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‘It’s time to get out of Afghanistan’ — Conservative vets push DC to end ‘endless wars’
Afghanistan

‘It’s time to get out of Afghanistan’ — Conservative vets push DC to end ‘endless wars’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation
Navy

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

There’s a petition calling for a ‘War on Drugs’ medal. Here are 11 other awards also worth considering
United States

There’s a petition calling for a ‘War on Drugs’ medal. Here are 11 other awards also worth considering

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

Air Force Research Laboratory commander relieved amid investigation into alleged misconduct
Air Force

Air Force Research Laboratory commander relieved amid investigation into alleged misconduct

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Families of deployed 82nd Airborne soldiers warned about social media use after receiving threatening messages
Army

Families of deployed 82nd Airborne soldiers warned about social media use after receiving threatening messages

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

SOCOM just picked up a new lightweight machine gun
United States

SOCOM just picked up a new lightweight machine gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

3 civilians tried entering a Hawaii military base in a car reeking of weed with a dud mortar round in the backseat
Air Force

3 civilians tried entering a Hawaii military base in a car reeking of weed with a dud mortar round in the backseat

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Montana-based airman found dead, cause under investigation
Air Force

Montana-based airman found dead, cause under investigation

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Green Beret killed during ‘routine’ free fall training exercise
Army

Green Beret killed during ‘routine’ free fall training exercise

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

This 59-year-old veteran left the Army a decade ago. Now he’s headed back to basic training
Army

This 59-year-old veteran left the Army a decade ago. Now he’s headed back to basic training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress
Afghanistan

Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change
News

The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA
United States

Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

A guy faked his diploma to get a commission as an officer in the Swedish military. Then he got assigned to NATO HQ
Europe

A guy faked his diploma to get a commission as an officer in the Swedish military. Then he got assigned to NATO HQ

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says
Afghanistan

US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

The Army has selected Sig Sauer to make ammo for its bolt-action sniper rifle
Army

The Army has selected Sig Sauer to make ammo for its bolt-action sniper rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Air Force commissions first female Muslim chaplain in US military history
Air Force

Air Force commissions first female Muslim chaplain in US military history

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

A West Point cadet tried to crowdfund money to bring a porn star to the academy’s winter banquet
Army

A West Point cadet tried to crowdfund money to bring a porn star to the academy’s winter banquet

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

The Navy wants to slap a laser on a littoral combat ship for the first time
Navy

The Navy wants to slap a laser on a littoral combat ship for the first time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident
Navy

Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Don’t worry, Maverick: Army chief says unmanned systems won’t fully replace pilots
Army

Don’t worry, Maverick: Army chief says unmanned systems won’t fully replace pilots

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

We salute the Australian navy for executing an emergency beer run amid the country’s devastating brushfires
Navy

We salute the Australian navy for executing an emergency beer run amid the country’s devastating brushfires

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

DoD boots 21 Saudi military students, citing jihadi content and child porn
Middle East

DoD boots 21 Saudi military students, citing jihadi content and child porn

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

Pour one out for the soldiers photographed in The Washington Post with their hands in their damn pockets
Army

Pour one out for the soldiers photographed in The Washington Post with their hands in their damn pockets

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion
Army

Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

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

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers
Army

Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’
Army

Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2020

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president
United States

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2020

Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base
Air Force

Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2020

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies
Iran

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2020

A Marine vet is on a mission to make the media capitalize ‘veteran’ all the time
Marine Corps

A Marine vet is on a mission to make the media capitalize ‘veteran’ all the time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet
Iran

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs
Army

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment
Army

Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea
Navy

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

The official Facebook page for Marine boot camp in San Diego is having some technical difficulties
Marine Corps

The official Facebook page for Marine boot camp in San Diego is having some technical difficulties

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base
Air Force

2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

A DoD member claimed a loss of $1 trillion in goods during a military move
United States

A DoD member claimed a loss of $1 trillion in goods during a military move

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back
Army

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Army 2nd Lt. accused of running guns for ‘high-level’ drug trafficker
Army

Army 2nd Lt. accused of running guns for ‘high-level’ drug trafficker

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets
Navy

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

2 men arrested after allegedly trying to drive through Tinker Air Force Base with a car full of marijuana and a gun
Air Force

2 men arrested after allegedly trying to drive through Tinker Air Force Base with a car full of marijuana and a gun

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson
Army

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

US officials reportedly believe Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner by mistake
Europe

US officials reportedly believe Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner by mistake

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets
China

China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

How we found out about a shocking loophole in a military policy meant to protect victims of domestic violence
Analysis

How we found out about a shocking loophole in a military policy meant to protect victims of domestic violence

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Air Force colonel fired over ‘loss of trust and confidence’
Air Force

Air Force colonel fired over ‘loss of trust and confidence’

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq
Iran

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol
Afghanistan

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Marines still haven’t found the pair of rifles that went missing at Camp Lejeune last month
Marine Corps

Marines still haven’t found the pair of rifles that went missing at Camp Lejeune last month

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

No Americans were harmed by Iran’s missile attack, Trump says
Iran

No Americans were harmed by Iran’s missile attack, Trump says

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US military bases in Iraq
Iran

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US military bases in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

No, the Army isn’t drafting you via text message
Army

No, the Army isn’t drafting you via text message

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Chinese nationals keep getting arrested for taking pictures of Naval Air Station Key West
Navy

Chinese nationals keep getting arrested for taking pictures of Naval Air Station Key West

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Esper confident Trump won’t ‘give us an illegal order’ to attack Iranian cultural sites
Iran

Esper confident Trump won’t ‘give us an illegal order’ to attack Iranian cultural sites

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

We salute the all-women Air Force team that crushed a weapons loading competition dressed as Rosie the Riveter
Air Force

We salute the all-women Air Force team that crushed a weapons loading competition dressed as Rosie the Riveter

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow
Iran

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Feds say former sergeant posed as a Marine officer to help a friend bring guns into Haiti
Marine Corps

Feds say former sergeant posed as a Marine officer to help a friend bring guns into Haiti

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen
Air Force

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea
Iran

Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea

By Matt Collins

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Security heightened at domestic US military bases amid rising tensions with Iran
Iran

Security heightened at domestic US military bases amid rising tensions with Iran

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2020