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Fort Bragg soldier charged with killing 3rd Special Forces Group member Fort Bragg soldier charged with killing 3rd Special Forces Group member

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 23, 2023

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What are America’s goals in Ukraine? It’s not totally clear What are America’s goals in Ukraine? It’s not totally clear

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 22, 2023

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How the Battle of Nasiriyah foreshadowed the long slog of the Iraq War How the Battle of Nasiriyah foreshadowed the long slog of the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 20, 2023

CQB tactical training firearms Lucas Botkin

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Do not use that viral CQB video as instructions on how to clear a room Do not use that viral CQB video as instructions on how to clear a room

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Mar 17, 2023

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Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 15, 2023

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Military buying more missiles and other weapons to fight China, Russia Military buying more missiles and other weapons to fight China, Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 14, 2023

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Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2023

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How Russia uses US military veterans in its propaganda war against Ukraine How Russia uses US military veterans in its propaganda war against Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 6, 2023

iraq Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve Task Force Centaur Patrols the Amber Zone

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20 years after invading Iraq, US troops are still holding things together there 20 years after invading Iraq, US troops are still holding things together there

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 3, 2023

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Why mortars are increasingly important on the modern battlefield Why mortars are increasingly important on the modern battlefield

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 1, 2023

Tech & Tactics

Robot dogs are taking over the US military Robot dogs are taking over the US military

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 1, 2023

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Why the US Coast Guard is ramping up deployments to the Western Pacific Why the US Coast Guard is ramping up deployments to the Western Pacific

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 28, 2023

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How balloon encounters revealed gaps in NORAD’s warning system How balloon encounters revealed gaps in NORAD’s warning system

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 23, 2023

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China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 21, 2023

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US launches another airstrike in Somalia, the next battlefield US launches another airstrike in Somalia, the next battlefield

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 16, 2023

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DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 15, 2023

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A brief history of the Pentagon’s efforts to track and identify UFOs A brief history of the Pentagon’s efforts to track and identify UFOs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 14, 2023

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Why is the US military suddenly shooting down every UFO in the sky? Why is the US military suddenly shooting down every UFO in the sky?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 13, 2023

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How would US troops fight a numerically superior enemy today? How would US troops fight a numerically superior enemy today?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2023

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Future of defense spending a hot topic among Republicans Future of defense spending a hot topic among Republicans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 8, 2023

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Balloons to cyber attacks: How China has spied on the US for decades Balloons to cyber attacks: How China has spied on the US for decades

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2023

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Pentagon decides not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon over US Pentagon decides not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon over US

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 2, 2023

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Jury finds 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ not guilty of negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter Jury finds 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ not guilty of negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 2, 2023

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Is Russia’s Wagner Group recruiting US veterans to fight in Ukraine? Is Russia’s Wagner Group recruiting US veterans to fight in Ukraine?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2023

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Marine Corps withdraws 1 count of involuntary manslaughter charge against ‘MARSOC 3’ Raider Marine Corps withdraws 1 count of involuntary manslaughter charge against ‘MARSOC 3’ Raider

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 31, 2023

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What the chances of a war between the US and China actually look like, according to experts What the chances of a war between the US and China actually look like, according to experts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 30, 2023

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What you need to know about the ‘MARSOC 3’ trial What you need to know about the ‘MARSOC 3’ trial

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2023

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The Global War on Terrorism is heating up (again) in Somalia and Syria The Global War on Terrorism is heating up (again) in Somalia and Syria

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 27, 2023

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US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 27, 2023

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How Ukraine might maintain its Abrams, Challenger, and Leopard tanks to fight Russia How Ukraine might maintain its Abrams, Challenger, and Leopard tanks to fight Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2023

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US, Germany reportedly closer to providing tanks to Ukraine US, Germany reportedly closer to providing tanks to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 24, 2023

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Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated] Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2023

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US airstrike in Somalia kills roughly 30 al-Shabaab fighters US airstrike in Somalia kills roughly 30 al-Shabaab fighters

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2023

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Ukraine is getting Strykers from the US. Here’s how it might use them Ukraine is getting Strykers from the US. Here’s how it might use them

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 20, 2023

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Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group killed in North Carolina shooting Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group killed in North Carolina shooting

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 20, 2023

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Marine under investigation after viral video showed altercation with hotel staff [Updated] Marine under investigation after viral video showed altercation with hotel staff [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 18, 2023

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Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2023

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Ukraine finally getting Western tanks Ukraine finally getting Western tanks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2023

A Naval Strike Missile fires from a NMESIS system.

