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Stories about active duty military service.

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

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 13, 2022

Inside the agency working to bring every missing US service member home
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Inside the agency working to bring every missing US service member home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 12, 2022

In a war against China, fighting in the jungle could be critical. These soldiers can teach you how
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In a war against China, fighting in the jungle could be critical. These soldiers can teach you how

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 7, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2022

Formation
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Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 1, 2022

CH-47 Chinook
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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

Iraq
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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

Moldy barracks
Housing

Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them
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As the world moves on, veterans of the Afghanistan withdrawal struggle to join them

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago
Military Spouse

‘We were in shock’ — Loved ones remember Marine killed in Abbey Gate bombing one year ago

By Francisco Martinezcuello

Posted on Aug 26, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

This West Point coach-turned-infantry officer just finished Ranger School
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This West Point coach-turned-infantry officer just finished Ranger School

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead
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The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead

By Tom McParland

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

Why intrusive leadership in the US military is actually a good thing
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Why intrusive leadership in the US military is actually a good thing

By Marcus Canady

Posted on Aug 23, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 22, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 19, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

Army families describe finding mold, roach infestations, and dead rodents in on-post homes
Housing

Army families describe finding mold, roach infestations, and dead rodents in on-post homes

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 17, 2022

Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet
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Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead
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The Army wants you to skip ‘entry-level’ civilian jobs and be an officer instead

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

Fall of Kabul
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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

What’s the best piece of advice you ever got in the military?
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What’s the best piece of advice you ever got in the military?

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Aug 12, 2022

This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters
Family

This 4th-generation pilot may soon fly 5th-generation Air Force fighters

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 11, 2022

This Marine made a gourmet surf-and-turf meal in his barracks
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This Marine made a gourmet surf-and-turf meal in his barracks

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

While their families got sick from contaminated water, these Navy divers were tasked with fixing it
Family

While their families got sick from contaminated water, these Navy divers were tasked with fixing it

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

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

By Vianna Davila

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

Fort Bragg
Housing

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 7, 2022

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 5, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

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

By Dan Reedy

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

Slot machines on base
Family

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

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

By Mischa Arnold

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

Burn Pits
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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

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 28, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 25, 2022

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

By Daniel Johnson, James Machado

Posted on Jul 25, 2022

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 22, 2022

green berets
Family

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 22, 2022

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets
Family

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jul 19, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 15, 2022

enlisted airmen
Family

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

Col. Christopher Shaw
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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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

f-35 satire
Military Spouse

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jul 8, 2022

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 8, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 8, 2022

F-15E
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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

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 6, 2022

Navy Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Burns At Naval Base In San Diego
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A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 6, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 5, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

Formation
Family

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 27, 2022

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 27, 2022

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 21, 2022

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jun 20, 2022

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jun 17, 2022