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This Marine Survived 2 Mass Shootings In Just Over A Year. Now He’s Headed To Afghanistan
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This Marine Survived 2 Mass Shootings In Just Over A Year. Now He’s Headed To Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

You Have To Read This Cringeworthy Memo Banning American Soldiers In Germany From Having Sex
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You Have To Read This Cringeworthy Memo Banning American Soldiers In Germany From Having Sex

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown
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42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

Veterans Group That Fraudulently Collected $425K Ordered To Close, Distribute Funds To Other Organizations
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Veterans Group That Fraudulently Collected $425K Ordered To Close, Distribute Funds To Other Organizations

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life
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‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

No, Trump Didn’t Reveal A ‘Covert’ Navy SEAL Team In Iraq
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No, Trump Didn’t Reveal A ‘Covert’ Navy SEAL Team In Iraq

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Iraqi Lawmakers Want To Kick Out US Troops Over Trump’s Unannounced Visit
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Iraqi Lawmakers Want To Kick Out US Troops Over Trump’s Unannounced Visit

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Trump Says He’s ‘In No Rush’ To Pick A New Defense Secretary
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Trump Says He’s ‘In No Rush’ To Pick A New Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

These Troops Hanging With President Trump In Iraq Are Ready To F*cking Operate, Bro
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These Troops Hanging With President Trump In Iraq Are Ready To F*cking Operate, Bro

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Here’s A First Look At One Of The Army’s Potential Black Hawk Replacements
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Here’s A First Look At One Of The Army’s Potential Black Hawk Replacements

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory
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Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Trump Makes Surprise Visit To US Troops In Iraq
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Trump Makes Surprise Visit To US Troops In Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

ISIS Is Reportedly Biding Its Time Ahead Of A Bloody Iraqi Comeback
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ISIS Is Reportedly Biding Its Time Ahead Of A Bloody Iraqi Comeback

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Mattis Signs Order Withdrawing US Troops From Syria
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Mattis Signs Order Withdrawing US Troops From Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Says US In ‘Riskier Position’ After Mattis Forced Out
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Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Says US In ‘Riskier Position’ After Mattis Forced Out

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Dunford Dismisses Reports Of An Imminent Afghanistan Drawdown As ‘Rumors’
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Dunford Dismisses Reports Of An Imminent Afghanistan Drawdown As ‘Rumors’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

James Mattis’ Final Message To US Troops Holds Advice For Life After His Resignation
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James Mattis’ Final Message To US Troops Holds Advice For Life After His Resignation

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 25, 2018

This Is How I Inadvertently Angered The Pentagon Parking Gods
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This Is How I Inadvertently Angered The Pentagon Parking Gods

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

Marine Commandant Says He Has ‘No Idea’ On Troop Withdrawal Specifics
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Marine Commandant Says He Has ‘No Idea’ On Troop Withdrawal Specifics

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria
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Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 24, 2018

Trump Will Remove Mattis, Replace Him With His Deputy On Jan. 1
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Trump Will Remove Mattis, Replace Him With His Deputy On Jan. 1

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 23, 2018

Trump Finally Goes After Mattis, Days After Defense Secretary Drops Bombshell Resignation Letter
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Trump Finally Goes After Mattis, Days After Defense Secretary Drops Bombshell Resignation Letter

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 23, 2018

‘A Complete Reversal Of Policy’: Departing US Envoy For Anti-ISIS Fight Rebukes Trump Over Syria Withdrawal
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‘A Complete Reversal Of Policy’: Departing US Envoy For Anti-ISIS Fight Rebukes Trump Over Syria Withdrawal

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 23, 2018

The Pentagon Wants To Buy A Dozen F-15X Fighters The Air Force Doesn’t Even Want
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The Pentagon Wants To Buy A Dozen F-15X Fighters The Air Force Doesn’t Even Want

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

A US Aircraft Carrier Just Rolled Up In Persian Gulf Shadowed By Iranian Boats
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A US Aircraft Carrier Just Rolled Up In Persian Gulf Shadowed By Iranian Boats

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

The Top US Envoy To The Anti-ISIS Coalition Just Quit Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal
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The Top US Envoy To The Anti-ISIS Coalition Just Quit Over Trump’s Syria Withdrawal

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High
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The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

Mattis’ 2017 Message To Troops Is Worth Remembering: ‘Just Hold The Line’
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Mattis’ 2017 Message To Troops Is Worth Remembering: ‘Just Hold The Line’

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

Mattis’ Predecessor Praises Him For Sticking To His Guns
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Mattis’ Predecessor Praises Him For Sticking To His Guns

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

The Pentagon Feels Hollow The Day After Mattis’ Resignation
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The Pentagon Feels Hollow The Day After Mattis’ Resignation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

‘When Your Brother’s Down, You Go To Your Brother’ — Fatally Shot, This Marine Rendered Aid To Fellow Officer For As Long As He Could
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‘When Your Brother’s Down, You Go To Your Brother’ — Fatally Shot, This Marine Rendered Aid To Fellow Officer For As Long As He Could

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Ricks: All I Want For Christmas Is A New Secretary Of Defense
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Ricks: All I Want For Christmas Is A New Secretary Of Defense

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

In 2014, Mattis Said What Would Make Him Resign In Protest. In 2018, He Actually Did It
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In 2014, Mattis Said What Would Make Him Resign In Protest. In 2018, He Actually Did It

