Around the World Archives

Military Life

A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 24, 2019

News

The F-35 of walls: $1.57 billion spent for just 1.7 miles of fence on the US-Mexico border The F-35 of walls: $1.57 billion spent for just 1.7 miles of fence on the US-Mexico border

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 23, 2019

News

‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released early from prison ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released early from prison

Posted on May 23, 2019

News

The Navy warship forged from World Trade Center steel has returned to New York for the first time in years The Navy warship forged from World Trade Center steel has returned to New York for the first time in years

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 23, 2019

News

The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 22, 2019

News

Mattis cautions against war with Iran in first public remarks since leaving the Pentagon Mattis cautions against war with Iran in first public remarks since leaving the Pentagon

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 22, 2019

Culture

How to do Fleet Week in NYC like a pro How to do Fleet Week in NYC like a pro

By Andrea N. Goldstein

Posted on May 22, 2019

News

Former Marine Commandant tells Trump that pardoning troops accused of war crimes ‘relinquishes the moral high ground’ Former Marine Commandant tells Trump that pardoning troops accused of war crimes ‘relinquishes the moral high ground’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 22, 2019

Military Life

Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’ Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’

By James Clark

Posted on May 21, 2019

News

UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 21, 2019

News

Top Navy official calls out government lawyers for spying on legal team of Navy SEAL accused of war crimes Top Navy official calls out government lawyers for spying on legal team of Navy SEAL accused of war crimes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 21, 2019

News

A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 20, 2019

News

Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice

By James Clark

Posted on May 20, 2019

News

Green Berets parachuted over Mont Saint-Michel to honor the 75th anniversary of their Special Forces predecessors’ arrival in France Green Berets parachuted over Mont Saint-Michel to honor the 75th anniversary of their Special Forces predecessors’ arrival in France

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 20, 2019

Military Life

Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway

Posted on May 19, 2019

News

President Trump could pardon Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Marine Scout Snipers on Memorial Day President Trump could pardon Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Marine Scout Snipers on Memorial Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 19, 2019

News

South Korea’s army is training drones to teabag enemies with explosives South Korea’s army is training drones to teabag enemies with explosives

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 17, 2019

News

‘I am so very sorry that your family will now have to hurt in a similar way as I have,’ Green Beret’s widow tells Navy SEAL who helped kill her husband ‘I am so very sorry that your family will now have to hurt in a similar way as I have,’ Green Beret’s widow tells Navy SEAL who helped kill her husband

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2019

News

The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2019

News

‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son ‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2019

News

Army special operations soldier killed in Fort Polk training accident Army special operations soldier killed in Fort Polk training accident

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 16, 2019

News

Army says it will court-martial Green Beret over killing of unarmed Afghan man in 2010 Army says it will court-martial Green Beret over killing of unarmed Afghan man in 2010

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 16, 2019

News

We need a Space Force to fight galactic pirates, Ted Cruz says We need a Space Force to fight galactic pirates, Ted Cruz says

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 16, 2019

News

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2019

News

An FBI lawyer was caught stealing from the Quantico Marine Corps exchange An FBI lawyer was caught stealing from the Quantico Marine Corps exchange

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 15, 2019

History

One of the few remaining WWII Navajo code talkers has died One of the few remaining WWII Navajo code talkers has died

Posted on May 15, 2019

News

South Korea wants to build robot birds, snakes, and other animal-inspired ‘biobots’ within the next 5 years South Korea wants to build robot birds, snakes, and other animal-inspired ‘biobots’ within the next 5 years

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 14, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The transcript of the pilots talking through their creation of ‘sky dong’ is even better than their drawing The transcript of the pilots talking through their creation of ‘sky dong’ is even better than their drawing

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 14, 2019

News

Russian soldiers are officially rocking a ‘silent’ mortar system Russian soldiers are officially rocking a ‘silent’ mortar system

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 14, 2019

News

Navy prosecutor accused of trying to spy on defense attorneys for two Navy SEALs Navy prosecutor accused of trying to spy on defense attorneys for two Navy SEALs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 13, 2019

