Military Branches(Page 21)

The US military has 6 service branches: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

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The Marines have a new ship-killing weapons system to counter China The Marines have a new ship-killing weapons system to counter China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 16 2023

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The Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter just pulled off its first life-or-death save during a deployment The Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter just pulled off its first life-or-death save during a deployment

/ Jan 12 2023

Here comes the Navy’s laser fleet Here comes the Navy’s laser fleet

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 12 2023

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US Navy veteran released by Russia after 9-month detention US Navy veteran released by Russia after 9-month detention

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 12 2023

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War game shows just how brutal China’s battle for Taiwan would be War game shows just how brutal China’s battle for Taiwan would be

/ Jan 12 2023

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Marine Corps Assault Amphibian School commander relieved Marine Corps Assault Amphibian School commander relieved

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 11 2023

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Watch 24 C-17s roll out from an Air Force base in a matter of minutes Watch 24 C-17s roll out from an Air Force base in a matter of minutes

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 11 2023

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Air Force Academy cadet dies unexpectedly while headed to class Air Force Academy cadet dies unexpectedly while headed to class

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 11 2023

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Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers Here’s why raunchy military call signs keep showing up on flight trackers

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 10 2023

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Navy intercepts more than 2,000 AK-47s from Iran in the Gulf of Oman Navy intercepts more than 2,000 AK-47s from Iran in the Gulf of Oman

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 10 2023

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‘I’m gonna miss you’ – Airman says goodbye to 65-year-old tanker he spent 12 years fixing ‘I’m gonna miss you’ – Airman says goodbye to 65-year-old tanker he spent 12 years fixing

/ Jan 10 2023

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The Air Force is changing the way it measures body fat for airmen and guardians The Air Force is changing the way it measures body fat for airmen and guardians

/ Jan 10 2023

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Over a dozen Army Special Operations Command soldiers investigated for alleged drug use Over a dozen Army Special Operations Command soldiers investigated for alleged drug use

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 9 2023

The tragic downward spiral of a special operations pilot The tragic downward spiral of a special operations pilot

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 9 2023

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‘The Bone Marrow Guy’: This Fort Bliss soldier has registered thousands of soldiers to save lives ‘The Bone Marrow Guy’: This Fort Bliss soldier has registered thousands of soldiers to save lives

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 9 2023

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Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift Why airmen had to hotwire hundreds of cars during the Afghan airlift

/ Jan 9 2023

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California National Guard general fired after misusing resources California National Guard general fired after misusing resources

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jan 7 2023

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Airmen receive valor awards for ‘narrowly avoiding certain death’ during 2020 Iranian missile attack Airmen receive valor awards for ‘narrowly avoiding certain death’ during 2020 Iranian missile attack

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 6 2023

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The Army is already upgrading its next-generation goggles to be less uncomfortable The Army is already upgrading its next-generation goggles to be less uncomfortable

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 6 2023

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Air National Guard flight nurse to receive Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives after Abbey Gate bombing Air National Guard flight nurse to receive Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives after Abbey Gate bombing

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 5 2023

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How the Army’s largest battle in Somalia since ‘Black Hawk Down’ unfolded How the Army’s largest battle in Somalia since ‘Black Hawk Down’ unfolded

/ Jan 5 2023

When did Marines really start eating crayons: An investigation When did Marines really start eating crayons: An investigation

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 5 2023

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Marine Corps boots poolee tied to neo-Nazi groups [Updated] Marine Corps boots poolee tied to neo-Nazi groups [Updated]

By Jared Keller, Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 4 2023

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Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 4 2023

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This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says

/ Jan 4 2023

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Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 3 2023

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Soldier assigned to 7th Special Forces Group charged with killing wife Soldier assigned to 7th Special Forces Group charged with killing wife

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 3 2023

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The Navy is fixing this warship’s insane rust buildup The Navy is fixing this warship’s insane rust buildup

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 3 2023

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Air National Guard troops honored for rescue efforts in New York blizzard Air National Guard troops honored for rescue efforts in New York blizzard

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jan 1 2023

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Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 31 2022

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This airman was just trying to enjoy his honeymoon. He wound up saving a man’s life This airman was just trying to enjoy his honeymoon. He wound up saving a man’s life

/ Dec 30 2022

Why Navy ships make their first deck log of the New Year rhyme Why Navy ships make their first deck log of the New Year rhyme

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 30 2022

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How airmen overcame -77 degree weather, frostnip to fix a C-130 in Antarctica How airmen overcame -77 degree weather, frostnip to fix a C-130 in Antarctica

/ Dec 29 2022

Court clears Sikh men to attend Marine boot camp with beards Court clears Sikh men to attend Marine boot camp with beards

