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Hundreds of strangers turned up to honor a WWII Marine Raider’s funeral Hundreds of strangers turned up to honor a WWII Marine Raider’s funeral

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

Tech & Tactics

An F-35 stealth fighter is still missing somewhere in the Pacific — here’s everything the US military has sent to find it An F-35 stealth fighter is still missing somewhere in the Pacific — here’s everything the US military has sent to find it

Posted on Apr 28, 2019

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Trump: No, the US didn’t pay North Korea for Otto Warmbier’s medical bills Trump: No, the US didn’t pay North Korea for Otto Warmbier’s medical bills

Posted on Apr 26, 2019

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Judge orders release of white supremacist Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians Judge orders release of white supremacist Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 26, 2019

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Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

News

North Korea reportedly billed the US $2 million in hospital expenses for a man they murdered — and Trump agreed to pay up North Korea reportedly billed the US $2 million in hospital expenses for a man they murdered — and Trump agreed to pay up

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

Military Life

Pennsylvania man charged with falsifying military service to avoid drug charges in veterans court Pennsylvania man charged with falsifying military service to avoid drug charges in veterans court

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

News

A Fort Carson soldier who died in Iraq is the third non-combat fatality in a week A Fort Carson soldier who died in Iraq is the third non-combat fatality in a week

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

News

Trash-talking Philippine president threatens war with Canada if they don’t take out the garbage Trash-talking Philippine president threatens war with Canada if they don’t take out the garbage

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

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Air Force Academy ethics instructor charged with internet luring of a child Air Force Academy ethics instructor charged with internet luring of a child

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

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4 state National Guards have joined California in defying Trump’s transgender military ban 4 state National Guards have joined California in defying Trump’s transgender military ban

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

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Army Special Forces soldier dies in ‘freak accident’ during off-duty skydive Army Special Forces soldier dies in ‘freak accident’ during off-duty skydive

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

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ISIS and the Taliban are battling it out for a slice of eastern Afghanistan ISIS and the Taliban are battling it out for a slice of eastern Afghanistan

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

News

The US is doing two carriers at the same time in the Mediterranean to send a message to Russia The US is doing two carriers at the same time in the Mediterranean to send a message to Russia

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 24, 2019

News

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

Military Life

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

News

We salute the retired Air Force officer who commandeered a limo to save historical artifacts as floodwaters engulfed Offutt AFB We salute the retired Air Force officer who commandeered a limo to save historical artifacts as floodwaters engulfed Offutt AFB

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

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Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

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Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

News

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

Military Life

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities

Posted on Apr 21, 2019

Military Life

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why. VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.

Posted on Apr 21, 2019

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A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 20, 2019

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US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35 US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 19, 2019

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Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 19, 2019

News

Erik Prince’s secret Seychelles trip was actually an embarrassing failure, according to the Mueller report Erik Prince’s secret Seychelles trip was actually an embarrassing failure, according to the Mueller report

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

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VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

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Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’ Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

News

Florida airman arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a pregnant woman Florida airman arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a pregnant woman

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

News

If the US really wants to win against China or Russia, it needs to start investing in the infantry If the US really wants to win against China or Russia, it needs to start investing in the infantry

By Matthew S. Reid

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

Tech & Tactics

US special operations forces are getting a brand new combat helmet US special operations forces are getting a brand new combat helmet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

News

Ukraine says it captured a Russian military intelligence ‘hit squad’ Ukraine says it captured a Russian military intelligence ‘hit squad’

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

News

The Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians isn’t facing domestic terrorism charges The Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians isn’t facing domestic terrorism charges

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

Military Life

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

News

Fort Bragg’s new sexual assault awareness event features a soldier chained to a chair in an ‘escape room’ Fort Bragg’s new sexual assault awareness event features a soldier chained to a chair in an ‘escape room’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

News

Exclusive: DHS is considering classifying fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ Exclusive: DHS is considering classifying fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 15, 2019

Military Life

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 13, 2019

Tech & Tactics

Japanese F-35 investigators, baffled by the crash, face a daunting salvage operation ahead Japanese F-35 investigators, baffled by the crash, face a daunting salvage operation ahead

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

News

This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Culture

Military exchange suggests sports be played on TV instead of news in order to please the griping masses Military exchange suggests sports be played on TV instead of news in order to please the griping masses

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

News

A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Military Life

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend 2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Tech & Tactics

Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

News

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

News

Trump officially nominates Gen. Mark Milley to take over as Joint Chiefs chairman Trump officially nominates Gen. Mark Milley to take over as Joint Chiefs chairman

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

News

Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

News

Ex-SOUTHCOM commanders: Cutting aid to Central America will only make border problem ‘more costly’ Ex-SOUTHCOM commanders: Cutting aid to Central America will only make border problem ‘more costly’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Tech & Tactics

Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

News

A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Military Life

You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

News

Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

News

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’ US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

