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

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

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

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

Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq Charges reinstated against Navy Corpsman in case of Green Beret contractor killed in Iraq

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

From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge A Navy warship burned while commanders argued over who was in charge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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