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Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

News

Dunford reinstates his senior enlisted advisor after investigation finds he violated ethics rules Dunford reinstates his senior enlisted advisor after investigation finds he violated ethics rules

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

Military Life

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

News

Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

News

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son ‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

Military Life

Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

News

Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger nominated to be the Corps’ next commandant Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger nominated to be the Corps’ next commandant

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

News

Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

News

Former Mattis aide writes book offering ‘fly on the wall’ view of Trump’s relationship with Chaos Former Mattis aide writes book offering ‘fly on the wall’ view of Trump’s relationship with Chaos

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

News

Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

News

4 Kirtland airmen involved in deadly Albuquerque crash from possible street racing 4 Kirtland airmen involved in deadly Albuquerque crash from possible street racing

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 25, 2019

News

US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 25, 2019

News

US Navy, Coast Guard ships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait in message to China US Navy, Coast Guard ships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait in message to China

Posted on Mar 25, 2019

News

Mueller does not find Trump campaign knowingly conspired with Russia Mueller does not find Trump campaign knowingly conspired with Russia

Posted on Mar 24, 2019

News

Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 24, 2019

Military Life

Colorado hotel employees fired for displaying sign disparaging military at post-deployment event Colorado hotel employees fired for displaying sign disparaging military at post-deployment event

Posted on Mar 24, 2019

News

ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 22, 2019

News

The battle for the last ISIS enclave is edging toward its end The battle for the last ISIS enclave is edging toward its end

Posted on Mar 20, 2019

News

Norway says it has proof Russia messed with GPS signals during recent NATO exercises Norway says it has proof Russia messed with GPS signals during recent NATO exercises

Posted on Mar 19, 2019

News

Mattis joining Hoover Institution to increase Stanford University’s overall lethality Mattis joining Hoover Institution to increase Stanford University’s overall lethality

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 19, 2019

News

Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 19, 2019

News

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’ Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

News

‘It was a lost cause’ — dramatic photos show Offutt Air Force Base engulfed by floodwaters ‘It was a lost cause’ — dramatic photos show Offutt Air Force Base engulfed by floodwaters

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

News

7 US service members identified as part of white nationalist group tied to 2017 Charlottesville rally 7 US service members identified as part of white nationalist group tied to 2017 Charlottesville rally

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

News

The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 17, 2019

News

Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in California mountains for nearly 2 weeks Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in California mountains for nearly 2 weeks

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 17, 2019

News

Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 16, 2019

News

Airman at Minot AFB arrested over hundreds of child porn images, sexual messages with minors Airman at Minot AFB arrested over hundreds of child porn images, sexual messages with minors

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 16, 2019

News

Former Starbucks CEO apologizes for claiming he spent ‘more time’ with the military than other 2020 presidential candidates Former Starbucks CEO apologizes for claiming he spent ‘more time’ with the military than other 2020 presidential candidates

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 16, 2019

News

Former US intelligence officer pleads guilty to attempted espionage for China Former US intelligence officer pleads guilty to attempted espionage for China

Posted on Mar 16, 2019

News

White House releases painfully obvious statement about Trump visiting the Pentagon White House releases painfully obvious statement about Trump visiting the Pentagon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 15, 2019

Tech & Tactics

US special operations snipers are getting a new rifle that fires 3 different calibers US special operations snipers are getting a new rifle that fires 3 different calibers

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2019

News

Dunford: Google’s work in China is providing a ‘direct benefit’ to the Chinese military Dunford: Google’s work in China is providing a ‘direct benefit’ to the Chinese military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 15, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The Pentagon wants a buttload of guided rockets to slap Russia and China from hundreds of miles away The Pentagon wants a buttload of guided rockets to slap Russia and China from hundreds of miles away

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 14, 2019

News

Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

News

US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

News

New Pentagon policy will bar most transgender people from serving New Pentagon policy will bar most transgender people from serving

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

News

A 20-year-old Georgia woman allegedly helped recruit ISIS hackers A 20-year-old Georgia woman allegedly helped recruit ISIS hackers

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

News

US talks with Taliban end for now, with no Afghan peace deal US talks with Taliban end for now, with no Afghan peace deal

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

News

Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

Culture

Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesht Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesht