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Trump Withdrawing Half Of US Troops From Afghanistan In The Coming Weeks
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Trump Withdrawing Half Of US Troops From Afghanistan In The Coming Weeks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Why Mattis Is Leaving The Pentagon, In 3 Sentences
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Why Mattis Is Leaving The Pentagon, In 3 Sentences

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Read Secretary Mattis’ Letter Of Resignation
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Read Secretary Mattis’ Letter Of Resignation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Defense Secretary Mattis Is Out
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Defense Secretary Mattis Is Out

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Trump Says Others ‘Have To Fight ISIS’ 24 Hours After Claiming They’re Defeated
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Trump Says Others ‘Have To Fight ISIS’ 24 Hours After Claiming They’re Defeated

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 21, 2018

Turks Release US Soldier Who Was Detained At Istanbul Airport
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Turks Release US Soldier Who Was Detained At Istanbul Airport

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

Here’s All The Sweet Gear US Troops Will Rock Downrange In 2019
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Here’s All The Sweet Gear US Troops Will Rock Downrange In 2019

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

On Syria Withdrawal, Trump Reportedly Ignored Mattis For The Umpteenth Time
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On Syria Withdrawal, Trump Reportedly Ignored Mattis For The Umpteenth Time

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

Kurds Discuss Releasing 3,200 ISIS Prisoners After Trump Threatens Pullout From Syria
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Kurds Discuss Releasing 3,200 ISIS Prisoners After Trump Threatens Pullout From Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

No One Saw It Coming: How Russia Went to War Against China in 2020
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No One Saw It Coming: How Russia Went to War Against China in 2020

By John T. Kuehn

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

How A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Exercise Led To An Airman Shooting A Door 5 Times
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How A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Exercise Led To An Airman Shooting A Door 5 Times

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

Get A Ticket To The Dance: A Sailor’s Desire For Higher Education Keeps Him Advancing
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Get A Ticket To The Dance: A Sailor’s Desire For Higher Education Keeps Him Advancing

By Hirepurpose

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

‘A Badge Of Honor’: Retired US General’s Face Used For Target Practice By Russian Students
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‘A Badge Of Honor’: Retired US General’s Face Used For Target Practice By Russian Students

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

The Pentagon Is Reportedly Preparing To Withdraw All US Troops From Syria
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The Pentagon Is Reportedly Preparing To Withdraw All US Troops From Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

Say Hello To The Latest In The Navy’s Most Godawful Line Of Warships
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Say Hello To The Latest In The Navy’s Most Godawful Line Of Warships

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

Progress! Taliban Calls Afghan Government ‘Kabul Administration’ Instead Of ‘Puppets’ For Once
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Progress! Taliban Calls Afghan Government ‘Kabul Administration’ Instead Of ‘Puppets’ For Once

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2018

Antifa Idiots Allegedly Beat Up Two Mexican-American US Marines While Calling Them ‘Nazis’
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Antifa Idiots Allegedly Beat Up Two Mexican-American US Marines While Calling Them ‘Nazis’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Family Requests Prayers After America’s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Taken To Hospital
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Family Requests Prayers After America’s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Taken To Hospital

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

US Space Command Will Stand Up To Find Ziggy Stardust And Spiders From Mars
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US Space Command Will Stand Up To Find Ziggy Stardust And Spiders From Mars

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Army Negotiates Refunds For Hundreds Of Soldiers Who Bought Travel Then Got Their Leave Cancelled
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Army Negotiates Refunds For Hundreds Of Soldiers Who Bought Travel Then Got Their Leave Cancelled

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote
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Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Trump’s Tweet Supporting Green Beret Accused Of Murder Was Not Unlawful Command Influence, Experts Say
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Trump’s Tweet Supporting Green Beret Accused Of Murder Was Not Unlawful Command Influence, Experts Say

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Inherent Resolve Spokesman Apologizes For Sharing Tweet Mentioning ‘Terrorist Turkish Army Snipers’
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Inherent Resolve Spokesman Apologizes For Sharing Tweet Mentioning ‘Terrorist Turkish Army Snipers’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Iranian General Reportedly Shoots Himself In The Head While Cleaning Pistol
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Iranian General Reportedly Shoots Himself In The Head While Cleaning Pistol

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

Army Unit Gets Screwed Out Of Holiday Leave After ‘Many Soldiers’ Purchase Airline Tickets
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Army Unit Gets Screwed Out Of Holiday Leave After ‘Many Soldiers’ Purchase Airline Tickets

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 17, 2018

Life In The Pentagon: Waiting To See What President Trump Will Tweet Or Say Next
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Life In The Pentagon: Waiting To See What President Trump Will Tweet Or Say Next

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 17, 2018

Trump Says He’ll Review Case Of Maj. Matthew Golsteyn, Green Beret Charged With Murdering Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker
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Trump Says He’ll Review Case Of Maj. Matthew Golsteyn, Green Beret Charged With Murdering Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 16, 2018

How The US Military Became A Tank-Killing Machine
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How The US Military Became A Tank-Killing Machine

Posted on Dec 16, 2018

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan
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Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 15, 2018

Mattis Personally Recommends Ex-Trump Staffer Reince Preibus To Be Navy Officer
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Mattis Personally Recommends Ex-Trump Staffer Reince Preibus To Be Navy Officer

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7′ In Afghanistan
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The Taliban Are Watching US Troops With Drones ’24/7′ In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 14, 2018