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Mattis’ Warning About Arming The Taliban Wasn’t Meant For Russia And Iran
Iran

Mattis’ Warning About Arming The Taliban Wasn’t Meant For Russia And Iran

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 3, 2017

‘What’s It Like Being Shot At?’ Navy Vet Killed In Las Vegas Leaves Powerful Final Facebook Post
Navy

‘What’s It Like Being Shot At?’ Navy Vet Killed In Las Vegas Leaves Powerful Final Facebook Post

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 3, 2017

Police Still Have Not Discovered A Motive For Las Vegas Shooting
News

Police Still Have Not Discovered A Motive For Las Vegas Shooting

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Oct 3, 2017

This Is The Mortar System That’s Been Dropping Rounds On The Taliban For The Last 16 Years
Afghanistan

This Is The Mortar System That’s Been Dropping Rounds On The Taliban For The Last 16 Years

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 2, 2017

US Service Member Killed By Roadside IED In Iraq As ISIS Campaign Casualties Rise
Iraq

US Service Member Killed By Roadside IED In Iraq As ISIS Campaign Casualties Rise

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 2, 2017

VA About To Scrap Ethics Law That Helps Safeguards Veterans From Predatory For-Profit Colleges
United States

VA About To Scrap Ethics Law That Helps Safeguards Veterans From Predatory For-Profit Colleges

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 2, 2017

T-45C Goshawk Crash Kills 2 In Tennessee Amid Growing Mishap Worries
Navy

T-45C Goshawk Crash Kills 2 In Tennessee Amid Growing Mishap Worries

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 2, 2017

Here Are The Major Changes Coming To The Navy After A Year Of Deadly Mishaps
Navy

Here Are The Major Changes Coming To The Navy After A Year Of Deadly Mishaps

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 2, 2017

Troops Step Up To The Plate, Recreate Army-Navy Baseball Rivalry ‘Field Of Dreams’ Style
News

Troops Step Up To The Plate, Recreate Army-Navy Baseball Rivalry ‘Field Of Dreams’ Style

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 29, 2017

Stationed At Camp Pendleton? Enjoy These Dead Animals In Your Drinking Water
Marine Corps

Stationed At Camp Pendleton? Enjoy These Dead Animals In Your Drinking Water

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 29, 2017

Guess What Branch Just Dropped $1 Billion On New Beach-Landing Boats?
Army

Guess What Branch Just Dropped $1 Billion On New Beach-Landing Boats?

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 29, 2017

Marine MV-22B Osprey Crashes In Syria, Injuring 2 US Personnel
News

Marine MV-22B Osprey Crashes In Syria, Injuring 2 US Personnel

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 29, 2017

‘Get Out’: Air Force Academy Chief’s Rousing Speech Against Bigotry Goes Viral
Air Force

‘Get Out’: Air Force Academy Chief’s Rousing Speech Against Bigotry Goes Viral

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 29, 2017

The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle Is Still In The Works Despite Cancellation Fears
Army

The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle Is Still In The Works Despite Cancellation Fears

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 29, 2017

North Korea’s Military Is Getting Millions Of New Volunteers, According To North Korean Propaganda
Korea

North Korea’s Military Is Getting Millions Of New Volunteers, According To North Korean Propaganda

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 28, 2017

The Overwhelmed VA Choice Program Is Running Out Of Money — Again
News

The Overwhelmed VA Choice Program Is Running Out Of Money — Again

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 28, 2017

Navy Goes Old School To Prevent Future Collisions
Navy

Navy Goes Old School To Prevent Future Collisions

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 28, 2017

Russian Cannibal Couple Allegedly Fed Victims To Local Military Recruits
Russia

Russian Cannibal Couple Allegedly Fed Victims To Local Military Recruits

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 28, 2017

6 Disturbing Takeaways From A New Investigation Into Toxic Pollution On Bases
Analysis

6 Disturbing Takeaways From A New Investigation Into Toxic Pollution On Bases

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 28, 2017

The DoD Has A $700 Million Ammunition Problem In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

The DoD Has A $700 Million Ammunition Problem In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 28, 2017