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 27 2022

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National Guard mobilized to help those trapped by massive winter storm National Guard mobilized to help those trapped by massive winter storm

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 27 2022

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Marine recruiters and a prospective recruit team up to thwart jewelry store robbery Marine recruiters and a prospective recruit team up to thwart jewelry store robbery

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 23 2022

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The Air Force is beefing with an Oklahoma airport over whether a chonky C-17 tore up its runway The Air Force is beefing with an Oklahoma airport over whether a chonky C-17 tore up its runway

/ Dec 23 2022

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Pentagon identifies Marine Raider killed in non-combat incident in Iraq Pentagon identifies Marine Raider killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

/ Dec 22 2022

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The Air Force’s top enlisted leader wants to ‘take away the stigma’ of beard waivers The Air Force’s top enlisted leader wants to ‘take away the stigma’ of beard waivers

/ Dec 21 2022

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SEAL Team commander found dead in his home SEAL Team commander found dead in his home

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 21 2022

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This National Guardsman tore through Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault schools in a single year This National Guardsman tore through Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault schools in a single year

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 21 2022

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The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says The Pentagon is not fully tracking mold, asbestos, and other serious health risks in its privatized housing, watchdog report says

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 20 2022

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‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute ‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

/ Dec 19 2022

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B-2 Spirits hit with stand down order following emergency landing B-2 Spirits hit with stand down order following emergency landing

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 18 2022

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Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated] Air Force says KC-135 broadcast inappropriate call sign [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 16 2022

Green Berets are testing a new highly mobile 120mm mortar system Green Berets are testing a new highly mobile 120mm mortar system

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 16 2022

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Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know Worried about China’s air force? Here’s everything you need to know

/ Dec 16 2022

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The Army is testing out slightly less miserable CBRN gear The Army is testing out slightly less miserable CBRN gear

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 15 2022

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Why Army scientists were called in to investigate the death of a Red Panda at the National Zoo Why Army scientists were called in to investigate the death of a Red Panda at the National Zoo

/ Dec 15 2022

Lord of the Rings’ Samwise Gamgee is now a civilian aide emeritus to the Secretary of the Army Lord of the Rings’ Samwise Gamgee is now a civilian aide emeritus to the Secretary of the Army

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 14 2022

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How airmen stopped a mid-air assault on a C-17 cockpit during the Afghan airlift How airmen stopped a mid-air assault on a C-17 cockpit during the Afghan airlift

/ Dec 14 2022

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Navy warship USS Fallujah honors 2 of the hardest-fought battles of the Iraq War Navy warship USS Fallujah honors 2 of the hardest-fought battles of the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 14 2022

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Army investigating soldiers who posed in dog bondage masks Army investigating soldiers who posed in dog bondage masks

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 14 2022

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Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will give light infantry units added punch Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles will give light infantry units added punch

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2022

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‘Is this real?’ — Inside the Air Force’s first medevac flight after the Abbey Gate suicide bombing ‘Is this real?’ — Inside the Air Force’s first medevac flight after the Abbey Gate suicide bombing

/ Dec 13 2022

6 questions only a veteran would ask the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs 6 questions only a veteran would ask the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 13 2022

The Air Force just successfully tested a fully operational hypersonic weapon for the first time The Air Force just successfully tested a fully operational hypersonic weapon for the first time

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 12 2022

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Air Force to start retiring A-10 Warthogs after a decade of legislative wrangling Air Force to start retiring A-10 Warthogs after a decade of legislative wrangling

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 12 2022

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What the Army’s top general learned as a young soldier that still sticks with him today What the Army’s top general learned as a young soldier that still sticks with him today

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 12 2022

This amphibious recon vehicle might end up replacing the Marine Corps’ decades-old LAV fleet This amphibious recon vehicle might end up replacing the Marine Corps’ decades-old LAV fleet

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 12 2022

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Two F-18s damaged in consecutive Class A mishaps in Virginia Two F-18s damaged in consecutive Class A mishaps in Virginia

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 11 2022

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B-2 Spirit makes emergency landing, catches fire, following malfunction B-2 Spirit makes emergency landing, catches fire, following malfunction

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Dec 10 2022

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Who is Paul Whelan, the Marine veteran left behind in Russia in the Griner-Bout prisoner swap? Who is Paul Whelan, the Marine veteran left behind in Russia in the Griner-Bout prisoner swap?

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 9 2022

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The next Sgt. Maj. of the Army is a Green Beret with 4 valor awards and a Purple Heart The next Sgt. Maj. of the Army is a Green Beret with 4 valor awards and a Purple Heart

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 9 2022