News

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

News

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

News

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 7, 2019

News

Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 5, 2019

News

The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

News

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

News

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

News

Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

Military Life

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

News

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

News

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

News

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 1, 2019

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Hundreds of strangers turned up to honor a WWII Marine Raider’s funeral Hundreds of strangers turned up to honor a WWII Marine Raider’s funeral

An F-35 stealth fighter is still missing somewhere in the Pacific — here’s everything the US military has sent to find it An F-35 stealth fighter is still missing somewhere in the Pacific — here’s everything the US military has sent to find it

Trump: No, the US didn’t pay North Korea for Otto Warmbier’s medical bills Trump: No, the US didn’t pay North Korea for Otto Warmbier’s medical bills

Judge orders release of white supremacist Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians Judge orders release of white supremacist Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians

Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly

North Korea reportedly billed the US $2 million in hospital expenses for a man they murdered — and Trump agreed to pay up North Korea reportedly billed the US $2 million in hospital expenses for a man they murdered — and Trump agreed to pay up

Pennsylvania man charged with falsifying military service to avoid drug charges in veterans court Pennsylvania man charged with falsifying military service to avoid drug charges in veterans court

A Fort Carson soldier who died in Iraq is the third non-combat fatality in a week A Fort Carson soldier who died in Iraq is the third non-combat fatality in a week

Trash-talking Philippine president threatens war with Canada if they don’t take out the garbage Trash-talking Philippine president threatens war with Canada if they don’t take out the garbage

Air Force Academy ethics instructor charged with internet luring of a child Air Force Academy ethics instructor charged with internet luring of a child

4 state National Guards have joined California in defying Trump’s transgender military ban 4 state National Guards have joined California in defying Trump’s transgender military ban

Army Special Forces soldier dies in ‘freak accident’ during off-duty skydive Army Special Forces soldier dies in ‘freak accident’ during off-duty skydive

ISIS and the Taliban are battling it out for a slice of eastern Afghanistan ISIS and the Taliban are battling it out for a slice of eastern Afghanistan

The US is doing two carriers at the same time in the Mediterranean to send a message to Russia The US is doing two carriers at the same time in the Mediterranean to send a message to Russia

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research This is what PTSD does to your voice, according to new research

We salute the retired Air Force officer who commandeered a limo to save historical artifacts as floodwaters engulfed Offutt AFB We salute the retired Air Force officer who commandeered a limo to save historical artifacts as floodwaters engulfed Offutt AFB

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities Veteran suicides draw new attention after deaths outside VA facilities

VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why. VA won’t ramp up security after rash of suicides on premises. Here’s why.

A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq

US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35 US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35

Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident Green Beret dies in off-duty boating accident

Erik Prince’s secret Seychelles trip was actually an embarrassing failure, according to the Mueller report Erik Prince’s secret Seychelles trip was actually an embarrassing failure, according to the Mueller report

VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers VA office in charge of protecting whistleblowers from retaliation is under investigation… for retaliating on whistleblowers

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’ Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’

Florida airman arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a pregnant woman Florida airman arrested for allegedly brandishing a shotgun at a pregnant woman

If the US really wants to win against China or Russia, it needs to start investing in the infantry If the US really wants to win against China or Russia, it needs to start investing in the infantry

US special operations forces are getting a brand new combat helmet US special operations forces are getting a brand new combat helmet

Ukraine says it captured a Russian military intelligence ‘hit squad’ Ukraine says it captured a Russian military intelligence ‘hit squad’

The Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians isn’t facing domestic terrorism charges The Coast Guard officer who stockpiled arms and compiled a hit list of politicians isn’t facing domestic terrorism charges

ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation ICE deported the husband of a US soldier killed in Afghanistan, then reversed the decision with no explanation

Fort Bragg’s new sexual assault awareness event features a soldier chained to a chair in an ‘escape room’ Fort Bragg’s new sexual assault awareness event features a soldier chained to a chair in an ‘escape room’

Exclusive: DHS is considering classifying fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ Exclusive: DHS is considering classifying fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic A veteran shot and killed himself in the waiting room of a Texas VA clinic

Japanese F-35 investigators, baffled by the crash, face a daunting salvage operation ahead Japanese F-35 investigators, baffled by the crash, face a daunting salvage operation ahead

This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger

Military exchange suggests sports be played on TV instead of news in order to please the griping masses Military exchange suggests sports be played on TV instead of news in order to please the griping masses

A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend 2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend

Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific Crashed Japanese F-35 wreckage found in Pacific

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan

Trump officially nominates Gen. Mark Milley to take over as Joint Chiefs chairman Trump officially nominates Gen. Mark Milley to take over as Joint Chiefs chairman

Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway

Ex-SOUTHCOM commanders: Cutting aid to Central America will only make border problem ‘more costly’ Ex-SOUTHCOM commanders: Cutting aid to Central America will only make border problem ‘more costly’

Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean

A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon

You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling You can’t blame the military for your fat ass, according to a new VA ruling

Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’ US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana

The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons

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