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Watch Julian Assange, looking like bearded David Letterman, as he’s arrested outside Ecuador’s embassy
Americas

Watch Julian Assange, looking like bearded David Letterman, as he’s arrested outside Ecuador’s embassy

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

Navy dropping charges against USS Fitzgerald’s former CO and tactical action officer for collision
Navy

Navy dropping charges against USS Fitzgerald’s former CO and tactical action officer for collision

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

You can now score the golden M16 once owned by a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Air Force

You can now score the golden M16 once owned by a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

Trump wants a larger, more aggressive mission for US troops at the Mexican border
News

Trump wants a larger, more aggressive mission for US troops at the Mexican border

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

The Army’s new night vision goggles are finally here
Army

The Army’s new night vision goggles are finally here

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 11, 2019

This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger
Army

This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon
Africa

A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend
United States

2 veterans died by suicide at separate Georgia VA centers in one weekend

By Team T&P

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan
Marine Corps

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

The Army just awarded $976 million in contracts for border wall construction
Army

The Army just awarded $976 million in contracts for border wall construction

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Marine Commandant: Border deployments aren’t hurting readiness, even though I said they would
News

Marine Commandant: Border deployments aren’t hurting readiness, even though I said they would

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Trump officially nominates Gen. Mark Milley to take over as Joint Chiefs chairman
Army

Trump officially nominates Gen. Mark Milley to take over as Joint Chiefs chairman

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him
Air Force

Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

The last Doolittle Raider has died at 103
News

The last Doolittle Raider has died at 103

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway
United States

Trump, who likes people who weren’t captured, honors former POWs anyway

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Ex-SOUTHCOM commanders: Cutting aid to Central America will only make border problem ‘more costly’
Americas

Ex-SOUTHCOM commanders: Cutting aid to Central America will only make border problem ‘more costly’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

An Afghan contractor who was initially reported killed by an IED blast has been found alive
News

An Afghan contractor who was initially reported killed by an IED blast has been found alive

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean
Air Force

Japanese F-35 fighter crashes while flying over Pacific Ocean

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest
Marine Corps

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest

By Team T&P

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon
Air Force

A Dutch F-16 fighter shot itself with its own cannon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

Homeland Security shake-up comes smack dab in the middle of what Trump calls a ‘major national emergency’
News

Homeland Security shake-up comes smack dab in the middle of what Trump calls a ‘major national emergency’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

3 US service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

3 US service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

Marines are finally getting the grenade launcher that civilians have rocked in ‘Battlefield’ for a decade
Marine Corps

Marines are finally getting the grenade launcher that civilians have rocked in ‘Battlefield’ for a decade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

Corps to Marines: Would a small black umbrella make you happy?
Marine Corps

Corps to Marines: Would a small black umbrella make you happy?

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
Iran

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools
Air Force

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned
United States

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates
Africa

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 7, 2019

The Pentagon thinks it doesn’t need to talk to the press. Here’s why they’re wrong.
News

The Pentagon thinks it doesn’t need to talk to the press. Here’s why they’re wrong.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 7, 2019

Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana
Navy

Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 5, 2019

2 California sailors tried to recreate the plot of ‘Breaking Bad.’ It didn’t work out
Navy

2 California sailors tried to recreate the plot of ‘Breaking Bad.’ It didn’t work out

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 5, 2019

The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing
United States

The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes
Air Force

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families
Marine Corps

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War
Iran

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

The patriarchy loses again: female sailors are finally allowed to wear flats
Navy

The patriarchy loses again: female sailors are finally allowed to wear flats

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

The Afghan government may turn into an even bigger sh*tshow right in the middle of peace talks
News

The Afghan government may turn into an even bigger sh*tshow right in the middle of peace talks

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired
Air Force

Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

Army kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a cake-cutting ceremony, because of course
Army

Army kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a cake-cutting ceremony, because of course

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient
Navy

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

A Muslim soldier says she’s suing the Army for being told to remove her hijab
Army

A Muslim soldier says she’s suing the Army for being told to remove her hijab

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 3, 2019

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down
United States

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down

By Team T&P

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff
Europe

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

Stalled delivery of F-35s to Turkey expected to resume, Shanahan says
News

Stalled delivery of F-35s to Turkey expected to resume, Shanahan says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

Meet the Army’s new submachine gun
Army

Meet the Army’s new submachine gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona
Marine Corps

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished
News

Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons
Air Force

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 1, 2019

Whistleblower says White House granted 25 security clearances after they were initially denied
News

Whistleblower says White House granted 25 security clearances after they were initially denied

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 1, 2019

Shanahan’s comments cause a disturbance in the Space Force
News

Shanahan’s comments cause a disturbance in the Space Force

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 1, 2019

Trump: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes being moved to ‘less restrictive confinement’
Navy

Trump: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes being moved to ‘less restrictive confinement’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 30, 2019

For the first time in history, a state National Guard command team is all women
National Guard

For the first time in history, a state National Guard command team is all women

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 30, 2019

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor
Marine Corps

Dakota Meyer explains why he hates his Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2019

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

The Army finally has its hands on a next-generation rifle prototype
Army

The Army finally has its hands on a next-generation rifle prototype

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero
Army

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

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

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

Once again, Army snipers outshot Marines at USASOC’s annual sharpshooting competition
Army

Once again, Army snipers outshot Marines at USASOC’s annual sharpshooting competition

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 26, 2019