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An Emboldened Taliban Nearly ‘Wiped Out’ An Entire Afghan Army Unit Using Lethal New Tactics
Afghanistan

An Emboldened Taliban Nearly ‘Wiped Out’ An Entire Afghan Army Unit Using Lethal New Tactics

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 19, 2017

How The Army Decimated Joseph Kony’s Messianic Death Cult Without Firing A Shot
Army

How The Army Decimated Joseph Kony’s Messianic Death Cult Without Firing A Shot

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 19, 2017

This Heartbreaking Video Captures What Everyone’s Missing Amid The Trump-Niger Controversy
Africa

This Heartbreaking Video Captures What Everyone’s Missing Amid The Trump-Niger Controversy

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 19, 2017

Marine Colonel Arrested In Massive, Aptly Named Prostitution Sting
Marine Corps

Marine Colonel Arrested In Massive, Aptly Named Prostitution Sting

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 18, 2017

How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure
Marine Corps

How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 18, 2017

Army Trainees: We Were Told To Attend ‘Spiritual Fitness’ BBQ For Christ
Army

Army Trainees: We Were Told To Attend ‘Spiritual Fitness’ BBQ For Christ

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 17, 2017

The VA Just Dropped More Details About The New Veteran ID Cards
United States

The VA Just Dropped More Details About The New Veteran ID Cards

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 17, 2017

The Siege of Raqqa Is Almost Over — And ISIS Lost
News

The Siege of Raqqa Is Almost Over — And ISIS Lost

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 17, 2017

The Resurgent Conflict Between The Iraqi Government And The Kurds, Explained
Iraq

The Resurgent Conflict Between The Iraqi Government And The Kurds, Explained

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

Marine Vet Who Lost Both Legs In Afghanistan Is Running 31 Marathons In 31 Days
Marine Corps

Marine Vet Who Lost Both Legs In Afghanistan Is Running 31 Marathons In 31 Days

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

As US-Trained Forces Turn On Each Other, Army Expands Foreign Training Mission
Army

As US-Trained Forces Turn On Each Other, Army Expands Foreign Training Mission

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

Trump’s Claim That Most Presidents Don’t Call The Families Of Fallen Troops Is Untrue
United States

Trump’s Claim That Most Presidents Don’t Call The Families Of Fallen Troops Is Untrue

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

Why ‘Sand Castle’ Isn’t The Iraq War Film We Hoped It Would Be
Analysis

Why ‘Sand Castle’ Isn’t The Iraq War Film We Hoped It Would Be

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Oct 16, 2017

It’s 2017. The Military Still Requires Officers To Have College Degrees. Why?
News

It’s 2017. The Military Still Requires Officers To Have College Degrees. Why?

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 15, 2017

Task & Purpose Is Hiring A Full-Time Military Reporter
News

Task & Purpose Is Hiring A Full-Time Military Reporter

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Oct 15, 2017

How The US Navy Spends Its Birthday, In 18 Photos
Navy

How The US Navy Spends Its Birthday, In 18 Photos

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

The Army’s New Modernization Program Could Be The Branch’s Biggest Shakeup Since The Vietnam War
Army

The Army’s New Modernization Program Could Be The Branch’s Biggest Shakeup Since The Vietnam War

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

Listen To The First Recording Of The ‘Sonic Weapon’ Sickening US Diplomats In Cuba
Americas

Listen To The First Recording Of The ‘Sonic Weapon’ Sickening US Diplomats In Cuba

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

Up Close And Personal With The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle
Army

Up Close And Personal With The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

John Kelly To Media: Actually, Trump Loves Me And Hates Nukes
News

John Kelly To Media: Actually, Trump Loves Me And Hates Nukes

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

On An Island Halfway Around The World, Locals Enlist To Fight And Die For The United States
Indo-Pacific

On An Island Halfway Around The World, Locals Enlist To Fight And Die For The United States

By Danny Leffler

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

West Point Chief Pushes Back On Criticism Amid ‘Commie Cadet’ Investigations
Army