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

News

That ‘mysterious fire’ at 1st Battalion, 6th Marines HQ resulted in $100,000 of damages, and is officially ‘suspicious’ That ‘mysterious fire’ at 1st Battalion, 6th Marines HQ resulted in $100,000 of damages, and is officially ‘suspicious’

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

News

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

News

Search continues for Marine lieutenant missing in the California mountains for over a week Search continues for Marine lieutenant missing in the California mountains for over a week

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 11, 2019

News

Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2019

News

Chelsea Manning is headed back to jail Chelsea Manning is headed back to jail

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 8, 2019

Military Life

‘There are clear indications of fraud’ — lawmakers seek criminal investigation into shoddy military housing ‘There are clear indications of fraud’ — lawmakers seek criminal investigation into shoddy military housing

Posted on Mar 8, 2019

News

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 7, 2019

Military Life

Homeless veteran pleads guilty to conspiracy in $400,000 GoFundMe hoax Homeless veteran pleads guilty to conspiracy in $400,000 GoFundMe hoax

Posted on Mar 7, 2019

News

High standards: Pentagon says there’s no policy against investing in companies that legally sell marijuana High standards: Pentagon says there’s no policy against investing in companies that legally sell marijuana

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 6, 2019

News

Parents of deceased West Point cadet retrieve his sperm so a part of him ‘might live on’ Parents of deceased West Point cadet retrieve his sperm so a part of him ‘might live on’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

News

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

News

Trump claims he gave Mattis his hated ‘Mad Dog’ nickname Trump claims he gave Mattis his hated ‘Mad Dog’ nickname

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 4, 2019

Military Life

Here is the full list of active-duty military units deployed to the southern border Here is the full list of active-duty military units deployed to the southern border

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

News

Space Force will not be the military branch that repels an alien invasion, officials say Space Force will not be the military branch that repels an alien invasion, officials say

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 1, 2019

News

A fire broke out aboard the US’s only heavy icebreaker in one of the most remote places on earth A fire broke out aboard the US’s only heavy icebreaker in one of the most remote places on earth

By Christopher Woody

Posted on Mar 1, 2019

Military Life

President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job cheering up wounded troops at Walter Reed President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job cheering up wounded troops at Walter Reed

Posted on Feb 28, 2019

News

US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017 US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2019

News

The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

News

The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’ The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

Culture

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

News

The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

News

NORTHCOM chief sees no military threat at the US-Mexico border NORTHCOM chief sees no military threat at the US-Mexico border

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

Military Life

Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

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Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed Private housing companies are forcing military families into silence if they want their problems addressed

Dunford reinstates his senior enlisted advisor after investigation finds he violated ethics rules Dunford reinstates his senior enlisted advisor after investigation finds he violated ethics rules

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex Florida Navy lieutenant sentenced to 10 years for attempting to solicit child for sex

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son ‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible Medal of Honor recipients received 12,000 personalized letters from complete strangers this year, and they’re absolutely incredible

Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger nominated to be the Corps’ next commandant Marine Lt. Gen. David Berger nominated to be the Corps’ next commandant

Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect Appeals court clears way for DoD’s transgender ban to take effect

Former Mattis aide writes book offering ‘fly on the wall’ view of Trump’s relationship with Chaos Former Mattis aide writes book offering ‘fly on the wall’ view of Trump’s relationship with Chaos

Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead Shanahan orders new review into Niger ambush that left four soldiers dead

4 Kirtland airmen involved in deadly Albuquerque crash from possible street racing 4 Kirtland airmen involved in deadly Albuquerque crash from possible street racing

US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS

US Navy, Coast Guard ships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait in message to China US Navy, Coast Guard ships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait in message to China

Mueller does not find Trump campaign knowingly conspired with Russia Mueller does not find Trump campaign knowingly conspired with Russia

Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech

Colorado hotel employees fired for displaying sign disparaging military at post-deployment event Colorado hotel employees fired for displaying sign disparaging military at post-deployment event

ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says

The battle for the last ISIS enclave is edging toward its end The battle for the last ISIS enclave is edging toward its end

Norway says it has proof Russia messed with GPS signals during recent NATO exercises Norway says it has proof Russia messed with GPS signals during recent NATO exercises

Mattis joining Hoover Institution to increase Stanford University’s overall lethality Mattis joining Hoover Institution to increase Stanford University’s overall lethality

Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’ Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’