Military Life

Former NASCAR girlfriend convicted of stealing from veteran charity denied new trial Former NASCAR girlfriend convicted of stealing from veteran charity denied new trial

Posted on May 13, 2019

News

Navy SEAL charged with murder of Green Beret reaches plea agreement with prosecutors Navy SEAL charged with murder of Green Beret reaches plea agreement with prosecutors

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2019

News

Marine killed in Camp Pendleton vehicle rollover identified Marine killed in Camp Pendleton vehicle rollover identified

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2019

News

Pentagon sending more forces to the Middle East in response to Iran loading missiles onto boats Pentagon sending more forces to the Middle East in response to Iran loading missiles onto boats

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2019

News

Admiral censured in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to be named director of Congress’ new cybersecurity commission Admiral censured in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to be named director of Congress’ new cybersecurity commission

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 11, 2019

News

Mattis reportedly called H.R. McMaster an ‘unstable ahole’ on an open conference line Mattis reportedly called H.R. McMaster an ‘unstable ahole’ on an open conference line

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2019

News

US B-52 bombers just rolled up in the Middle East in a message to Iran US B-52 bombers just rolled up in the Middle East in a message to Iran

Posted on May 10, 2019

News

Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2019

News

Four sailors killed in separate shootings over the weekend in Virginia Four sailors killed in separate shootings over the weekend in Virginia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 10, 2019

News

German authorities find that Army civilian who stabbed home intruder was acting in self defense German authorities find that Army civilian who stabbed home intruder was acting in self defense

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 9, 2019

News

The CIA designed a secret Hellfire missile that’s basically a meteor filled with swords to minimize civilian casualties The CIA designed a secret Hellfire missile that’s basically a meteor filled with swords to minimize civilian casualties

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 9, 2019

Culture

‘Baby Shark’ is now the preferred cadence of this Fort Gordon battalion ‘Baby Shark’ is now the preferred cadence of this Fort Gordon battalion

Posted on May 9, 2019

News

The Pentagon says it can track every weapon given to partner forces. It can’t even track how many websites it has The Pentagon says it can track every weapon given to partner forces. It can’t even track how many websites it has

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 8, 2019

Military Life

Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 8, 2019

News

A soldier who died in Afghanistan is the US military’s fifth non-combat fatality in 3 weeks A soldier who died in Afghanistan is the US military’s fifth non-combat fatality in 3 weeks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 8, 2019

News

New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 8, 2019

News

Lt. Col. in charge of Corps’ 1st Recon relieved of command Lt. Col. in charge of Corps’ 1st Recon relieved of command

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 8, 2019

News

The scooter-riding youths of Austin are proving to be key to Army modernization The scooter-riding youths of Austin are proving to be key to Army modernization

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 7, 2019

News

Woman arrested at CIA headquarters after asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ Woman arrested at CIA headquarters after asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 7, 2019

News

Helmet camera footage clears Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS fighter, lawyer claims Helmet camera footage clears Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS fighter, lawyer claims

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 7, 2019

News

No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 6, 2019

History

This WWII-era flying wing crashed in a California prison yard after doing a ‘barrel roll,’ according to the NTSB This WWII-era flying wing crashed in a California prison yard after doing a ‘barrel roll,’ according to the NTSB

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 6, 2019

News

‘A miracle’ — All 143 survive after jet skids off runway into a river at NAS Jacksonville ‘A miracle’ — All 143 survive after jet skids off runway into a river at NAS Jacksonville

By Task & Purpose

Posted on May 4, 2019

News

This Army surgeon can break every bone in your body while naming them. Now he’s headed into space This Army surgeon can break every bone in your body while naming them. Now he’s headed into space

By James Clark

Posted on May 4, 2019

News

2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit 2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 4, 2019

Military Life

From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank

By Hirepurpose

Posted on May 3, 2019

News

Soldier survives 70-foot fall into one of the world’s ‘most active’ volcanoes Soldier survives 70-foot fall into one of the world’s ‘most active’ volcanoes