West Point Chief Pushes Back On Criticism Amid ‘Commie Cadet’ Investigations

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

The Army Is Engineering Rifle Optics That Will Never Miss
Army

The Army Is Engineering Rifle Optics That Will Never Miss

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

Pot Waivers Go Up, Testing Standards Go Down As Army Eases Recruiting
Army

Pot Waivers Go Up, Testing Standards Go Down As Army Eases Recruiting

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

It’s Confirmed: Marine Corps Will Add 4th Phase To Boot Camp Starting Next Month
Marine Corps

It’s Confirmed: Marine Corps Will Add 4th Phase To Boot Camp Starting Next Month

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

It’s A ‘Floating Prison’: USS Shiloh Sailor Surveys Reveal A Totally Demoralized Crew
Navy

It’s A ‘Floating Prison’: USS Shiloh Sailor Surveys Reveal A Totally Demoralized Crew

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 12, 2017

Fallen Soldier’s Downrange Comrades Reveal His Baby’s Gender In Touching Video
Army

Fallen Soldier’s Downrange Comrades Reveal His Baby’s Gender In Touching Video

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

Oshkosh Unveils Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Lethal New Missile Upgrade
United States

Oshkosh Unveils Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Lethal New Missile Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

VA Paid Millions In Settlements To Problem Employees, According To Scathing USA Today Report
United States

VA Paid Millions In Settlements To Problem Employees, According To Scathing USA Today Report

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

Veterans In Puerto Rico Say Resources Not Reaching Most Vulnerable Towns
News

Veterans In Puerto Rico Say Resources Not Reaching Most Vulnerable Towns

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

World War II Navajo Code Talker David E Patterson Sr Dies At 94
United States

World War II Navajo Code Talker David E Patterson Sr Dies At 94

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks
Army

The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 11, 2017

The Army’s Badass New Stryker Fighting Vehicles Are Ready For Their Close Up
Army

The Army’s Badass New Stryker Fighting Vehicles Are Ready For Their Close Up

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 10, 2017

As The War In Iraq Winds Down, The US Military Shifts Its Attention To Afghanistan (Again)
News

As The War In Iraq Winds Down, The US Military Shifts Its Attention To Afghanistan (Again)

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 10, 2017

Marine Vets Want To Name A Navy Ship After The Iwo Jima Photographer
News

Marine Vets Want To Name A Navy Ship After The Iwo Jima Photographer

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 10, 2017

Army Chief Of Staff: It’s ‘Forever Train And Advise,’ Not ‘Forever War’
Army

Army Chief Of Staff: It’s ‘Forever Train And Advise,’ Not ‘Forever War’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 10, 2017

Mattis Personally Intervened To Fill The DoD Budget With Munitions. Now He’s Getting Even More
Analysis

Mattis Personally Intervened To Fill The DoD Budget With Munitions. Now He’s Getting Even More

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 9, 2017

The Army’s Latest Big Upgrade To The Abrams Tank Started Rolling Off The Assembly Line
Army

The Army’s Latest Big Upgrade To The Abrams Tank Started Rolling Off The Assembly Line

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 9, 2017

The Next MOH Recipient Plans To Accept Medal On Behalf Of Everyone Who Served In Laos During Vietnam
Army

The Next MOH Recipient Plans To Accept Medal On Behalf Of Everyone Who Served In Laos During Vietnam

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 8, 2017

The Marine Corps Is On The Hunt For A More Compact Pistol
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps Is On The Hunt For A More Compact Pistol

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Oct 8, 2017

An Anonymous Hacker May Have Compromised John Kelly’s Cell Phone. It’s Only A Sign Of Things To Come
News

An Anonymous Hacker May Have Compromised John Kelly’s Cell Phone. It’s Only A Sign Of Things To Come

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

Propaganda Video Shows An Emboldened Taliban Convoying Through Nimruz Province In Broad Daylight
Afghanistan

Propaganda Video Shows An Emboldened Taliban Convoying Through Nimruz Province In Broad Daylight

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

The Navy’s Latest Downed T-45 Was Recently Outfitted With New Oxygen Monitor
News