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The Marines have a new ship-killing weapons system to counter China The Marines have a new ship-killing weapons system to counter China

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 16, 2023

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Almost a year into the war in Ukraine, Russia has gone through multiple commanders Almost a year into the war in Ukraine, Russia has gone through multiple commanders

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 15, 2023

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War game shows just how brutal China’s battle for Taiwan would be War game shows just how brutal China’s battle for Taiwan would be

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 12, 2023

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Pentagon issues reprieve to troops who refused COVID-19 vaccines Pentagon issues reprieve to troops who refused COVID-19 vaccines

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 11, 2023

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Air Force Academy cadet dies unexpectedly while headed to class Air Force Academy cadet dies unexpectedly while headed to class

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 11, 2023

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Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2023

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Ukrainian president tells Russian troops to ‘take the toilet bowls’ and leave Ukrainian president tells Russian troops to ‘take the toilet bowls’ and leave

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 6, 2023

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Here’s how Ukraine could use the Bradley Fighting Vehicles it’s getting from the US, experts say Here’s how Ukraine could use the Bradley Fighting Vehicles it’s getting from the US, experts say

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 5, 2023

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Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2023

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Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 31, 2022

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Chechen dictator demonstrates how to do 40 really bad push-ups on Russian TV Chechen dictator demonstrates how to do 40 really bad push-ups on Russian TV

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 30, 2022

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US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022 US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 29, 2022

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The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 21, 2022

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Uptick in US-led Syria raids highlights ongoing ISIS fight Uptick in US-led Syria raids highlights ongoing ISIS fight

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2022

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Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated] Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

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Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

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The US military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is officially dead The US military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is officially dead

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

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Why Russia cannot produce enough munitions to keep pace with combat in Ukraine Why Russia cannot produce enough munitions to keep pace with combat in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 15, 2022

army Mobile Protected Firepower m10 booker combat vehicle

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Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will give light infantry units added punch Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will give light infantry units added punch

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 13, 2022

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Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 8, 2022

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‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation ‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 7, 2022

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Marine Corps commandant says COVID vaccine mandates are hurting recruiting Marine Corps commandant says COVID vaccine mandates are hurting recruiting

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Dec 5, 2022

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Why modern technology hasn’t rendered trench warfare useless in Ukraine Why modern technology hasn’t rendered trench warfare useless in Ukraine

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 30, 2022

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No, a former Marine general is not working for an infamous Russian mercenary group No, a former Marine general is not working for an infamous Russian mercenary group

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 29, 2022

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China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 29, 2022

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Marines may be inching closer to allowing women to have ponytails Marines may be inching closer to allowing women to have ponytails

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 28, 2022

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Do not use that viral CQB video as instructions on how to clear a room Do not use that viral CQB video as instructions on how to clear a room

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How Russia uses US military veterans in its propaganda war against Ukraine How Russia uses US military veterans in its propaganda war against Ukraine

20 years after invading Iraq, US troops are still holding things together there 20 years after invading Iraq, US troops are still holding things together there

Why mortars are increasingly important on the modern battlefield Why mortars are increasingly important on the modern battlefield

Robot dogs are taking over the US military Robot dogs are taking over the US military

Why the US Coast Guard is ramping up deployments to the Western Pacific Why the US Coast Guard is ramping up deployments to the Western Pacific

How balloon encounters revealed gaps in NORAD’s warning system How balloon encounters revealed gaps in NORAD’s warning system

China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says China is considering arming Russian forces in Ukraine, US says

US launches another airstrike in Somalia, the next battlefield US launches another airstrike in Somalia, the next battlefield

DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine DIA report confirms Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

A brief history of the Pentagon’s efforts to track and identify UFOs A brief history of the Pentagon’s efforts to track and identify UFOs

Why is the US military suddenly shooting down every UFO in the sky? Why is the US military suddenly shooting down every UFO in the sky?

How would US troops fight a numerically superior enemy today? How would US troops fight a numerically superior enemy today?