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 3, 2019

Military Life

VA comes out against bills on medical marijuana for veterans VA comes out against bills on medical marijuana for veterans

Posted on May 2, 2019

News

An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 2, 2019

News

15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’ 15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 2, 2019

News

The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 2, 2019

News

Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 1, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 1, 2019

News

Rep. Seth Moulton says US would be ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ if he’s elected president Rep. Seth Moulton says US would be ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ if he’s elected president

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

Around the World(Page 67)

Latest in Around the World

A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years A sprawling new survey says a ‘culture of resilience’ helped US military families weather housing woes for years

The F-35 of walls: $1.57 billion spent for just 1.7 miles of fence on the US-Mexico border The F-35 of walls: $1.57 billion spent for just 1.7 miles of fence on the US-Mexico border

‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released early from prison ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh released early from prison

The Navy warship forged from World Trade Center steel has returned to New York for the first time in years The Navy warship forged from World Trade Center steel has returned to New York for the first time in years

The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history The Army is exchanging a general officer with France for the first time in history

Mattis cautions against war with Iran in first public remarks since leaving the Pentagon Mattis cautions against war with Iran in first public remarks since leaving the Pentagon

How to do Fleet Week in NYC like a pro How to do Fleet Week in NYC like a pro

Former Marine Commandant tells Trump that pardoning troops accused of war crimes ‘relinquishes the moral high ground’ Former Marine Commandant tells Trump that pardoning troops accused of war crimes ‘relinquishes the moral high ground’

Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’ Conservative and liberal veterans groups launch lobbying campaign to end the ‘forever wars’

UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism UNC Charlotte shooting hero awarded posthumous ROTC Medal of Heroism

Top Navy official calls out government lawyers for spying on legal team of Navy SEAL accused of war crimes Top Navy official calls out government lawyers for spying on legal team of Navy SEAL accused of war crimes

A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included

Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice Supreme Court refuses to hear yet another challenge to the controversial Feres Doctrine on military medical malpractice

Green Berets parachuted over Mont Saint-Michel to honor the 75th anniversary of their Special Forces predecessors’ arrival in France Green Berets parachuted over Mont Saint-Michel to honor the 75th anniversary of their Special Forces predecessors’ arrival in France

Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway

President Trump could pardon Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Marine Scout Snipers on Memorial Day President Trump could pardon Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Marine Scout Snipers on Memorial Day

South Korea’s army is training drones to teabag enemies with explosives South Korea’s army is training drones to teabag enemies with explosives

The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit

‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son ‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son

Army special operations soldier killed in Fort Polk training accident Army special operations soldier killed in Fort Polk training accident

Army says it will court-martial Green Beret over killing of unarmed Afghan man in 2010 Army says it will court-martial Green Beret over killing of unarmed Afghan man in 2010

We need a Space Force to fight galactic pirates, Ted Cruz says We need a Space Force to fight galactic pirates, Ted Cruz says

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity

An FBI lawyer was caught stealing from the Quantico Marine Corps exchange An FBI lawyer was caught stealing from the Quantico Marine Corps exchange

One of the few remaining WWII Navajo code talkers has died One of the few remaining WWII Navajo code talkers has died

South Korea wants to build robot birds, snakes, and other animal-inspired ‘biobots’ within the next 5 years South Korea wants to build robot birds, snakes, and other animal-inspired ‘biobots’ within the next 5 years

The transcript of the pilots talking through their creation of ‘sky dong’ is even better than their drawing The transcript of the pilots talking through their creation of ‘sky dong’ is even better than their drawing

Russian soldiers are officially rocking a ‘silent’ mortar system Russian soldiers are officially rocking a ‘silent’ mortar system

Navy prosecutor accused of trying to spy on defense attorneys for two Navy SEALs Navy prosecutor accused of trying to spy on defense attorneys for two Navy SEALs

Former NASCAR girlfriend convicted of stealing from veteran charity denied new trial Former NASCAR girlfriend convicted of stealing from veteran charity denied new trial

Navy SEAL charged with murder of Green Beret reaches plea agreement with prosecutors Navy SEAL charged with murder of Green Beret reaches plea agreement with prosecutors

