he hands out food to another stranded driver on Interstate 95.

Around the World

Marine who fed stranded drivers on I-95 given year’s supply of Jimmy Dean meals Marine who fed stranded drivers on I-95 given year’s supply of Jimmy Dean meals

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 6, 2022

The Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) undergoes an underwater explosion shock test at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., by the Aberdeen Test Center and Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock. The shock trials are key for testing the survivability of UISS, a component of the Navy’s suite of mine countermeasure technologies, and its ability to execute its mission in hazardous environments. (U.S. Navy)

Military Branches

The Navy’s next-gen unmanned minesweeper passed a critical test: It didn’t blow up The Navy’s next-gen unmanned minesweeper passed a critical test: It didn’t blow up

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 6, 2022

Army

Army hospital’s Facebook page hijacked by angry person demanding money Army hospital’s Facebook page hijacked by angry person demanding money

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 5, 2022

Around the World

We salute the Marine who brought hot breakfast to stranded drivers on I-95 We salute the Marine who brought hot breakfast to stranded drivers on I-95

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 5, 2022

Military Branches

Dozens of Navy SEALs may be the only sailors to get a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine Dozens of Navy SEALs may be the only sailors to get a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine

By Jeff Schogol, Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 4, 2022

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Video appears to show Russian troops caught in ambush and doing everything wrong Video appears to show Russian troops caught in ambush and doing everything wrong

Navy officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling guns to Chinese national Navy officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling guns to Chinese national

Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates

Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II

These Molotov cocktail Legos raised more than $16,000 for medical aid to Ukraine These Molotov cocktail Legos raised more than $16,000 for medical aid to Ukraine

‘A catastrophic kill’ — Experts break down armored combat seen through the sights of a Ukrainian vehicle ‘A catastrophic kill’ — Experts break down armored combat seen through the sights of a Ukrainian vehicle

3 Russian generals reportedly killed in Ukraine in less than two weeks 3 Russian generals reportedly killed in Ukraine in less than two weeks

The Marine Corps is looking for a few good influencers The Marine Corps is looking for a few good influencers

Inside the Russian cyber war on Ukraine that never was Inside the Russian cyber war on Ukraine that never was

What we know about possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine What we know about possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

A photo apparently showing Russian troops stranded in an elevator is going viral A photo apparently showing Russian troops stranded in an elevator is going viral

What we know about the Russian general killed in Ukraine What we know about the Russian general killed in Ukraine

Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans Congress takes step towards granting free health care to millions of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

Russia’s 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv is ‘stalled’ — and a big sitting duck Russia’s 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv is ‘stalled’ — and a big sitting duck

The Army is now letting soldiers pick their first duty station The Army is now letting soldiers pick their first duty station

Urban warfare expert offers Ukrainians tips on battling Russians in close combat Urban warfare expert offers Ukrainians tips on battling Russians in close combat

‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’ — Ukrainian troops make heroic last stand on Black Sea island ‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’ — Ukrainian troops make heroic last stand on Black Sea island

Generation Z has a simple message when it comes to World War III: Please don’t draft me Generation Z has a simple message when it comes to World War III: Please don’t draft me

‘Here we are now, entertain us!’ — Ukrainian soldiers troll Russia with Nirvana rendition ‘Here we are now, entertain us!’ — Ukrainian soldiers troll Russia with Nirvana rendition

Sailors across Navy say they’re undermanned, overworked and using ‘Band Aids’ to get underway Sailors across Navy say they’re undermanned, overworked and using ‘Band Aids’ to get underway

Navy drops the hammer on 5 sailors accused of leaking F-35 crash video Navy drops the hammer on 5 sailors accused of leaking F-35 crash video

A Marine sued the Navy over how it handles ‘bad paper’ discharges and won A Marine sued the Navy over how it handles ‘bad paper’ discharges and won

Air Force officer gets temporary COVID vaccine reprieve after court upholds religious exemption Air Force officer gets temporary COVID vaccine reprieve after court upholds religious exemption

There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now

Watch Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border Watch Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border

The Army has spent years developing a high-tech solution to gloves The Army has spent years developing a high-tech solution to gloves

Marine Raider awarded medal for rescuing 2 people from drowning while on vacation Marine Raider awarded medal for rescuing 2 people from drowning while on vacation

The story of how the Army’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ biked across America in 1897 The story of how the Army’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ biked across America in 1897

There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban

Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion

Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis

How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic

We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do

The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up

Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure

The Army used an airman and her working dog in a recruiting poster The Army used an airman and her working dog in a recruiting poster

Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits

Fort Bragg MP charged with dereliction of duty for allegedly moonlighting as a drug dealer Fort Bragg MP charged with dereliction of duty for allegedly moonlighting as a drug dealer

Navy confirms video and photo of F-35 that crashed in South China Sea are real Navy confirms video and photo of F-35 that crashed in South China Sea are real

The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject 7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like

The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune 2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook

A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’ The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

The military is not a substitute for prison time The military is not a substitute for prison time

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail

How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out

Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won

Marine who fed stranded drivers on I-95 given year’s supply of Jimmy Dean meals Marine who fed stranded drivers on I-95 given year’s supply of Jimmy Dean meals

The Navy’s next-gen unmanned minesweeper passed a critical test: It didn’t blow up The Navy’s next-gen unmanned minesweeper passed a critical test: It didn’t blow up

Army hospital’s Facebook page hijacked by angry person demanding money Army hospital’s Facebook page hijacked by angry person demanding money

We salute the Marine who brought hot breakfast to stranded drivers on I-95 We salute the Marine who brought hot breakfast to stranded drivers on I-95

Dozens of Navy SEALs may be the only sailors to get a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine Dozens of Navy SEALs may be the only sailors to get a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine