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Navy Admiral on ship collisions: Those were tragedies, but what about the other 280 ships that didn’t collide?
Navy

Navy Admiral on ship collisions: Those were tragedies, but what about the other 280 ships that didn’t collide?

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 12, 2019

This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor
Marine Corps

This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 12, 2019

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan looking like a Bond villain
Afghanistan

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan looking like a Bond villain

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 11, 2019

The Pentagon blew $65 million on fake scar cream nobody wanted
United States

The Pentagon blew $65 million on fake scar cream nobody wanted

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 11, 2019

Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush
Army

Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Army

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes
United States

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 9, 2019

Florida Army vet claims threats to kill Muslims, women and children were just ‘a cadence he learned in the military’
Army

Florida Army vet claims threats to kill Muslims, women and children were just ‘a cadence he learned in the military’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 9, 2019

The Army wants to shoot missiles out of the sky just like Israel can
News

The Army wants to shoot missiles out of the sky just like Israel can

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

Some schools are barring recruiters from talking to students, Army secretary says
Army

Some schools are barring recruiters from talking to students, Army secretary says

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

The Army’s next-generation rifle will be the iPhone of lethality, officials say
Army

The Army’s next-generation rifle will be the iPhone of lethality, officials say

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

Mother Earth is apparently trying to devour the Marine Corps
Marine Corps

Mother Earth is apparently trying to devour the Marine Corps

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

The Navy’s top officer just admitted the much-hyped electromagnetic railgun is a big mess
Navy

The Navy’s top officer just admitted the much-hyped electromagnetic railgun is a big mess

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

The Night Stalkers cruised through the streets of Los Angeles and scared the hell out of everyone
Army

The Night Stalkers cruised through the streets of Los Angeles and scared the hell out of everyone

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview
Air Force

Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’
Army

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

The Army’s new 40mm grenade round looks like it’s straight out of ‘The Fifth Element’
Army

The Army’s new 40mm grenade round looks like it’s straight out of ‘The Fifth Element’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

The Army launched its new AI task force and it’s making people nervous
Army

The Army launched its new AI task force and it’s making people nervous

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

A South Carolina veteran is suing his homeowner association over his right to fly the American flag
United States

A South Carolina veteran is suing his homeowner association over his right to fly the American flag

By Team T&P

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

Army reportedly dishes out delayed punishment to Green Beret over Niger ambush
Army

Army reportedly dishes out delayed punishment to Green Beret over Niger ambush

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

Sailor celebrates successful night of drinking with alleged breaking, entering, and showering
Navy

Sailor celebrates successful night of drinking with alleged breaking, entering, and showering

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 6, 2019

Army’s TARDEC simplifies its acronym to CCDCGVSC
Army

Army’s TARDEC simplifies its acronym to CCDCGVSC

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ‘I was not consulted’ on Trump’s decision to leave Syria
News

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ‘I was not consulted’ on Trump’s decision to leave Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

Army recruiters will be the only ones rocking the new ‘pink and greens’ uniform for a while
Army

Army recruiters will be the only ones rocking the new ‘pink and greens’ uniform for a while

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

The US nearly got into a war with Iran over a porta-potty
Iran

The US nearly got into a war with Iran over a porta-potty

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018
Air Force

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

The number of armed contractors in Afghanistan has increased more than 65% since Trump took office
Afghanistan

The number of armed contractors in Afghanistan has increased more than 65% since Trump took office

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

What the hell is going on in Venezuela? An explanation
Americas

What the hell is going on in Venezuela? An explanation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

The Pentagon Finally Disclosed A Fresh Deployment Of Troops To The US-Mexico Border
News

The Pentagon Finally Disclosed A Fresh Deployment Of Troops To The US-Mexico Border

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

Trump On The US Withdrawals From Afghanistan And Syria: ‘We’ll Come Back If We Have To’
News

Trump On The US Withdrawals From Afghanistan And Syria: ‘We’ll Come Back If We Have To’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 3, 2019

Reenlisting Next To An Enemy Corpse Isn’t A War Crime, Navy Judge Rules
Navy

Reenlisting Next To An Enemy Corpse Isn’t A War Crime, Navy Judge Rules

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship
Europe

3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

Trump Nominates White House Doctor Ronny Jackson For 2nd Star, Despite Ongoing Investigation
Navy