Future of defense spending a hot topic among Republicans Future of defense spending a hot topic among Republicans

Balloons to cyber attacks: How China has spied on the US for decades Balloons to cyber attacks: How China has spied on the US for decades

Pentagon decides not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon over US Pentagon decides not to shoot down Chinese spy balloon over US

Jury finds 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ not guilty of negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter Jury finds 2 members of ‘MARSOC 3’ not guilty of negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter

Is Russia’s Wagner Group recruiting US veterans to fight in Ukraine? Is Russia’s Wagner Group recruiting US veterans to fight in Ukraine?

Marine Corps withdraws 1 count of involuntary manslaughter charge against ‘MARSOC 3’ Raider Marine Corps withdraws 1 count of involuntary manslaughter charge against ‘MARSOC 3’ Raider

What the chances of a war between the US and China actually look like, according to experts What the chances of a war between the US and China actually look like, according to experts

What you need to know about the ‘MARSOC 3’ trial What you need to know about the ‘MARSOC 3’ trial

The Global War on Terrorism is heating up (again) in Somalia and Syria The Global War on Terrorism is heating up (again) in Somalia and Syria

US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia

How Ukraine might maintain its Abrams, Challenger, and Leopard tanks to fight Russia How Ukraine might maintain its Abrams, Challenger, and Leopard tanks to fight Russia

US, Germany reportedly closer to providing tanks to Ukraine US, Germany reportedly closer to providing tanks to Ukraine

Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated] Video captures the moment a Marine vet ran into a frigid pond to save 2 people [Updated]

US airstrike in Somalia kills roughly 30 al-Shabaab fighters US airstrike in Somalia kills roughly 30 al-Shabaab fighters

Ukraine is getting Strykers from the US. Here’s how it might use them Ukraine is getting Strykers from the US. Here’s how it might use them

Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group killed in North Carolina shooting Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group killed in North Carolina shooting

Marine under investigation after viral video showed altercation with hotel staff [Updated] Marine under investigation after viral video showed altercation with hotel staff [Updated]

Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Ukraine finally getting Western tanks Ukraine finally getting Western tanks

The Marines have a new ship-killing weapons system to counter China The Marines have a new ship-killing weapons system to counter China

Almost a year into the war in Ukraine, Russia has gone through multiple commanders Almost a year into the war in Ukraine, Russia has gone through multiple commanders

War game shows just how brutal China’s battle for Taiwan would be War game shows just how brutal China’s battle for Taiwan would be

Pentagon issues reprieve to troops who refused COVID-19 vaccines Pentagon issues reprieve to troops who refused COVID-19 vaccines

Air Force Academy cadet dies unexpectedly while headed to class Air Force Academy cadet dies unexpectedly while headed to class

Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers

Ukrainian president tells Russian troops to ‘take the toilet bowls’ and leave Ukrainian president tells Russian troops to ‘take the toilet bowls’ and leave

Here’s how Ukraine could use the Bradley Fighting Vehicles it’s getting from the US, experts say Here’s how Ukraine could use the Bradley Fighting Vehicles it’s getting from the US, experts say

Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably

Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release

Chechen dictator demonstrates how to do 40 really bad push-ups on Russian TV Chechen dictator demonstrates how to do 40 really bad push-ups on Russian TV

US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022 US troops conducted 313 missions and killed 686 ISIS fighters in 2022

The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine The US is officially sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Uptick in US-led Syria raids highlights ongoing ISIS fight Uptick in US-led Syria raids highlights ongoing ISIS fight

Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated] Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated]

Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know

The US military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is officially dead The US military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is officially dead

Why Russia cannot produce enough munitions to keep pace with combat in Ukraine Why Russia cannot produce enough munitions to keep pace with combat in Ukraine

Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will give light infantry units added punch Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will give light infantry units added punch

Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US Afghan interpreter rescued by Marine officer denied visa to stay in US

‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation ‘Land, load ’em, go’ — How Army helicopter crews risked their lives to save 10,000 during Afghanistan evacuation

Marine Corps commandant says COVID vaccine mandates are hurting recruiting Marine Corps commandant says COVID vaccine mandates are hurting recruiting

Why modern technology hasn’t rendered trench warfare useless in Ukraine Why modern technology hasn’t rendered trench warfare useless in Ukraine

No, a former Marine general is not working for an infamous Russian mercenary group No, a former Marine general is not working for an infamous Russian mercenary group

China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds

Marines may be inching closer to allowing women to have ponytails Marines may be inching closer to allowing women to have ponytails

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