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Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 19 2019

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No jail time for special operations Marine convicted of assault for punching his former girlfriend No jail time for special operations Marine convicted of assault for punching his former girlfriend

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 17 2019

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Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 11 2019

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Your Fort Jackson Area Guide Your Fort Jackson Area Guide

/ Jun 8 2019

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Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off

/ Jun 7 2019

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We salute the hero Marine vet who punched a shark in the face to save his daughter’s life We salute the hero Marine vet who punched a shark in the face to save his daughter’s life

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 3 2019

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The Navy will soon require sailors plank hard to prove their mettle The Navy will soon require sailors plank hard to prove their mettle

By Jared Keller

/ May 30 2019

Military Life

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members are buried far from home Hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members are buried far from home

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/ May 26 2019

Military Life

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

/ May 24 2019

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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

/ May 21 2019

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Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice

/ May 20 2019

Military Life

How one Special Forces family is preparing for their next deployment… to space How one Special Forces family is preparing for their next deployment… to space

By Haley Britzky

/ May 15 2019

Military Life

5 stages of PCS grief 5 stages of PCS grief

By T.T. Robinson

/ May 14 2019

Military Life

5 PCS packing hacks 5 PCS packing hacks

By T.T. Robinson

/ May 14 2019

Military Life

Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment Enterprising solutions to military spouse unemployment

/ May 10 2019

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New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing

By Haley Britzky

/ May 8 2019

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2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit 2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit

By Haley Britzky

/ May 3 2019

Military Life

The US military doesn’t follow its own rules when investigating domestic violence on bases The US military doesn’t follow its own rules when investigating domestic violence on bases

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/ May 2 2019

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The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’ The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 22 2019

Military Life

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 16 2019

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We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 16 2019

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The Army is launching a registry to track housing complaints, provide medical assistance for housing-related illnesses The Army is launching a registry to track housing complaints, provide medical assistance for housing-related illnesses

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 15 2019

Military Life

Get out of the house with these free tickets to outdoor events for veterans and their families Get out of the house with these free tickets to outdoor events for veterans and their families

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/ Apr 11 2019

Military Life

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest

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/ Apr 9 2019

Military Life

You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling

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/ Apr 8 2019

News

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 8 2019

Military Life

A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down A Vietnam War widow visited the place where her husband was killed, with the man who shot him down

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/ Apr 7 2019

Military Life

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 5 2019

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Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 4 2019

Military Life

Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that Gold Star spouses can lose financial assistance if they remarry, but veterans in Congress hope to change that

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/ Mar 31 2019

Military Life

Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 29 2019

History

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 26 2019

News

We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 25 2019

Military Life

‘There are clear indications of fraud’ — lawmakers seek criminal investigation into shoddy military housing ‘There are clear indications of fraud’ — lawmakers seek criminal investigation into shoddy military housing

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/ Mar 7 2019

News

Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’ Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 1 2019

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An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 26 2019

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Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 6 2019

Culture

An Unusually High Number Of Patriots Players Come From Military And Law Enforcement Families An Unusually High Number Of Patriots Players Come From Military And Law Enforcement Families

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/ Feb 2 2019

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Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 30 2019

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The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 28 2019

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The Navy Won’t Pay Damages To People Who Drank Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water, But It Is Throwing Money At Its Broke Aircraft Carrier The Navy Won’t Pay Damages To People Who Drank Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water, But It Is Throwing Money At Its Broke Aircraft Carrier

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 24 2019

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Toxic Chemicals Poisoned The Drinking Water At Military Bases. Now Congress Is Doing Something About It Toxic Chemicals Poisoned The Drinking Water At Military Bases. Now Congress Is Doing Something About It

By Task & Purpose

/ Jan 24 2019

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Special Operations Marine Charged With Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend ‘Multiple Times’ Special Operations Marine Charged With Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend ‘Multiple Times’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 18 2019

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The Marine Corps May Swap Crunches For Planks On PFT The Marine Corps May Swap Crunches For Planks On PFT

/ Jan 7 2019

News

You Have To Read This Cringeworthy Memo Banning American Soldiers In Germany From Having Sex You Have To Read This Cringeworthy Memo Banning American Soldiers In Germany From Having Sex

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 27 2018

History

‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life ‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life

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/ Dec 27 2018

Military Life

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day

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/ Dec 8 2018

News

South Carolina Inmates Scammed Service Members Out Of Half A Million In A Massive Sextortion Ring South Carolina Inmates Scammed Service Members Out Of Half A Million In A Massive Sextortion Ring

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 28 2018

Military Life

The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves

By Andrea N. Goldstein

/ Nov 28 2018

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Two Married Marines Went To The Corps’ Birthday Ball. Now He’s Charged With Murder Two Married Marines Went To The Corps’ Birthday Ball. Now He’s Charged With Murder

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 7 2018

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‘Permission To Hug Granted’ — Marine Officer Gets First Salute From Grandfather ‘Permission To Hug Granted’ — Marine Officer Gets First Salute From Grandfather

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 6 2018

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My Son Was Killed In Iraq. I Found Closure With The Marines Who Were With Him When He Died My Son Was Killed In Iraq. I Found Closure With The Marines Who Were With Him When He Died

/ Oct 29 2018

News

Husband Of Slain 101st Airborne Soldier Allegedly Confessed To Killing His Wife Husband Of Slain 101st Airborne Soldier Allegedly Confessed To Killing His Wife

By Adam Linehan

/ Oct 17 2018

Military Life

Generals Again Warn That America’s Youth Are Getting Too Fat Or Dumb To Join The Military Generals Again Warn That America’s Youth Are Getting Too Fat Or Dumb To Join The Military

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/ Oct 15 2018

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A Military Widower Is Challenging The Rule Banning Troops From Suing The Government A Military Widower Is Challenging The Rule Banning Troops From Suing The Government

/ Oct 12 2018

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A Sailor’s Worst Nightmare: When Mom Inadvertently Turns You Into A Viral Meme A Sailor’s Worst Nightmare: When Mom Inadvertently Turns You Into A Viral Meme

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 9 2018

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Army Chief Tells Soldiers To Get Fit Or Get Out Army Chief Tells Soldiers To Get Fit Or Get Out

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 8 2018

News

Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 12 2018

Military Life

Back To The Psych Ward: A Journalist And His Wife Deal With His Severe PTSD Back To The Psych Ward: A Journalist And His Wife Deal With His Severe PTSD

/ Sep 12 2018

News

Thinking About How To Draw A Line To Avoid Unwanted Sexual Advances Thinking About How To Draw A Line To Avoid Unwanted Sexual Advances

By Zachary Martin

/ Sep 6 2018

Military Life

Iraq War Combat Vet’s Wife Rips Into Trump As She’s Deported After Begging Him For Help Iraq War Combat Vet’s Wife Rips Into Trump As She’s Deported After Begging Him For Help

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/ Aug 3 2018

News

Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 1 2018

News

We Found The Most Marine Corps Wedding Ever Tweeted We Found The Most Marine Corps Wedding Ever Tweeted

By Adam Weinstein

/ Jul 23 2018

Military Life

Watch This Police Officer Set The World Record For Doing Terrible Pushups In An Hour Watch This Police Officer Set The World Record For Doing Terrible Pushups In An Hour

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 19 2018