News (Page 170)

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Here’s What History Can Teach Us About The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Here’s What History Can Teach Us About The US Withdrawal From Afghanistan

By Kevin Bell

Posted on Feb 10, 2015

Here Are The 12 Survival Tips You Need For A Pentagon Post
United States

Here Are The 12 Survival Tips You Need For A Pentagon Post

By Jake Turner

Posted on Feb 6, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Captain Rescued Iraq’s Zoo Animals From Looters, Bombs, And Starvation
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Captain Rescued Iraq’s Zoo Animals From Looters, Bombs, And Starvation

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Feb 5, 2015

Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War
Marine Corps

Nothing Was Out Of Al Webb’s Reach from Civil Rights, The Space Race, Jonestown, and War

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 5, 2015

Photographer Uses Vintage Technique To Capture Modern Warfare
News

Photographer Uses Vintage Technique To Capture Modern Warfare

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 4, 2015

8 Common Myths About PTSD Debunked
Analysis

8 Common Myths About PTSD Debunked

By Pamela Holtz

Posted on Feb 3, 2015

The Upgraded AC-130 Gunship Embraces The Old And The New
Analysis

The Upgraded AC-130 Gunship Embraces The Old And The New

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Feb 2, 2015

The Stadium Hosting The Super Bowl Is Sponsored With Taxpayer Dollars Meant For Veterans
United States

The Stadium Hosting The Super Bowl Is Sponsored With Taxpayer Dollars Meant For Veterans

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 31, 2015

Why This Medal Of Honor Recipient Keeps His Medal Crumpled Up In His Pocket
Army

Why This Medal Of Honor Recipient Keeps His Medal Crumpled Up In His Pocket

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 29, 2015

‘Mad Dog’ Mattis Lights Up Congress Over Sequestration, Gitmo, And The End Of Afghanistan
United States

‘Mad Dog’ Mattis Lights Up Congress Over Sequestration, Gitmo, And The End Of Afghanistan

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 29, 2015

Hiring Managers Need To Stop Prioritizing Rank
News

Hiring Managers Need To Stop Prioritizing Rank

By Elana Duffy

Posted on Jan 28, 2015

Try Not To Get Lost During The Navy’s New Recruiting Ad
Navy

Try Not To Get Lost During The Navy’s New Recruiting Ad

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 26, 2015

The SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Has Started A Charity
Navy

The SEAL Who Killed Bin Laden Has Started A Charity

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jan 22, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Saved His Crew From A Live Grenade Inside A Tank
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: The Guardsman Who Saved His Crew From A Live Grenade Inside A Tank

By Lorianne Woodrow Moss

Posted on Jan 22, 2015

A 19-Year-Old In Alabama Was Arrested For Driving A Stolen Army Humvee
Army

A 19-Year-Old In Alabama Was Arrested For Driving A Stolen Army Humvee

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 22, 2015

Woman Finds Note On Car From Stranger Who Can’t Comprehend She Could Be A Veteran
United States

Woman Finds Note On Car From Stranger Who Can’t Comprehend She Could Be A Veteran

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 21, 2015

New Top Enlisted Marine Selection Refreshes One Of The Dumbest Debates In The Marine Corps
Marine Corps

New Top Enlisted Marine Selection Refreshes One Of The Dumbest Debates In The Marine Corps

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 21, 2015

The Air Force Veteran Who Nearly Lost His Life Pioneering The Civil Rights Movement
Air Force

The Air Force Veteran Who Nearly Lost His Life Pioneering The Civil Rights Movement

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Jan 19, 2015

A Radical Solution To Force Reduction Cuts
News

A Radical Solution To Force Reduction Cuts

By Eric Navarro

Posted on Jan 19, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: Marine Recruiters Use MCMAP To Stop Robber, Still Keep Dress Blues Clean
Marine Corps

UNSUNG HEROES: Marine Recruiters Use MCMAP To Stop Robber, Still Keep Dress Blues Clean

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 16, 2015

The Colossal Size Of The 2015 Defense Budget
Analysis

The Colossal Size Of The 2015 Defense Budget

By Matthew Gjertsen

Posted on Jan 15, 2015

Here’s How Marine SWAT Teams Gear Up
Marine Corps

Here’s How Marine SWAT Teams Gear Up

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jan 15, 2015

Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing A VA Claim
Analysis

Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing A VA Claim

By Michael Cessaro

Posted on Jan 13, 2015

ISIS Hacks CENTCOM’s Social Media, Threatens US Soldiers
Army

ISIS Hacks CENTCOM’s Social Media, Threatens US Soldiers

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 12, 2015

Beretta Is Trying To Take Over The Military Sidearm Space
Europe

Beretta Is Trying To Take Over The Military Sidearm Space

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Jan 7, 2015

There Are Some Important Questions We Need To Ask About The Fight Against ISIS
News

There Are Some Important Questions We Need To Ask About The Fight Against ISIS

By Kyle Dykstra

Posted on Jan 6, 2015

Why The Air Force Is Paying Big Bonuses To Some Pilots And Forcing Others Out
Air Force

Why The Air Force Is Paying Big Bonuses To Some Pilots And Forcing Others Out

By Matthew Gjertsen

Posted on Jan 6, 2015

This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper
Army

This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 6, 2015

We Need To Figure Out Who’s In Charge Of The War Against ISIS
Middle East

We Need To Figure Out Who’s In Charge Of The War Against ISIS

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Jan 5, 2015

This RAND Employment Report Has Some Good News And Advice For Vets
News

This RAND Employment Report Has Some Good News And Advice For Vets

By Kevin Bell

Posted on Jan 2, 2015

There’s Still Bad Blood Between Marine Generals Over The Taliban Urination Scandal
Marine Corps

