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How Ukraine can win a war of attrition against Russia How Ukraine can win a war of attrition against Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 21, 2022

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Milley warns China: An invasion of Taiwan would be as disastrous as Russia’s war against Ukraine Milley warns China: An invasion of Taiwan would be as disastrous as Russia’s war against Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 17, 2022

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Are US military aircraft really as broken as a government watchdog says they are? Are US military aircraft really as broken as a government watchdog says they are?

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 15, 2022

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Charges dismissed against Marines who stranded more than 100 people on the San Diego Zoo gondola Charges dismissed against Marines who stranded more than 100 people on the San Diego Zoo gondola

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2022

dalton beals, marine corps, parris island

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Marine Corps charges Parris Island drill instructor with negligent homicide for recruit’s death Marine Corps charges Parris Island drill instructor with negligent homicide for recruit’s death

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 11, 2022

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What Russia’s retreat from Kherson would mean for the war in Ukraine What Russia’s retreat from Kherson would mean for the war in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 10, 2022

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Do you really have to let the chain of command inspect your off-post housing? Do you really have to let the chain of command inspect your off-post housing?

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Nov 9, 2022

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Here are the US weapons Ukraine would need to sink Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Here are the US weapons Ukraine would need to sink Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 8, 2022

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Marines may charge Parris Island drill instructor for recruit’s death in 2021 Marines may charge Parris Island drill instructor for recruit’s death in 2021

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2022

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The US is sending tanks to Ukraine, just not American ones The US is sending tanks to Ukraine, just not American ones

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 4, 2022

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Why the US still has not defeated ISIS in Iraq and Syria, according to a new report Why the US still has not defeated ISIS in Iraq and Syria, according to a new report

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

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North Korea’s ballistic missile barrage signals a potentially dangerous escalation North Korea’s ballistic missile barrage signals a potentially dangerous escalation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

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The US military is still struggling to figure out social media The US military is still struggling to figure out social media

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 2, 2022

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Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 1, 2022

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What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 1, 2022

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‘They’re judge and they’re jury’ — How the military’s malpractice claims process is failing troops and families ‘They’re judge and they’re jury’ — How the military’s malpractice claims process is failing troops and families

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 31, 2022

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Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

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Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

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Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 25, 2022

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Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

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COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

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The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

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The Navy’s contaminated drinking water crisis is only getting worse The Navy’s contaminated drinking water crisis is only getting worse

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

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Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 18, 2022

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Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2022

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It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

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Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

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A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 11, 2022

A U.S. Marine from the 3/5 Lima company points his rifle at a building as it burns in the restive city of Fallujah,14 November 2004, 50 kms west of Baghdad, Iraq. (AFP photo by Patrick Baz via Getty Images)

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Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

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For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

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Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 4, 2022

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Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 3, 2022

History

How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 30, 2022

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Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

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Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years Why hundreds of Camp Pendleton Marines have been stuck in sweltering hot barracks for years

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

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Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

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New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 22, 2022

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Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

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Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 20, 2022

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No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

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Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

History

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

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Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

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This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 14, 2022

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

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 13, 2022

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Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 12, 2022

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Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

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Video shows paratrooper pull their reserve parachute right before impact, narrowly avoiding disaster Video shows paratrooper pull their reserve parachute right before impact, narrowly avoiding disaster

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 9, 2022

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Why hundreds of airmen may get a pay cut at the worst possible time Why hundreds of airmen may get a pay cut at the worst possible time

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

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Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

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How to use military service as a political prop: Don’t How to use military service as a political prop: Don’t

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 6, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2022

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Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021 Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 1, 2022

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The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft 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

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As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there 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

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Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2022

History

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

By Francisco Martinezcuello

Posted on Aug 26, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 25, 2022

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The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 24, 2022

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6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians 6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 23, 2022

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 22, 2022

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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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

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‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing ‘Those treatments saved my life’: The veterans who turn to psychedelic treatments for PTSD healing

By Ethan E. Rocke

Posted on Aug 18, 2022

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COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military COVID-19 had an ‘appalling’ impact on American students’ test scores. That’s bad news for the military

The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide The Pentagon is changing how it talks about suicide

The Navy’s contaminated drinking water crisis is only getting worse The Navy’s contaminated drinking water crisis is only getting worse

Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong

Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

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Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

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New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries New military benefits will help troops with rent, childcare, and groceries

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Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt Self-described ‘Patriots’ tried to clog up the Veterans Crisis Line with bogus calls as a political stunt

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Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord Navy veteran held in Afghanistan for 2 years released in exchange for Taliban drug lord

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships This is how the Navy decides what to name (or rename) its ships

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

Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

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Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021 Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021

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Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military Why moldy barracks are a growing problem for the US military

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

The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service

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