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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

/ Aug 9 2022

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How the Army fails to keep accused sexual predators off the streets How the Army fails to keep accused sexual predators off the streets

By Vianna Davila

/ Aug 9 2022

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More than 1,000 Fort Bragg soldiers need a new home thanks to mold [Updated] More than 1,000 Fort Bragg soldiers need a new home thanks to mold [Updated]

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Aug 7 2022

We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Article 15’ We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Article 15’

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 5 2022

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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

/ Aug 4 2022

We regret to inform you Netflix’s military romantic drama ‘Purple Hearts’ is actually good We regret to inform you Netflix’s military romantic drama ‘Purple Hearts’ is actually good

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 2 2022

Here’s what all those UFO sightings might be — and what the military may know Here’s what all those UFO sightings might be — and what the military may know

/ Aug 2 2022

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Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines Troops dump $100 million per year into Defense Department-owned slot machines

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 1 2022

Why nobody wants to be a battalion commander in the Army Reserve Why nobody wants to be a battalion commander in the Army Reserve

By Mischa Arnold

/ Aug 1 2022

The Gear Locker

The best running hats worth wearing The best running hats worth wearing

By Scott Whisler

/ Jul 30 2022

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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

/ Jul 29 2022

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‘It’s Fyre Festival for veterans’ — Inside a vet non-profit’s ‘chaotic’ couples retreat ‘It’s Fyre Festival for veterans’ — Inside a vet non-profit’s ‘chaotic’ couples retreat

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 28 2022

The Gear Locker

The best barbells to keep you fit for your next mission The best barbells to keep you fit for your next mission

By Scott Whisler

/ Jul 28 2022

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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

/ Jul 27 2022

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A Marine allegedly murdered his ex-wife. Her family says the Corps ignored her previous pleas for help A Marine allegedly murdered his ex-wife. Her family says the Corps ignored her previous pleas for help

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 25 2022

No one wants to join the Army this year. Here’s how to fix it No one wants to join the Army this year. Here’s how to fix it

By Daniel Johnson, James Machado

/ Jul 25 2022

I don’t know what to make of this Afghanistan docu-series, but maybe that’s the point I don’t know what to make of this Afghanistan docu-series, but maybe that’s the point

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 22 2022

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Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work

/ Jul 22 2022

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The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 19 2022

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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

/ Jul 15 2022

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

/ Jul 15 2022

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Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force Why it’s suddenly so much harder to get promoted in the Air Force

/ Jul 13 2022

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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

/ Jul 13 2022

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

/ Jul 11 2022

‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview ‘Do you wish you were a real pilot?’ — Comedian grills her F-35 pilot fiancé in hilarious interview

/ Jul 11 2022

How ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Black Hawk Down’ and other films inspired a generation to join the military How ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Black Hawk Down’ and other films inspired a generation to join the military

By Max Hauptman

/ Jul 8 2022

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The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen The Air Force is pumping the brakes on promotions for some enlisted airmen

/ Jul 8 2022

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

/ Jul 8 2022

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

/ Jul 7 2022

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Shocking video shows thousands of gallons of fuel leak at Navy facility days before contaminating families’ water Shocking video shows thousands of gallons of fuel leak at Navy facility days before contaminating families’ water

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 6 2022

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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

/ Jul 6 2022

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

/ Jul 5 2022

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How a disaster of the Navy’s own making poisoned thousands of people in Hawaii How a disaster of the Navy’s own making poisoned thousands of people in Hawaii

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 1 2022

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The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 28 2022

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The FBI just raided a ‘cult’ church that allegedly targets US service members The FBI just raided a ‘cult’ church that allegedly targets US service members

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 27 2022

News

No, the Pentagon is not defying the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion No, the Pentagon is not defying the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 27 2022

The Gear Locker

The best trail running shoes to keep you grounded on any terrain The best trail running shoes to keep you grounded on any terrain

/ Jun 21 2022

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The Army’s top enlisted leader went to Reddit for soldiers’ ideas on fixing the service’s biggest problems The Army’s top enlisted leader went to Reddit for soldiers’ ideas on fixing the service’s biggest problems

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 21 2022

News

Another airman has gone public on social media with sexual assault allegations Another airman has gone public on social media with sexual assault allegations

/ Jun 20 2022

The Gear Locker

The best running socks worth wearing The best running socks worth wearing

By Scott Whisler

/ Jun 20 2022

Credit agencies are screwing US troops and putting their security clearances at risk Credit agencies are screwing US troops and putting their security clearances at risk

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 17 2022

Inflation is crushing already struggling US troops and their families Inflation is crushing already struggling US troops and their families

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 17 2022

Texas congressman blames women for ‘reduced’ standards in the military Texas congressman blames women for ‘reduced’ standards in the military

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 16 2022

Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now

/ Jun 14 2022

The Gear Locker

How to buy Tom Cruise’s aviator sunglasses from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ How to buy Tom Cruise’s aviator sunglasses from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Scott Murdock

/ Jun 9 2022

The Gear Locker

The best pull-up bars to turn you into a PT stud The best pull-up bars to turn you into a PT stud

By Scott Murdock

/ Jun 6 2022

The Gear Locker

The best men’s running shoes to make you a PT stud The best men’s running shoes to make you a PT stud

By Scott Murdock

/ May 31 2022

No, tattoos in the military don’t count as ‘defacing government property’ No, tattoos in the military don’t count as ‘defacing government property’

By Rebecca Rosen

/ May 20 2022

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How to train like an elite Army Ranger, according to a Best Ranger coach How to train like an elite Army Ranger, according to a Best Ranger coach

By Haley Britzky

/ May 16 2022

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The Pentagon must do more to help military spouses find meaningful employment The Pentagon must do more to help military spouses find meaningful employment

By Paloma Greenwald

/ May 6 2022

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How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them How to pass the new Air Force fitness test, according to a guy who oversaw 600 of them

/ May 5 2022

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What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the US military What overturning Roe v. Wade could mean for the US military

By Haley Britzky, Jeff Schogol

/ May 3 2022

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After 5 years of study, the Army is still trying to get soldiers ready for its new fitness test After 5 years of study, the Army is still trying to get soldiers ready for its new fitness test

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 23 2022

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The leg tuck is officially dead and other changes coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test The leg tuck is officially dead and other changes coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 23 2022

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The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year

/ Mar 18 2022

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Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave Airman gets general to step in so he can finally take parental leave

/ Feb 11 2022

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

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 13 2022

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Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

/ Jan 13 2022

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

/ Jan 12 2022

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Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 11 2022

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The Navy told this military family they were safe from toxic water. Then both their children ended up in the ER The Navy told this military family they were safe from toxic water. Then both their children ended up in the ER

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 6 2022

Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed Top military housing executives responsible for massive fraud scheme walk away unscathed

/ Jan 4 2022

News

The Army showed the Navy how not to mismanage the contaminated water crisis in Hawaii The Army showed the Navy how not to mismanage the contaminated water crisis in Hawaii

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 30 2021

The Gear Locker

The best swimming goggles worth wearing The best swimming goggles worth wearing

By Matt Sampson

/ Dec 28 2021