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Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle

By Daniel Terrill

/ Jan 28 2022

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The Army is finally getting its futuristic heads-up display into more soldiers’ hands this year The Army is finally getting its futuristic heads-up display into more soldiers’ hands this year

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 28 2022

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Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders

/ Jan 27 2022

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The Army’s new infantry assault buggy is a useless garbage pile The Army’s new infantry assault buggy is a useless garbage pile

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 27 2022

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We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 27 2022

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‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force ‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 27 2022

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Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets

/ Jan 27 2022

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 26 2022

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EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot

By Matt Sampson

/ Jan 26 2022

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Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 26 2022

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The Army is on the verge of picking a replacement for the M4 and M249 The Army is on the verge of picking a replacement for the M4 and M249

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 26 2022

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The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 26 2022

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How being passed over for command taught this Army officer to lead How being passed over for command taught this Army officer to lead

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 26 2022

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‘My only regret is not doing more’ — Why I reported Eddie Gallagher for war crimes ‘My only regret is not doing more’ — Why I reported Eddie Gallagher for war crimes

/ Jan 25 2022

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Army general says scammer impersonated him on Facebook but didn’t ‘violate their community standards’ Army general says scammer impersonated him on Facebook but didn’t ‘violate their community standards’

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 24 2022

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US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 24 2022

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What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022 What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 24 2022

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A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 22 2022

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The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 21 2022

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Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 21 2022

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Marine Corps identifies 2 Marines killed in truck rollover in North Carolina Marine Corps identifies 2 Marines killed in truck rollover in North Carolina

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 21 2022

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What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 21 2022

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This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 21 2022

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The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force

/ Jan 21 2022

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‘Sidewalk,’ ‘Terminally Stupid,’ and ‘Meatloaf’ — How military pilots get their call signs ‘Sidewalk,’ ‘Terminally Stupid,’ and ‘Meatloaf’ — How military pilots get their call signs

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 21 2022

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Rep. Madison Cawthorn decided that a hearing on burn pits was a good time to clean his firearm Rep. Madison Cawthorn decided that a hearing on burn pits was a good time to clean his firearm

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 20 2022

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The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 20 2022

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A soldier was beheaded at Fort Bragg. Over a year later, the Army still doesn’t know why A soldier was beheaded at Fort Bragg. Over a year later, the Army still doesn’t know why

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 20 2022

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The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever

By Matt Sampson

/ Jan 20 2022

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Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

/ Jan 20 2022

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2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune 2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 19 2022

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Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 19 2022

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Marine Corps says goodbye to its ‘Island Warrior’ infantry battalion after 80 years Marine Corps says goodbye to its ‘Island Warrior’ infantry battalion after 80 years

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 19 2022

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The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

By Joe Plenzler

/ Jan 19 2022

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Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

/ Jan 19 2022

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A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 18 2022

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Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19 Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 18 2022

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Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 18 2022

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‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him ‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him

/ Jan 18 2022

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war

By Brian Thompson

/ Jan 15 2022

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The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 14 2022

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The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’ The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 14 2022

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Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy

/ Jan 14 2022

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The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 14 2022

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Marine Corps grants US military’s first ever religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine Marine Corps grants US military’s first ever religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 13 2022

The military is not a substitute for prison time The military is not a substitute for prison time

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 13 2022

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Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 13 2022

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Green Beret allowed to retire after sexually assaulting woman in Thailand Green Beret allowed to retire after sexually assaulting woman in Thailand

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 13 2022

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Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

/ Jan 13 2022

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 12 2022

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Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 12 2022

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Air Force recruiting is in the toilet and senior leaders are sounding the alarm Air Force recruiting is in the toilet and senior leaders are sounding the alarm

/ Jan 12 2022

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Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 11 2022

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A few good women: Why the Marine Corps must do more to keep its best female Marines in uniform A few good women: Why the Marine Corps must do more to keep its best female Marines in uniform

By Richard Protzmann

/ Jan 11 2022

How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 11 2022

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Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 11 2022

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‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana ‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana

/ Jan 11 2022

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These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 10 2022

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 10 2022

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An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 10 2022

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Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 8 2022

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A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War

By Ronald Winter

/ Jan 8 2022

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Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’ Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’

/ Jan 7 2022

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Navy fires 5 officers in less than a month Navy fires 5 officers in less than a month

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 7 2022