There’s Still Bad Blood Between Marine Generals Over The Taliban Urination Scandal

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 31, 2014

7 Stories That Made Task & Purpose’s Incredible Year
News

7 Stories That Made Task & Purpose’s Incredible Year

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 30, 2014

New DoD Policy On Religious Freedom Fuels Tension Within The Military
United States

New DoD Policy On Religious Freedom Fuels Tension Within The Military

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 30, 2014

This Is The Way Afghanistan Officially Ends — With An Absolute Whimper
News

This Is The Way Afghanistan Officially Ends — With An Absolute Whimper

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 30, 2014

US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding
Analysis

US Troops Have Been In Combat During Christmas Since America’s Founding

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Dec 24, 2014

JOB ENVY: Marine Veteran Turned Brooklyn Architect Who Makes Surfboards In His Spare Time
Marine Corps

JOB ENVY: Marine Veteran Turned Brooklyn Architect Who Makes Surfboards In His Spare Time

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 24, 2014

It Takes This Badass Marine General 48 Seconds To Fire Up His Troops For A Field Exercise
Marine Corps

It Takes This Badass Marine General 48 Seconds To Fire Up His Troops For A Field Exercise

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

The Dangerous Cultural Divide Within The US Veterans Population
News

The Dangerous Cultural Divide Within The US Veterans Population

By Adrian Cole

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

What Changed And What Stayed The Same: How 2014 Impacted The Veterans Community
United States

What Changed And What Stayed The Same: How 2014 Impacted The Veterans Community

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 23, 2014

The Big Problem Faced By Military Spouses Around The Country
Analysis

The Big Problem Faced By Military Spouses Around The Country

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Dec 22, 2014

The 25 Veterans To Watch In 2015
News

The 25 Veterans To Watch In 2015

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 19, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Sergeant Set Himself On Fire Rescuing 6 Soldiers

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Dec 18, 2014

The Love-Hate Relationship Between American Contractors And U.S. Troops
Analysis

The Love-Hate Relationship Between American Contractors And U.S. Troops

By Chris Wicker

Posted on Dec 17, 2014

The Man Who Killed The Bill To Combat Veterans Suicide
United States

The Man Who Killed The Bill To Combat Veterans Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 17, 2014

US Officer Imprisoned For Desertion Had Joined the French Foreign Legion
Europe

US Officer Imprisoned For Desertion Had Joined the French Foreign Legion

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 16, 2014

The Incredible Logistics Enabling The End Of The War In Afghanistan
Afghanistan

The Incredible Logistics Enabling The End Of The War In Afghanistan

By Jason Nulton

Posted on Dec 16, 2014

A Modern Military Needs To Embrace Modern Standards Of Innovation
News

A Modern Military Needs To Embrace Modern Standards Of Innovation

By Ben Kohlmann

Posted on Dec 15, 2014

The 3 Battle Buds Every Veteran Needs To Have
News

The 3 Battle Buds Every Veteran Needs To Have

By William Treseder

Posted on Dec 12, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: This Combat Controller Has Become One of the Most Decorated Airmen Ever
Air Force

UNSUNG HEROES: This Combat Controller Has Become One of the Most Decorated Airmen Ever

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

‘Let The Damn Army Clean Up The Mess’: An (Almost) Story Of Suicide
Army

‘Let The Damn Army Clean Up The Mess’: An (Almost) Story Of Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

The Holiday Shopping Survival Guide For Veterans
News

The Holiday Shopping Survival Guide For Veterans

By Paul D. Mooney

Posted on Dec 10, 2014

The Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault Is Not A Data Problem
Analysis

The Military’s Problem With Sexual Assault Is Not A Data Problem

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 10, 2014

How Grassroots Initiatives are Spanning The Civilian-Military Gap
News

How Grassroots Initiatives are Spanning The Civilian-Military Gap

By Nathan K. Finney

Posted on Dec 9, 2014

Here’s What Needs To Happen In Afghanistan For Night Raids To Be Successful
News

Here’s What Needs To Happen In Afghanistan For Night Raids To Be Successful

By Ernest Lee Ronin

Posted on Dec 9, 2014

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil
Analysis

The Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor Was About Oil

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 8, 2014

The Fight Over The A-10 Is About More Than Just A Plane
Air Force

The Fight Over The A-10 Is About More Than Just A Plane

By Christian Beekman

Posted on Dec 8, 2014

Who Is Ash Carter And Why Does He Make Sense As Defense Secretary?
United States

Who Is Ash Carter And Why Does He Make Sense As Defense Secretary?

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

The Air Force’s Mixed Messaging Problem
Air Force

The Air Force’s Mixed Messaging Problem

By Matthew Gjertsen

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack
Marine Corps

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Ignored His Own Wounds In An IED Attack

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship
Navy

The Story Behind The First Submarine To Sink A Warship

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

Female Sailors Secretly Filmed In Shower Aboard Submarine
Navy

Female Sailors Secretly Filmed In Shower Aboard Submarine

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

One Quote Shows The Enlisted Ranks’ Problem With Hagel’s Departure
News

One Quote Shows The Enlisted Ranks’ Problem With Hagel’s Departure

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 4, 2014

Police Detain Man For Walking With His Hands In His Pockets, Which Marines Find Hilarious
Marine Corps

Police Detain Man For Walking With His Hands In His Pockets, Which Marines Find Hilarious

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 3, 2014

Watch Members Of The National Guard Recover Pieces Of An American Flag Burned In Ferguson
News

Watch Members Of The National Guard Recover Pieces Of An American Flag Burned In Ferguson

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 2, 2014