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As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war
Middle East

As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

The Marine Corps’s dream of ‘Lightning Carrier’ laden with F-35s is slowly becoming a reality
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’s dream of ‘Lightning Carrier’ laden with F-35s is slowly becoming a reality

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

US officials reportedly considered pulling nuclear weapons out of Turkey, effectively ending the US-Turkey alliance
Europe

US officials reportedly considered pulling nuclear weapons out of Turkey, effectively ending the US-Turkey alliance

By Team T&P

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Soldiers are smoking a whole lot more weed in states where it’s legalized
Army

Soldiers are smoking a whole lot more weed in states where it’s legalized

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Retired Sergeant Major outs himself as admin for US Army WTF! Moments
Army

Retired Sergeant Major outs himself as admin for US Army WTF! Moments

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Turkey’s invasion of Syria has allowed ‘many dangerous ISIS detainees’ to escape, Esper says
News

Turkey’s invasion of Syria has allowed ‘many dangerous ISIS detainees’ to escape, Esper says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 15, 2019

Up to 5,500 US troops will keep deploying to the southwest border through September 2020
Mexico

Up to 5,500 US troops will keep deploying to the southwest border through September 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 14, 2019

Glock’s next-generation pistol just picked up a tasty NATO contract
Europe

Glock’s next-generation pistol just picked up a tasty NATO contract

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 14, 2019

An Army vet turned Florida congressman wished the Navy a happy birthday with a photo of a Russian battlecruiser
Army

An Army vet turned Florida congressman wished the Navy a happy birthday with a photo of a Russian battlecruiser

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 14, 2019

Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl
Army

Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

US troops in anguish as the White House and Pentagon give their Kurdish allies the middle finger
Iraq

US troops in anguish as the White House and Pentagon give their Kurdish allies the middle finger

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

Most US troops leaving Syria as Turkish invasion pushes further into Kurdish territory
Middle East

Most US troops leaving Syria as Turkish invasion pushes further into Kurdish territory

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

Mattis warns of ISIS comeback in wake of Trump pullout in Syria
Middle East

Mattis warns of ISIS comeback in wake of Trump pullout in Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 13, 2019

Trump says White House is reviewing case of Green Beret accused of killing unarmed Afghan man in 2010
News

Trump says White House is reviewing case of Green Beret accused of killing unarmed Afghan man in 2010

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

Pentagon says Turkey fired artillery within ‘few hundred meters’ of US troops in Syria
Middle East

Pentagon says Turkey fired artillery within ‘few hundred meters’ of US troops in Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral
Navy

He fled his home at the end of the war. Now he’s the first Vietnamese-American to be a US Navy admiral

By Team T&P

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study
United States

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

‘Give it to them, boys!’ — Stunning audio captures the chaos of D-Day as you’ve never heard it before
Army

‘Give it to them, boys!’ — Stunning audio captures the chaos of D-Day as you’ve never heard it before

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

At least 10 ‘known or suspected terrorists’ tried to access Army bases in 2018
Army

At least 10 ‘known or suspected terrorists’ tried to access Army bases in 2018

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

A soldier stole a 155mm artillery round during training and nobody noticed for 6 years
Army

A soldier stole a 155mm artillery round during training and nobody noticed for 6 years

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’
Army

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

No, the US Naval Academy isn’t offering ‘satanic services’ — but not for the reason you think
Navy

No, the US Naval Academy isn’t offering ‘satanic services’ — but not for the reason you think

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

How we found out America’s largest military shipbuilder was accused of falsifying tests on nuclear submarines
Navy

How we found out America’s largest military shipbuilder was accused of falsifying tests on nuclear submarines

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho
Air Force

Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one
Navy

The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

The Marine Corps is eyeing this lightweight polymer ammo for its ‘Ma Deuce’ .50 cal machine guns
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is eyeing this lightweight polymer ammo for its ‘Ma Deuce’ .50 cal machine guns

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

US troops have taken 2 ISIS prisoners from the scumbag posse known as ‘The Beatles’ into custody
News

US troops have taken 2 ISIS prisoners from the scumbag posse known as ‘The Beatles’ into custody

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan
Army

Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car
Army

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services
Marine Corps

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII
Middle East

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII

By Team T&P

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together
Air Force

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria
Middle East

Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges
Army

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

An Army 4-star general says military leaders need to get on social media and start interacting with all those darn kids
Army