The Maker Of The AK-47 Just Unveiled A ‘Flying Car’ For Military Use
Russia

The Maker Of The AK-47 Just Unveiled A ‘Flying Car’ For Military Use

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Drunk Air Force Squadron Commander Fired From Post
Air Force

Drunk Air Force Squadron Commander Fired From Post

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

The Army Is Investigating The Pro-Communist West Point Grad In This Viral Photo
Army

The Army Is Investigating The Pro-Communist West Point Grad In This Viral Photo

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Those Serving In The US Military Don’t Actually Represent The Country As A Whole
United States

Those Serving In The US Military Don’t Actually Represent The Country As A Whole

By Amy Schafer

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Who’s The Jerk Who Hit US Troops In South Korea With A Fake Evac Order?
News

Who’s The Jerk Who Hit US Troops In South Korea With A Fake Evac Order?

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Mattis Was The Target Of A Brazen Rocket Attack On Kabul Airport, Taliban Claims
News

Mattis Was The Target Of A Brazen Rocket Attack On Kabul Airport, Taliban Claims

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Double-Amputee Marine Veteran To Trump: I Am Not Your Political Prop
Marine Corps

Double-Amputee Marine Veteran To Trump: I Am Not Your Political Prop

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Dunford Dishes On North Korea, Trans Troops, And Air Force One In Lengthy Senate Hearing
News

Dunford Dishes On North Korea, Trans Troops, And Air Force One In Lengthy Senate Hearing

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 27, 2017

Air Force Expands Sabbatical Leave For Up To 3 Years If Airmen Stay In
Air Force

Air Force Expands Sabbatical Leave For Up To 3 Years If Airmen Stay In

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 26, 2017

Nobody Knows How Many Afghan Security Forces Really Exist, And The US Can’t Fix It
Afghanistan

Nobody Knows How Many Afghan Security Forces Really Exist, And The US Can’t Fix It

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 26, 2017

Steelers Army Vet: Everyone Got My Anthem Stance ‘Absolutely Wrong’
Army

Steelers Army Vet: Everyone Got My Anthem Stance ‘Absolutely Wrong’

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 26, 2017

Chelsea Manning Tried To Visit Canada. It Didn’t Go Well
Army

Chelsea Manning Tried To Visit Canada. It Didn’t Go Well

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 26, 2017

7 Everyday Foods That Were First Developed Just For The Military
Analysis

7 Everyday Foods That Were First Developed Just For The Military

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 26, 2017

Man Arrested For Urinating Near White House Had A Cache Of Weapons In His Car
News

Man Arrested For Urinating Near White House Had A Cache Of Weapons In His Car

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 25, 2017

This Heroic National Guardsman Risked His Life To Rescue A Woman From A Flaming, Exploding Wreck
News

This Heroic National Guardsman Risked His Life To Rescue A Woman From A Flaming, Exploding Wreck

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 25, 2017

The Army Is Ditching Its Gray PT Uniforms For This Fancy New Workout Gear
Army

The Army Is Ditching Its Gray PT Uniforms For This Fancy New Workout Gear

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 25, 2017

Trump Resumes Anti-ISIS Campaign In Libya With Airstrikes That Kill 17
News

Trump Resumes Anti-ISIS Campaign In Libya With Airstrikes That Kill 17

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 25, 2017

Marine Commandant Wants A ‘Star Trek’-Style Holodeck For Wargaming
Marine Corps

Marine Commandant Wants A ‘Star Trek’-Style Holodeck For Wargaming

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 25, 2017

The Army Is About To Receive Its First Souped-Up New M1A2 Abrams Battle Tank
Army

The Army Is About To Receive Its First Souped-Up New M1A2 Abrams Battle Tank

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 23, 2017

The Marine Corps’ Ultimate Tactical Athlete Shares His Grueling Workout Routine
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ Ultimate Tactical Athlete Shares His Grueling Workout Routine

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

Navy Corpsman Relieved Of Duty For Falsifying Fitness Scores
Navy

Navy Corpsman Relieved Of Duty For Falsifying Fitness Scores

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

Royal Air Force Releases Footage Of Hellfire Strike Stopping Public Execution In Syria
Air Force