Trump Nominates White House Doctor Ronny Jackson For 2nd Star, Despite Ongoing Investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

Trump Once Again Claims He Fired Mattis (He Didn’t)
Marine Corps

Trump Once Again Claims He Fired Mattis (He Didn’t)

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

The Army’s New JLTV Is An Even Bigger Maintenance Nightmare Than The Humvee It Was Supposed To Replace
Army

The Army’s New JLTV Is An Even Bigger Maintenance Nightmare Than The Humvee It Was Supposed To Replace

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

A C-5M Super Galaxy Made A Daring Landing With Its Nose Gear Up At Travis Air Force Base
Air Force

A C-5M Super Galaxy Made A Daring Landing With Its Nose Gear Up At Travis Air Force Base

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 2, 2019

US Urges The World Not To Freak Out About Withdrawing From The INF Treaty (P.S. It’s Russia’s Fault)
News

US Urges The World Not To Freak Out About Withdrawing From The INF Treaty (P.S. It’s Russia’s Fault)

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012
Army

Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

House Democrat Says 3,500 More Troops Are Heading To The US-Mexico Border
News

House Democrat Says 3,500 More Troops Are Heading To The US-Mexico Border

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

The Army Is Finally About To Get Its Hands On Some Next-Generation Rifle Prototypes
Army

The Army Is Finally About To Get Its Hands On Some Next-Generation Rifle Prototypes

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You
Army

These New Pocket-Sized Drones May Be Coming To An Army Unit Near You

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 1, 2019

Sexual Assaults At Military Service Academies Up Nearly 50 Percent Over 2 Years, Pentagon Finds
United States

Sexual Assaults At Military Service Academies Up Nearly 50 Percent Over 2 Years, Pentagon Finds

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

Trump Was Right: The Navy’s ‘Digital’ Catapult Really Is An Expensive Mess
Navy

Trump Was Right: The Navy’s ‘Digital’ Catapult Really Is An Expensive Mess

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

Meet One Of The Contenders To Replace SOCOM’s M240 Machine Gun
United States

Meet One Of The Contenders To Replace SOCOM’s M240 Machine Gun

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment
Army

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

The Army Won’t Say If Afghan Forces Can Handle A US Withdrawal Yet
News

The Army Won’t Say If Afghan Forces Can Handle A US Withdrawal Yet

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

The Pentagon’s Latest Assessment Of The F-35 Is In, And It Ain’t Pretty
Air Force

The Pentagon’s Latest Assessment Of The F-35 Is In, And It Ain’t Pretty

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 31, 2019

The Marine Corps Wants Some Extra Firepower On Its Next Amphibious Combat Vehicle
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps Wants Some Extra Firepower On Its Next Amphibious Combat Vehicle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

Thousands More Active-Duty Troops Will Deploy To Southwest Border Through September
Mexico

Thousands More Active-Duty Troops Will Deploy To Southwest Border Through September

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

SOCOM Could Test A Military Jet Pack As Soon As This Summer
United States

SOCOM Could Test A Military Jet Pack As Soon As This Summer

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 30, 2019

A Sailor Was Apparently Worried About Pissing Hot, So He Allegedly Set Urine Samples On Fire
Navy

A Sailor Was Apparently Worried About Pissing Hot, So He Allegedly Set Urine Samples On Fire

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

The Trump Administration Really Needs An All-Day PowerPoint Briefing On OPSEC Awareness
News

The Trump Administration Really Needs An All-Day PowerPoint Briefing On OPSEC Awareness

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018
Navy

Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave
Army

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired
Army

He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2019

This One Book Will Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Acting SecDef Patrick Shanahan
Analysis

This One Book Will Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Acting SecDef Patrick Shanahan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 28, 2019

‘Large Turnout’ Expected After Appeal To Attend Texas Veteran’s Funeral Goes Viral
News

‘Large Turnout’ Expected After Appeal To Attend Texas Veteran’s Funeral Goes Viral

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations
Marine Corps

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2019

74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery
Army

74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship
Navy

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

Trump Threatens To Declare National Emergency If Democrats Don’t Fund Border Wall In 3 Weeks
News

Trump Threatens To Declare National Emergency If Democrats Don’t Fund Border Wall In 3 Weeks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid
Air Force

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed
United States

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 25, 2019