An Army 4-star general says military leaders need to get on social media and start interacting with all those darn kids

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

California’s July earthquakes apparently threw a wrench in DARPA’s StarCraft-style drone swarm
United States

California’s July earthquakes apparently threw a wrench in DARPA’s StarCraft-style drone swarm

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

2 US Army soldiers are reportedly being treated for vaping-related illnesses
Army

2 US Army soldiers are reportedly being treated for vaping-related illnesses

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets
United States

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

We salute the soldier who sacrificed his leg to save his battle buddies during a tank accident
Army

We salute the soldier who sacrificed his leg to save his battle buddies during a tank accident

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

‘No further punishment is necessary’ — Eddie Gallagher’s lawyers make their case for clemency to the Navy’s top admiral
Navy

‘No further punishment is necessary’ — Eddie Gallagher’s lawyers make their case for clemency to the Navy’s top admiral

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

Iraq to the future: How Trump’s Syria reversal reflects the unlearned lessons of America’s forever wars
News

Iraq to the future: How Trump’s Syria reversal reflects the unlearned lessons of America’s forever wars

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 9, 2019

The US military dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in the last month than it has since 2010
Afghanistan

The US military dropped more bombs on Afghanistan in the last month than it has since 2010

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

‘I hate it’ — Trump says signing letters to the families of fallen soldiers is the hardest thing he does
Army

‘I hate it’ — Trump says signing letters to the families of fallen soldiers is the hardest thing he does

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional
United States

Court withdraws controversial legal opinion that determined court-martialing military retirees was unconstitutional

By Team T&P

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

The White House pinky swears it told the Pentagon about pulling troops from northeast Syria
News

The White House pinky swears it told the Pentagon about pulling troops from northeast Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

The war in Afghanistan is now old enough to buy cigarettes, get awful military tattoos, enlist, and fight itself
News

The war in Afghanistan is now old enough to buy cigarettes, get awful military tattoos, enlist, and fight itself

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 8, 2019

US troops won’t try to stop a Turkish invasion of northeast Syria
News

US troops won’t try to stop a Turkish invasion of northeast Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 7, 2019

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War
Europe

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 7, 2019

Trump announces the US is leaving its Kurdish allies in Syria at the mercy of Turkey
Middle East

Trump announces the US is leaving its Kurdish allies in Syria at the mercy of Turkey

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 7, 2019

Senior US diplomat privately warns that Iraqi prime minister’s resignation ‘appears inevitable’ amid deadly protests
News

Senior US diplomat privately warns that Iraqi prime minister’s resignation ‘appears inevitable’ amid deadly protests

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 6, 2019

A second whistleblower has come forward with ‘first-hand knowledge’ of allegations made in the original complaint
Ukraine

A second whistleblower has come forward with ‘first-hand knowledge’ of allegations made in the original complaint

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 6, 2019

Mark Esper
News

The US military has been hitting the Taliban harder since peace talks fell through, Esper says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun
Army

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack
Africa

The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 5, 2019

The Netherlands Marine Corps just took the ‘Tetris Challenge’ to a whole new level
Marine Corps

The Netherlands Marine Corps just took the ‘Tetris Challenge’ to a whole new level

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

The Corps now wants Marines to be an NCO before getting brown or black martial arts belts
Marine Corps

The Corps now wants Marines to be an NCO before getting brown or black martial arts belts

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

The student who disarmed a gunman during a Colorado high school shooting is now a US Marine
Marine Corps

The student who disarmed a gunman during a Colorado high school shooting is now a US Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

The Fort Bliss soldier who saved children during the El Paso shooting was just arrested for desertion
Army

The Fort Bliss soldier who saved children during the El Paso shooting was just arrested for desertion

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

pentagon
Ukraine

Pentagon ordered to hand over documents related to delayed military aid to Ukraine

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash
Air Force

We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 4, 2019

Whistleblower accuses largest US military shipbuilder of putting ‘American lives at risk’ by falsifying tests on submarine stealth coating
Navy

Whistleblower accuses largest US military shipbuilder of putting ‘American lives at risk’ by falsifying tests on submarine stealth coating

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost
Army

10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer
Air Force

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago
Africa

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 3, 2019