Royal Air Force Releases Footage Of Hellfire Strike Stopping Public Execution In Syria

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

US Army May Be Abandoning Its 7.62mm Rifle Program
Army

US Army May Be Abandoning Its 7.62mm Rifle Program

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

Air Force Secretary: Congress Could Worsen Anti-ISIS Coalition’s Major Bomb Shortage
News

Air Force Secretary: Congress Could Worsen Anti-ISIS Coalition’s Major Bomb Shortage

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

The Marine Corps Is About To Graduate Its First Female Infantry Officer
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps Is About To Graduate Its First Female Infantry Officer

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 21, 2017

The Navy Is Finally Giving Sailors A Break Amid Growing Pressure Over Collisions
News

The Navy Is Finally Giving Sailors A Break Amid Growing Pressure Over Collisions

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 21, 2017

Dozens Of A-10s May End Up Grounded Over A Crucial Part
News

Dozens Of A-10s May End Up Grounded Over A Crucial Part

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 21, 2017

Russia Threatens To Attack US Special Forces In Syria If Provocations Continue
Middle East

Russia Threatens To Attack US Special Forces In Syria If Provocations Continue

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 21, 2017

The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Approaching Initial Operating Capability
Air Force

The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Is Approaching Initial Operating Capability

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

Airman Who Repelled Ambush With Multiple ‘Danger Close’ Airstrikes To Receive Air Force Cross
Air Force

Airman Who Repelled Ambush With Multiple ‘Danger Close’ Airstrikes To Receive Air Force Cross

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough
Afghanistan

The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

Patron Loses Her Mind When This Vet Brings His Service Dog To A Restaurant
United States

Patron Loses Her Mind When This Vet Brings His Service Dog To A Restaurant

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

How Do You Get Around Anti-Suppressor Laws? Try This Muzzleloader
Analysis

How Do You Get Around Anti-Suppressor Laws? Try This Muzzleloader

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

The Legendary AK-47 Just Received The Ridiculous Tribute It Deserves
Russia

The Legendary AK-47 Just Received The Ridiculous Tribute It Deserves

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

How Pirates Made The US Navy Into The Strongest Sea Force On Earth
Navy

How Pirates Made The US Navy Into The Strongest Sea Force On Earth

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

Navy Corpsman Flips Newborn The Finger, Calls Baby ‘Mini Satan’ On Snapchat
Navy

Navy Corpsman Flips Newborn The Finger, Calls Baby ‘Mini Satan’ On Snapchat

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

The Air Force Is Waging A War On Mosquitoes In Texas
News

The Air Force Is Waging A War On Mosquitoes In Texas

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 19, 2017

US Troops Keep Dying Far From Combat. Mattis And McCain Think They Have A Solution
News

US Troops Keep Dying Far From Combat. Mattis And McCain Think They Have A Solution

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 19, 2017

Trump Still Wants To Host A Massive Military Parade In Washington On July 4
News

Trump Still Wants To Host A Massive Military Parade In Washington On July 4

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 19, 2017

Insane Video Appears To Show Russian Helicopter Firing On Crowd During Exercise
News

Insane Video Appears To Show Russian Helicopter Firing On Crowd During Exercise

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 19, 2017

DoD Issues Guidance To Keep Transgender Service Members In Until Early 2018
News

DoD Issues Guidance To Keep Transgender Service Members In Until Early 2018

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 18, 2017

Sheriff Clarke May Be Stripped of Degree After Being Caught Plagiarizing Naval Postgraduate Thesis
Navy

Sheriff Clarke May Be Stripped of Degree After Being Caught Plagiarizing Naval Postgraduate Thesis

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 18, 2017

Marine Veteran, Amputee Athlete Kirstie Ennis Gets The Keys To A Custom-Made Home
Marine Corps

Marine Veteran, Amputee Athlete Kirstie Ennis Gets The Keys To A Custom-Made Home

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 18, 2017

Navy Fires 2 More Top Officers As Investigations Into 7th Fleet Mishaps Continue
Navy

Navy Fires 2 More Top Officers As Investigations Into 7th Fleet Mishaps Continue

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Sep 18, 2017