‘It was a lost cause’ — dramatic photos show Offutt Air Force Base engulfed by floodwaters ‘It was a lost cause’ — dramatic photos show Offutt Air Force Base engulfed by floodwaters

7 US service members identified as part of white nationalist group tied to 2017 Charlottesville rally 7 US service members identified as part of white nationalist group tied to 2017 Charlottesville rally

The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country

Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in California mountains for nearly 2 weeks Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in California mountains for nearly 2 weeks

Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain

Airman at Minot AFB arrested over hundreds of child porn images, sexual messages with minors Airman at Minot AFB arrested over hundreds of child porn images, sexual messages with minors

Former Starbucks CEO apologizes for claiming he spent ‘more time’ with the military than other 2020 presidential candidates Former Starbucks CEO apologizes for claiming he spent ‘more time’ with the military than other 2020 presidential candidates

Former US intelligence officer pleads guilty to attempted espionage for China Former US intelligence officer pleads guilty to attempted espionage for China

White House releases painfully obvious statement about Trump visiting the Pentagon White House releases painfully obvious statement about Trump visiting the Pentagon

US special operations snipers are getting a new rifle that fires 3 different calibers US special operations snipers are getting a new rifle that fires 3 different calibers

Dunford: Google’s work in China is providing a ‘direct benefit’ to the Chinese military Dunford: Google’s work in China is providing a ‘direct benefit’ to the Chinese military

The Pentagon wants a buttload of guided rockets to slap Russia and China from hundreds of miles away The Pentagon wants a buttload of guided rockets to slap Russia and China from hundreds of miles away

Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban Here’s everything you need to know about the DoD’s transgender ban

US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint

New Pentagon policy will bar most transgender people from serving New Pentagon policy will bar most transgender people from serving

A 20-year-old Georgia woman allegedly helped recruit ISIS hackers A 20-year-old Georgia woman allegedly helped recruit ISIS hackers

US talks with Taliban end for now, with no Afghan peace deal US talks with Taliban end for now, with no Afghan peace deal

Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash Army Captain among those reported killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesh*t Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesh*t

That ‘mysterious fire’ at 1st Battalion, 6th Marines HQ resulted in $100,000 of damages, and is officially ‘suspicious’ That ‘mysterious fire’ at 1st Battalion, 6th Marines HQ resulted in $100,000 of damages, and is officially ‘suspicious’

Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

Search continues for Marine lieutenant missing in the California mountains for over a week Search continues for Marine lieutenant missing in the California mountains for over a week

Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training

Chelsea Manning is headed back to jail Chelsea Manning is headed back to jail

‘There are clear indications of fraud’ — lawmakers seek criminal investigation into shoddy military housing ‘There are clear indications of fraud’ — lawmakers seek criminal investigation into shoddy military housing

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back

Homeless veteran pleads guilty to conspiracy in $400,000 GoFundMe hoax Homeless veteran pleads guilty to conspiracy in $400,000 GoFundMe hoax

High standards: Pentagon says there’s no policy against investing in companies that legally sell marijuana High standards: Pentagon says there’s no policy against investing in companies that legally sell marijuana

Parents of deceased West Point cadet retrieve his sperm so a part of him ‘might live on’ Parents of deceased West Point cadet retrieve his sperm so a part of him ‘might live on’

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

Trump claims he gave Mattis his hated ‘Mad Dog’ nickname Trump claims he gave Mattis his hated ‘Mad Dog’ nickname

Here is the full list of active-duty military units deployed to the southern border Here is the full list of active-duty military units deployed to the southern border

Space Force will not be the military branch that repels an alien invasion, officials say Space Force will not be the military branch that repels an alien invasion, officials say

A fire broke out aboard the US’s only heavy icebreaker in one of the most remote places on earth A fire broke out aboard the US’s only heavy icebreaker in one of the most remote places on earth

President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job cheering up wounded troops at Walter Reed President George H.W. Bush’s service dog has a new job cheering up wounded troops at Walter Reed

US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017 US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017

The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial

The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’ The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart

The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor

NORTHCOM chief sees no military threat at the US-Mexico border NORTHCOM chief sees no military threat at the US-Mexico border

Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol Bill would allow last World War II Medal of Honor recipient to lie in state at Capitol

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Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesht Here’s what it looks like when an F-16 makes a highway patrol officer’s radar go apesht