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Tech & Tactics

Wingboarding Is The Extreme Sport Of The Future, And The Future Has Arrived

By Adam Linehan

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The Gear Locker

Bludgeon Your Biceps — And Enemies — With This Brutal Steel Mace

By Jared Keller

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The Gear Locker

5 Technologies That Will Take Your Health And Fitness Routine To The Next Level

By Amanda Burrill

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The Gear Locker

These Tank-Inspired, Off-Road Wheelchairs Are Built For Wounded Warriors

By David Leffler

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Military Life

This Off-Road Speed Demon Is Veteran-Made

By Adam Linehan

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Tech & Tactics

Cyber Criminals Are Using Sex To Exploit Service Members

By Sarah Sicard

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Military Life

Here’s what you need to know about PCS moves to Germany

By Meredith Mathis

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News

Pentagon desperately asks for do-over after sending ‘mistake’ letter to Iraqi government about withdrawal

By Haley Britzky

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News

Meet retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, Biden’s pick for defense secretary

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager, who broke the sound barrier, has died

By Jared Keller

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News

Watch new infantry recruits experience the Army’s replacement for drill sergeant ‘shark attacks’

By Haley Britzky

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News

Biden to reportedly pick Gen. Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

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Military Life

The Only Medal Of Honor Recipient To Ever Give His Medal Back Has Died

By Adam Linehan

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News

Born In A Russian Prison, She’s Now A Trailblazing Infantry Marine

By James Clark

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News

Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

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News

SEAL, Doctor, Astronaut — Navy Lt. Jonny Kim achieves your childhood dreams so you don’t have to

By David Roza

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News

Trump is pulling most US troops out of Somalia

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Troops will still get a pay raise if Trump vetoes the National Defense Authorization Act

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

By Haley Britzky

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News

Marine tankers can say goodbye to the Corps a year ahead of schedule

By Paul Szoldra

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Military Life

6 Hot Jobs For Veterans Who Want to Break Into Finance

By Hirepurpose

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Military Life

VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services

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News

Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism

By David Roza

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News

US moves from conditions-based withdrawal to inelegant bug-out from Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

By David Roza

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News

2 Marine veterans among conspirators charged in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor

By Jared Keller

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News

Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight

By Paul Szoldra

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News

The Army repeatedly screwed this combat veteran. Now he’s being kicked out of the service — again

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

By James Clark

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News

US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation

By Jared Keller

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History

The true story of the WWII vets who fought one last battle — in their own hometown — for the right to vote

By Chris DeRose

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News

Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

How Jon Stewart is leading the fight for veterans suffering from burn pit exposure

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Military Life

American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

By James Clark

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News

‘Vets for Trump’ co-founder arrested in Philadelphia on weapons charges

By Paul Szoldra

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Military Life

Disabled veteran imprisoned in Alabama for medical marijuana possession is released

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Culture

Celebrate Veterans Day by sending us your most moto boot photos

By Task & Purpose

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Military Life

Connecticut man gets prison time for stealing $1.4 million from veterans charity

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News

The Army is ‘addressing’ a drill sergeant’s TikTok rant about ‘soft’ recruits using cell phones

By Jared Keller

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News

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help

By Zack Baddorf

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News

The power of reinvention: How a Marine Corps veteran adapted to find career success

By Hirepurpose

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Military Life

Lawmakers are investigating the cancer diagnoses of veterans of toxic Uzbekistan base

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Military Life

Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’

By Haley Britzky

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The Gear Locker

8 pieces of fitness equipment you need in your gym bag

By Scott Murdock

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News

Two killed in explosion at Connecticut VA hospital

By Jared Keller

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News

F you for your service: Trump campaign claims military mail-in ballots were ‘improperly cast’

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Top US official admits lying to Trump on American troop levels in Syria

By Jared Keller and Jeff Schogol

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News

Thousands of troops will depart Iraq and Afghanistan before Trump leaves office

By Jeff Schogol

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News

The Army’s ‘complete failure’ led to this private’s suicide after she was sexually assaulted, parents say

By Haley Britzky

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News

Y’all Qaeda: Ex-Marines allegedly planned takeover of Michigan capitol and public executions of officials

By Jared Keller

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News

Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds

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News

How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

By Jared Keller

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News

A new Army policy is changing the way deployed or pregnant NCOs are promoted

By Haley Britzky

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News

I struggled with thoughts of suicide. Vulnerability and connection kept me alive

By Matthew Stroup

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News

These messages between an Army vet and her terrorist sweetheart will make you cringe

By Haley Britzky

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News

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

By Haley Britzky

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News

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

Meet The Vets And Ex-Law Enforcement Officers Training To Save Children From School Shootings

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Military Life

‘Forever’ GI Bill Isn’t Always Forever, Under New DoD Guidance

By James Clark

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News

The Navy Is Finally Coming Out With A New PT Uniform!

By Jeff Schogol

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News

Air Force Cross Recipient: It’s ‘Remarkable’ A Fellow Airman Is Up For The Medal Of Honor

By Other

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News

The Latest Casualty In Afghanistan Was A Soldier On His 5th Ranger Deployment

By Jared Keller

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News

Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman Will Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor In August

By Paul Szoldra

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