The Navy’s Latest Downed T-45 Was Recently Outfitted With New Oxygen Monitor

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

Bowe Bergdahl Is Expected To Plead Guilty To Desertion And Avoid A Trial
Army

Bowe Bergdahl Is Expected To Plead Guilty To Desertion And Avoid A Trial

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

Camp Pendleton’s Water Supply Is Finally Drinkable. Hundreds Of Other Sites Aren’t As Lucky
Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton’s Water Supply Is Finally Drinkable. Hundreds Of Other Sites Aren’t As Lucky

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

Finally: Actual, Physical Vet Cards Will Be Issued To Veterans Who Apply Starting In November
United States

Finally: Actual, Physical Vet Cards Will Be Issued To Veterans Who Apply Starting In November

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

‘This Kind Of Thing Happens In Iraq Or Syria’: Air Force Surgeon Describes Aftermath Of Las Vegas Shooting
Air Force

‘This Kind Of Thing Happens In Iraq Or Syria’: Air Force Surgeon Describes Aftermath Of Las Vegas Shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least
Air Force

The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

The Mysterious Origins of ‘HOOAH,’ The Army’s Beloved Battle Cry
Army

The Mysterious Origins of ‘HOOAH,’ The Army’s Beloved Battle Cry

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

Army Cav Scout ID’d As Guardian Angel In Viral Las Vegas Photograph
Army

Army Cav Scout ID’d As Guardian Angel In Viral Las Vegas Photograph

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 6, 2017

To Protect Veterans, Keep The VA Ban On Employees Working With For-Profit Colleges
News

To Protect Veterans, Keep The VA Ban On Employees Working With For-Profit Colleges

By Robert Shireman

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

Niger: The Quiet War On Terror Americans Rarely Hear About
Africa

Niger: The Quiet War On Terror Americans Rarely Hear About

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

A Marine Vet Stole A Truck To Rescue Las Vegas Shooting Victims. The Owner’s Response Was Perfect
Marine Corps

A Marine Vet Stole A Truck To Rescue Las Vegas Shooting Victims. The Owner’s Response Was Perfect

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

REPORT: 3 Green Berets Killed In Niger Ambush
Army

REPORT: 3 Green Berets Killed In Niger Ambush

By Brendan McGarry

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

What Mattis’ New Rules Of Engagement Mean For The War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

What Mattis’ New Rules Of Engagement Mean For The War In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

Marco Rubio’s War On This Communist West Point Grad May Blow Up In His Face
Army

Marco Rubio’s War On This Communist West Point Grad May Blow Up In His Face

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

Urban Outfitters Rolls Out Central Issue Facility Fall Catalog
United States

Urban Outfitters Rolls Out Central Issue Facility Fall Catalog

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 5, 2017

Photos Show Las Vegas Shooter’s Arsenal Was Bigger Than An Infantry Squad’s
United States

Photos Show Las Vegas Shooter’s Arsenal Was Bigger Than An Infantry Squad’s

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 4, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Marine Corps May Add Fourth Phase To Boot Camp
Marine Corps

EXCLUSIVE: Marine Corps May Add Fourth Phase To Boot Camp

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 4, 2017

Texas Man Buys Sherman Tank And Parks It In Front Of His House, Upsetting HOA
United States

Texas Man Buys Sherman Tank And Parks It In Front Of His House, Upsetting HOA

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 4, 2017

Let’s Be Honest, ‘American Sniper’ Had The Fakest Baby In Movie History
Analysis

Let’s Be Honest, ‘American Sniper’ Had The Fakest Baby In Movie History

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Oct 4, 2017

The Army’s Badass Laser Weapon Just Took A Major Step Forward
Army

The Army’s Badass Laser Weapon Just Took A Major Step Forward

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Oct 4, 2017

MOH Recipient Dakota Meyer Blasts Dan Bilzerian For Filming Snapchat Video During Las Vegas Shooting
Marine Corps

MOH Recipient Dakota Meyer Blasts Dan Bilzerian For Filming Snapchat Video During Las Vegas Shooting

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 4, 2017

Watch Safehaven Marine’s Stealthy New High-Speed Interceptor In Action
Marine Corps

Watch Safehaven Marine’s Stealthy New High-Speed Interceptor In Action

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 4, 2017