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He followed his mom into the Air Force. Now he’s administering her final reenlistment oath
Air Force

He followed his mom into the Air Force. Now he’s administering her final reenlistment oath

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years
Air Force

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

Pentagon has no idea how the Afghan Air Force will stay in the air
Afghanistan

Pentagon has no idea how the Afghan Air Force will stay in the air

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

Continued education downrange
Army

Soldiers say the Army’s tuition assistance program is broken — and they’re getting stuck with the bill

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech
United States

2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]
Marine Corps

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

The Army’s sergeants of the future will need to be corporals first
Army

The Army’s sergeants of the future will need to be corporals first

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

No beer left behind: Germany to evacuate its booze from Afghanistan
Afghanistan

No beer left behind: Germany to evacuate its booze from Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

The Army embraced zodiac signs and people lost their minds
Army

The Army embraced zodiac signs and people lost their minds

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 7, 2021

This Chinese-made US ‘military officer uniform’ is a crime against humanity (and uniform regulations)
China

This Chinese-made US ‘military officer uniform’ is a crime against humanity (and uniform regulations)

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 7, 2021

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day
Army

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
United States

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

Air Force honors gay rights icon the service kicked out in 1975
Air Force

Air Force honors gay rights icon the service kicked out in 1975

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 5, 2021

The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch
Army

The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit
Navy

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement
Army

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement

By Lauren Katzenberg

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’
Navy

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit
Air Force

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like
Army

We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut
Army

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker
Army

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

retreat hell
Marine Corps

‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Pentagon shrugs after Michael Flynn apparently calls for military coup
Army

Pentagon shrugs after Michael Flynn apparently calls for military coup

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers
United States

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president
Army

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise
Army

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

The Navy is missing your pissing: Sailors are now back to regular drug testing
Navy

The Navy is missing your pissing: Sailors are now back to regular drug testing

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

How virtual reality can make an impact on treating PTSD
United States

How virtual reality can make an impact on treating PTSD

By Chris Stevens

Updated on May 30, 2021

A group fighting against toxic exposure.
United States

A group fighting against toxic exposure.

By Task & Purpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft
Air Force

Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft

By David Roza

Updated on May 28, 2021

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist
United States

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2021

‘I don’t want to forget’ — What Memorial Day really means to those who’ve served
Analysis

‘I don’t want to forget’ — What Memorial Day really means to those who’ve served

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 28, 2021

Faced with death, Afghan interpreters still have no escape route to the US
Afghanistan

Faced with death, Afghan interpreters still have no escape route to the US

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 28, 2021

This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona
Air Force

This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

The sun is setting as the crew of the Hurricane Hunters catch a slight break in the storm, September 13, 2018. The U.S. Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, is conducting a storm tasking mission into Hurricane Florence using a WC-130J Hercules, currently a category 2 storm.
Air Force

The scariest flight imaginable: Why Air Force pilots fly straight into hurricanes

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

marine charge sheet
Marine Corps

US Marine gets drunk and decides to pee all over roommate’s gear

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting
Navy

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 27, 2021

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine
Marine Corps

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

‘It’s not going to change anything’ — A new investigation shows why soldiers don’t trust the Army to take sexual assault seriously
Army

‘It’s not going to change anything’ — A new investigation shows why soldiers don’t trust the Army to take sexual assault seriously

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 27, 2021

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9
Marine Corps

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 26, 2021

A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist
Army

A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist

By James Clark

Updated on May 25, 2021

At least 26,000 troops and half a billion dollars later, the National Guard mission in DC is ending
National Guard

At least 26,000 troops and half a billion dollars later, the National Guard mission in DC is ending

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 25, 2021

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
Coast Guard

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

By James Clark

Updated on May 24, 2021

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts
United States

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 22, 2021

Peter Debbins
Army

How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 22, 2021

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?
Analysis

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 22, 2021

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later
Army

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 22, 2021

He ran through fire to save 5 Marines and retired as the Navy’s most decorated Corpsman
Marine Corps

He ran through fire to save 5 Marines and retired as the Navy’s most decorated Corpsman

By James Clark

Updated on May 22, 2021

Senators threaten to cut the Pentagon’s allowance if it can’t pass an audit next year
United States

Senators threaten to cut the Pentagon’s allowance if it can’t pass an audit next year

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 21, 2021

Apparently you can steal $1 million from the Air Force and it takes them 3 years to find out
Air Force

Apparently you can steal $1 million from the Air Force and it takes them 3 years to find out

By David Roza

Updated on May 21, 2021

Soldier trained as advisor on sexual assault is arrested for rape
Army

Soldier trained as advisor on sexual assault is arrested for rape

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 21, 2021

The Army disabled comments on new recruiting commercials amid criticism it’s too ‘woke’
Army

The Army disabled comments on new recruiting commercials amid criticism it’s too ‘woke’

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 20, 2021

This $50 SEAL Team 6 hoodie is for silent — but loudly dressed — professionals. Book deal not included
Navy

This $50 SEAL Team 6 hoodie is for silent — but loudly dressed — professionals. Book deal not included

By James Clark

Updated on May 20, 2021

US troops are stuck on the Mexico border with no end in sight
Mexico

US troops are stuck on the Mexico border with no end in sight

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 20, 2021

Meet the everyday Air Force hero who saved his buddies from days of paperwork hell
Air Force

Meet the everyday Air Force hero who saved his buddies from days of paperwork hell

By David Roza

Updated on May 19, 2021

Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit
Analysis

Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit

By Brian Smyth

Updated on May 18, 2021

How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act
Air Force

How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act

By David Roza

Updated on May 18, 2021

‘Stop the social experiment’ — New survey spotlights bias against women in Army special ops
Army

‘Stop the social experiment’ — New survey spotlights bias against women in Army special ops

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 18, 2021

Budget Day is coming! How will the Pentagon waste money this year?
United States

Budget Day is coming! How will the Pentagon waste money this year?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 17, 2021

We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard
Army

We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 17, 2021

How ‘Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff’ fooled a bunch of real retired generals and admirals
United States

How ‘Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff’ fooled a bunch of real retired generals and admirals

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 17, 2021

Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages
Air Force

Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 14, 2021

marine major
Marine Corps

US Marine officer arrested for assaulting federal officer at Jan. 6 Capitol riots [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 14, 2021

Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off
Air Force

Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off

By David Roza

Updated on May 14, 2021