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Army MP Fort Bragg charged drug dealing
Army

Fort Bragg MP charged with dereliction of duty for allegedly moonlighting as a drug dealer

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

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Navy

Navy confirms video and photo of F-35 that crashed in South China Sea are real

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

Army touts TikTok-ing first sergeant as ‘future of Army leadership’
Army

Army touts TikTok-ing first sergeant as ‘future of Army leadership’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

barrett MRAD sniper rifle
Army

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

By Daniel Terrill

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 28, 2022

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News

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

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Army

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III visits soldiers for the holiday
Army

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

82nd airborne rapid response force
Army

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

f-15 strike eagle
Air Force

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 27, 2022

unexploded ordnance okinawa
Indo-Pacific

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

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

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

By Matt Sampson

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

Soldiers in formation
United States

Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

Sig Sauer Next Generation Squad Weapon
Army

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jan 26, 2022

strykers lasers Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD)
Army

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

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Jan 26, 2022

Army command leadership
Army

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

Patrick Donahoe
Army

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

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Air Force

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

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Air Force

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 22, 2022

Marines razor bumps no shave chit
Marine Corps

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gierke and Pfc. Zachary W. Riffle
Marine Corps

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

national guard substitute teachers
National Guard

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

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

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

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

air force squadron patch
Air Force

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

military pilot callsigns
Air Force

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2022

Marine Corps King Stallion
Marine Corps

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

army enrique roman martinez beheading case
Army

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

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

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

By Matt Sampson

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

air force coverall
Air Force

Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 20, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

2nd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment
Marine Corps

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

smedley butler
Marine Corps

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

By Joe Plenzler

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

air force bronze star
Air Force

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 19, 2022

viral marine
Marine Corps

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

army drill sergeant
Air Force

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 18, 2022

Enhanced Night Vision in Eyeglass Form
United States

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 14, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 14, 2022

air force special tactics
Air Force

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 14, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 14, 2022

covid-19 vaccine
Marine Corps

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

The military is not a substitute for prison time
United States

The military is not a substitute for prison time

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

Special Forces
Army

Green Beret allowed to retire after sexually assaulting woman in Thailand

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

apple airtag moving
Army

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 13, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 12, 2022

Russian citizens evacuated from Kazakhstan
Russia

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2022

Navy Rear Adm. Blake Converse
Navy

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

defense secretary lloyd austin and general mark milley
United States

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

b-52 barksdale air force base
Air Force

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 11, 2022

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

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

Iraq drone attack
Iraq

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

Army Capt. Alan Kennedy
Army

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

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 10, 2022

SFC Rob Nicoson
Army

Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 8, 2022

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

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

By Ronald Winter

Posted on Jan 8, 2022

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

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

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

USS Paul Ignatius
Navy

Navy fires 5 officers in less than a month

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

joint base san antonio ceremony
United States

Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

Screenshots from a video showing Jean-Carlo Gachet as he hands out food to another stranded driver on Interstate 95.
Marine Corps

Marine who fed stranded drivers on I-95 given year’s supply of Jimmy Dean meals

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Jan 6, 2022