Marine killed in Camp Pendleton vehicle rollover identified Marine killed in Camp Pendleton vehicle rollover identified

Pentagon sending more forces to the Middle East in response to Iran loading missiles onto boats Pentagon sending more forces to the Middle East in response to Iran loading missiles onto boats

Admiral censured in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to be named director of Congress’ new cybersecurity commission Admiral censured in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to be named director of Congress’ new cybersecurity commission

Mattis reportedly called H.R. McMaster an ‘unstable a**hole’ on an open conference line Mattis reportedly called H.R. McMaster an ‘unstable a**hole’ on an open conference line

US B-52 bombers just rolled up in the Middle East in a message to Iran US B-52 bombers just rolled up in the Middle East in a message to Iran

Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying Rep. Gallego: Shanahan’s involvement in a ‘cover-up’ of the Niger attack is disqualifying

Four sailors killed in separate shootings over the weekend in Virginia Four sailors killed in separate shootings over the weekend in Virginia

German authorities find that Army civilian who stabbed home intruder was acting in self defense German authorities find that Army civilian who stabbed home intruder was acting in self defense

The CIA designed a secret Hellfire missile that’s basically a meteor filled with swords to minimize civilian casualties The CIA designed a secret Hellfire missile that’s basically a meteor filled with swords to minimize civilian casualties

‘Baby Shark’ is now the preferred cadence of this Fort Gordon battalion ‘Baby Shark’ is now the preferred cadence of this Fort Gordon battalion

The Pentagon says it can track every weapon given to partner forces. It can’t even track how many websites it has The Pentagon says it can track every weapon given to partner forces. It can’t even track how many websites it has

Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings Young military hopefuls are willing to go to war for their country. Instead, many are losing their lives in school shootings

A soldier who died in Afghanistan is the US military’s fifth non-combat fatality in 3 weeks A soldier who died in Afghanistan is the US military’s fifth non-combat fatality in 3 weeks

New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing New legislation would allow the Pentagon to rescind contracts with companies who provide terrible military housing

Lt. Col. in charge of Corps’ 1st Recon relieved of command Lt. Col. in charge of Corps’ 1st Recon relieved of command

The scooter-riding youths of Austin are proving to be key to Army modernization The scooter-riding youths of Austin are proving to be key to Army modernization

Woman arrested at CIA headquarters after asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ Woman arrested at CIA headquarters after asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’

Helmet camera footage clears Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS fighter, lawyer claims Helmet camera footage clears Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS fighter, lawyer claims

No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran

This WWII-era flying wing crashed in a California prison yard after doing a ‘barrel roll,’ according to the NTSB This WWII-era flying wing crashed in a California prison yard after doing a ‘barrel roll,’ according to the NTSB

‘A miracle’ — All 143 survive after jet skids off runway into a river at NAS Jacksonville ‘A miracle’ — All 143 survive after jet skids off runway into a river at NAS Jacksonville

This Army surgeon can break every bone in your body while naming them. Now he’s headed into space This Army surgeon can break every bone in your body while naming them. Now he’s headed into space

2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit 2 soldiers were dropped a rank for ‘bullying’ after they catfished another soldier and shared their nude photos with their unit

From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank

Soldier survives 70-foot fall into one of the world’s ‘most active’ volcanoes Soldier survives 70-foot fall into one of the world’s ‘most active’ volcanoes

VA comes out against bills on medical marijuana for veterans VA comes out against bills on medical marijuana for veterans

An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting

15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’ 15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’

The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US

Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US Former Green Berets get 9 years in jail for trying to bring 40 kilos of Colombian bam bam into the US

The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave

Rep. Seth Moulton says US would be ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ if he’s elected president Rep. Seth Moulton says US would be ‘no better friend, no worse enemy’ if he’s elected president

Get Task & Purpose in Your Inbox

Mattis reportedly called H.R. McMaster an ‘unstable ahole’ on an open conference line Mattis reportedly called H.R. McMaster an ‘unstable ahole’ on an open conference line