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Posted on Aug 17, 2022

News

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

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

News

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

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

News

The Air Force is shuttering a pair of critical programs that trained foreign air forces in Afghanistan and beyond The Air Force is shuttering a pair of critical programs that trained foreign air forces in Afghanistan and beyond

By Ethan Brown

Posted on Aug 12, 2022

Culture

‘Purple Hearts’ romanticizes a sham military marriage. Here’s what they look like in real life ‘Purple Hearts’ romanticizes a sham military marriage. Here’s what they look like in real life

Posted on Aug 11, 2022

News

This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China This Air Force drone just proved it can be a ‘Grunt Angel’ in a war with China

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

News

How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia How the MiG-29 went from the ‘bad guy’ plane to the underdog against Russia

Posted on Aug 10, 2022

Opinion

New Predator film ‘Prey’ shows why insurgencies are so hard to beat New Predator film ‘Prey’ shows why insurgencies are so hard to beat

By Daniel Johnson

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

News

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

Posted on Aug 9, 2022

Culture

How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force

Posted on Aug 8, 2022

News

The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated] The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

Posted on Aug 5, 2022

News

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

Posted on Aug 4, 2022

News

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

Posted on Aug 3, 2022

News

How do 50-ton tanks end up as toys for trigger-happy civilians? Inside the Pentagon’s flawed ‘demilitarization’ process How do 50-ton tanks end up as toys for trigger-happy civilians? Inside the Pentagon’s flawed ‘demilitarization’ process

By Jasper Craven

Posted on Aug 3, 2022

News

Why the US probably used a missile full of swords to take out Al Qaeda’s leader Why the US probably used a missile full of swords to take out Al Qaeda’s leader

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

History

How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

Opinion

Ukraine needs more than just weapons to beat Russia. It needs a strategy Ukraine needs more than just weapons to beat Russia. It needs a strategy

By Ethan Brown

Posted on Aug 2, 2022

News

Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives Jon Stewart: Stop playing political games with veterans’ lives

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

News

The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

History

The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs The story behind the ‘pickle’ button that US military pilots use to drop bombs

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

News

A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself

Posted on Jul 27, 2022

Culture

The case against invoking the Defense Production Act to save the Choco Taco The case against invoking the Defense Production Act to save the Choco Taco

Posted on Jul 26, 2022

News

These European armies are giving a glimpse at how militaries will adapt to climate change These European armies are giving a glimpse at how militaries will adapt to climate change

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 24, 2022

Culture

The case for why those obnoxious ‘Pit Viper’ sunglasses should be allowed in military uniform The case for why those obnoxious ‘Pit Viper’ sunglasses should be allowed in military uniform

By Matt Sampson

Updated on Jul 22, 2022

News

Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

Posted on Jul 19, 2022

News

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage

By Michael Godwin

Posted on Jul 18, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 15, 2022

News

Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities Fake Marine to spend at least 2 years in prison for defrauding $250,000 from veterans charities

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jul 13, 2022

History

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

Posted on Jul 11, 2022

News

Trench warfare, precision missiles and armed motorcycle units: Why the war in Ukraine looks increasingly anachronistic Trench warfare, precision missiles and armed motorcycle units: Why the war in Ukraine looks increasingly anachronistic

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 9, 2022

Infantry Marine Course students conduct Squad Ambush Training

Opinion

The Marine Corps’ latest idea for countering China has major problems The Marine Corps’ latest idea for countering China has major problems

By John F. Schmitt

Posted on Jul 7, 2022

Opinion

The Army is getting leaders ready for a war unlike any the US has ever seen The Army is getting leaders ready for a war unlike any the US has ever seen

By John Dolan

Posted on Jul 7, 2022

Navy Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Burns At Naval Base In San Diego

News

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

Posted on Jul 6, 2022

Opinion

Off the shelf, above the fight: How cheap drones are completely changing warfare Off the shelf, above the fight: How cheap drones are completely changing warfare

By Ivan F. Ingraham

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

army Mobile Protected Firepower m10 booker combat vehicle

News

Why the Army refuses to call its new light tank a ‘light tank’ Why the Army refuses to call its new light tank a ‘light tank’

Posted on Jul 1, 2022

Opinion

The US military is the only thing stopping China from swallowing Taiwan whole The US military is the only thing stopping China from swallowing Taiwan whole

By Ben Zachariah

Posted on Jun 30, 2022

Culture

What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare

Posted on Jun 29, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

Culture

James Mattis just got married in the most Marine way possible James Mattis just got married in the most Marine way possible

Posted on Jun 28, 2022

News

US vet on the front line says Ukrainians need better infantry gear to beat the Russians US vet on the front line says Ukrainians need better infantry gear to beat the Russians

Posted on Jun 27, 2022

News

Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war Congress is bringing back the idea of a ‘limited’ nuclear war

Posted on Jun 24, 2022

News

What Russia’s capture of US vets means for Americans fighting in Ukraine What Russia’s capture of US vets means for Americans fighting in Ukraine

Posted on Jun 23, 2022

News

Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks? Do beards actually break the seal of gas masks?

Updated on May 19, 2022

History

Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul

Posted on Feb 9, 2022

Russian citizens evacuated from Kazakhstan

News

Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades

Posted on Jan 12, 2022

News

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

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

Tech & Tactics

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

Task & Purpose photo composite showing the Pentagon alongside a less than stellar report card for 2021.

News

The Pentagon’s 2021 report card: Cs, a couple Fs, and an incomplete The Pentagon’s 2021 report card: Cs, a couple Fs, and an incomplete

Posted on Dec 31, 2021

An Oklahoma National Guard soldier stands watch along a perimeter fence near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2021.

News

The ruling in Oklahoma’s COVID vaccine lawsuit has deep implications for the National Guard The ruling in Oklahoma’s COVID vaccine lawsuit has deep implications for the National Guard

Posted on Dec 30, 2021

A photo composite showing Richard Marcinko, the founding commander of Navy SEAL Team 6, and U.S. Navy SEALs in the background.

News

How SEAL Team 6 founder Richard Marcinko shaped America’s modern-day special operations forces How SEAL Team 6 founder Richard Marcinko shaped America’s modern-day special operations forces

Updated on Dec 28, 2021

Military Life

Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords

Posted on Dec 28, 2021

News

The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care

Posted on Dec 22, 2021

News

How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor How the Sgt. Maj. of the Army earned two Bronze Stars with Valor

Posted on Dec 21, 2021

News

This Space Force birthday cake is bleak and empty, much like space itself This Space Force birthday cake is bleak and empty, much like space itself

Posted on Dec 20, 2021

News

New ‘South Park’ special nails the widely-ridiculed Space Force uniform New ‘South Park’ special nails the widely-ridiculed Space Force uniform

Posted on Dec 17, 2021

News

The Navy is rusting away thanks to a crushing deployment cycle The Navy is rusting away thanks to a crushing deployment cycle

Updated on Dec 17, 2021

An Oklahoma Army National Guard soldier at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 17, 2021. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones)

News

The National Guard’s COVID-19 vaccine mutiny has spread to 6 states The National Guard’s COVID-19 vaccine mutiny has spread to 6 states

Posted on Dec 16, 2021

News

Navy has little direct evidence tying sailor to fire that destroyed $1.4 billion warship Navy has little direct evidence tying sailor to fire that destroyed $1.4 billion warship

By Marty Graham

Posted on Dec 15, 2021

News

Guantanamo Bay prison has outlasted the War in Afghanistan and it’s not going anywhere Guantanamo Bay prison has outlasted the War in Afghanistan and it’s not going anywhere

Posted on Dec 10, 2021

News

Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before