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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

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save
Army

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save

By Dan Possley

Updated on May 31, 2021

Michelle Black
Army

How I learned my Green Beret husband was killed in the Niger ambush

By Michelle Black

Posted on May 31, 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

I’ll never forget how we honored our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in Baghdad
Army

I’ll never forget how we honored our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in Baghdad

By Steve Miska

Posted on May 30, 2021

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah
Marine Corps

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah

By Scott Cooper

Updated on May 29, 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

This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm
Air Force

This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm

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

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!
United States

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!

By Jeff Schogol

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

Staff Sgt. Brianna Pritchard
Army

You may see this break-dancing American soldier in the 2024 Olympics

By David Roza

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

Emma Malonelord
Army

What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

By Paul Szoldra

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 salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’
Army

We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’

By Haley Britzky

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

National Guard soldiers stand in formation.
United States

Sexual assault reports increase again despite Pentagon urging troops to not assault each other

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 13, 2021

‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military
Analysis

‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 13, 2021

This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest
Marine Corps

This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest

By James Clark

Updated on May 13, 2021

The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint
Air Force

The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint

By David Roza

Updated on May 13, 2021

Doxxed Army leaders, spokesmen with no plan, and other details from the latest report on Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance
Army

Doxxed Army leaders, spokesmen with no plan, and other details from the latest report on Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 13, 2021

‘You’re ridiculous!’ — Lawmakers yell at Trump’s last defense secretary during hearing on Jan. 6 Capitol riots
United States

‘You’re ridiculous!’ — Lawmakers yell at Trump’s last defense secretary during hearing on Jan. 6 Capitol riots

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 12, 2021

The Defense Travel System’s days are numbered. Here’s why it sucks
United States

The Defense Travel System’s days are numbered. Here’s why it sucks

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 12, 2021

Watch Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ fend off massive rocket attacks
Middle East

Watch Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ fend off massive rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 11, 2021

This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead
Air Force

This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead

By David Roza

Updated on May 11, 2021

What was the dumbest thing you ever did in uniform?
Analysis

What was the dumbest thing you ever did in uniform?

By David Roza

Updated on May 11, 2021

Man at Missouri bar trashes military ID because troops ‘don’t even look old enough’ to know about 9/11 [UPDATED]
United States

Man at Missouri bar trashes military ID because troops ‘don’t even look old enough’ to know about 9/11 [UPDATED]

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 11, 2021

The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country
Navy

The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 11, 2021

Coast Guard fires warning shots after 13 Iranian boats menace warships in the Strait of Hormuz
Coast Guard

Coast Guard fires warning shots after 13 Iranian boats menace warships in the Strait of Hormuz

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 10, 2021

French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident
Europe

French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 10, 2021

A Marine special operator’s fragmented legacy: Blast, impact, trauma, and everything that comes after
Marine Corps

A Marine special operator’s fragmented legacy: Blast, impact, trauma, and everything that comes after

By Worth Parker, Dr. Rachel Lance

Updated on May 10, 2021