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Fort Jackson soldier caught on video berating Black man is charged with assault
Army

Fort Jackson soldier caught on video berating Black man is charged with assault

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 15, 2021

Why the hell are these Dutch sailors strolling through the desert in dress whites?
Navy

Why the hell are these Dutch sailors strolling through the desert in dress whites?

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 15, 2021

Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question
Marine Corps

Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

teal meal
Army

Army unit urges soldiers to ‘be a hero, eat a pancake’ for sexual assault

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war
Afghanistan

Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers
Air Force

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

Biden sets official end to Afghan War: Sept. 11, 2021
Afghanistan

Biden sets official end to Afghan War: Sept. 11, 2021

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

shawn mccaffrey
Air Force

The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 13, 2021

The full story behind that viral video of a sergeant major rummaging through a Marine’s home
Marine Corps

The full story behind that viral video of a sergeant major rummaging through a Marine’s home

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 13, 2021

Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform
Army

Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 13, 2021

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop
Army

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 12, 2021

These soldiers opted out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why they changed their minds
Army

These soldiers opted out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why they changed their minds

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 12, 2021

An Air Guard colonel was allowed to quietly retire while his unit was investigated for sexual misconduct
Air Force

An Air Guard colonel was allowed to quietly retire while his unit was investigated for sexual misconduct

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 12, 2021

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?
Navy

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 12, 2021

Why did nobody ever tell us that the Army has a ‘railroad conductor’ MOS?
Army

Why did nobody ever tell us that the Army has a ‘railroad conductor’ MOS?

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 11, 2021

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend
Navy

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

An Army officer accused of fatally striking a man with his car is in line for promotion to colonel
Army

An Army officer accused of fatally striking a man with his car is in line for promotion to colonel

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz
Marine Corps

A US Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

It’s been one year since Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance. Has the Army changed at all since then?
Army

It’s been one year since Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance. Has the Army changed at all since then?

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 9, 2021

How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing
Army

How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 8, 2021

The Navy has fired 4 commanding officers so far this year
Navy

The Navy has fired 4 commanding officers so far this year

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan
Analysis

Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here’s how
United States

All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here’s how

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

At $39,000, this C-130-styled handbag costs half the salary of an actual Air Force pilot
Air Force

At $39,000, this C-130-styled handbag costs half the salary of an actual Air Force pilot

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

Here’s the military record of the Navy corpsman allegedly behind the shooting at Fort Detrick
Navy

Here’s the military record of the Navy corpsman allegedly behind the shooting at Fort Detrick

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 7, 2021

Shooter killed at Fort Detrick, 2 others wounded (Updated)
Army

Shooter killed at Fort Detrick, 2 others wounded (Updated)

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 6, 2021

Navy one-star admiral fired over sexual harassment allegation
Navy

Navy one-star admiral fired over sexual harassment allegation

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 6, 2021

The bizarre yet true story of how the US Army tried to conquer the American West with camels
Army

The bizarre yet true story of how the US Army tried to conquer the American West with camels

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 6, 2021

We salute Dream Doodles, the airman whose comics show the hilarity of Air Force life
Air Force

We salute Dream Doodles, the airman whose comics show the hilarity of Air Force life

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 6, 2021

Join the USO in a month-long celebration of military families
United States

Join the USO in a month-long celebration of military families

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 5, 2021

SEAL Candidates Train with Logs
United States

People are losing their minds over Special Operation Command’s new diversity officer

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 5, 2021

Here’s what the veteran arrested near the Vice President’s home did in the Army
Army

Here’s what the veteran arrested near the Vice President’s home did in the Army

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 5, 2021

Multiple Army instructors suspended over alleged sexual assault of a trainee at Fort Sill
Army

Multiple Army instructors suspended over alleged sexual assault of a trainee at Fort Sill

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 4, 2021

Soldiers are one step closer to having a heads up display plucked straight out of science fiction
Army

Soldiers are one step closer to having a heads up display plucked straight out of science fiction

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 4, 2021

Deadly Marine accident demonstrates the military’s accountability problem
Marine Corps

Deadly Marine accident demonstrates the military’s accountability problem

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 3, 2021

Amphibious Assault Vehicle training accident
Marine Corps

‘Fire the generals’ — Who is to blame for the Marine Corps’ deadliest training accident in decades

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 2, 2021

2 soldiers charged with allegedly kidnapping a Domino’s Pizza delivery guy at gunpoint
Army

2 soldiers charged with allegedly kidnapping a Domino’s Pizza delivery guy at gunpoint

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 2, 2021

Tom Hanks as Capt. Miller in Saving Private Ryan.
Analysis

These are the movie scenes that actually get war and military service right

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

We salute the 4 soldiers who shoveled 1.6 million pounds of sand to build this HESCO tower
Army

We salute the 4 soldiers who shoveled 1.6 million pounds of sand to build this HESCO tower

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

frank sullivan
Air Force

Retired Air Force general caught with child porn blames it on PTSD

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

Watch Army trainees get smoked by this adorable 5-year-old drill sergeant
Army

Watch Army trainees get smoked by this adorable 5-year-old drill sergeant

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

Here are the funniest military punishments you shared with us
Analysis

Here are the funniest military punishments you shared with us

By Brian Adam Jones

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

Pentagon allows transgender troops to serve openly under new policy
United States

Pentagon allows transgender troops to serve openly under new policy

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

What it’s really like inside one of the military’s ‘extremism stand-downs’
Army

What it’s really like inside one of the military’s ‘extremism stand-downs’

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 31, 2021

Biden needs to get us out of Afghanistan in May
Afghanistan

Biden needs to get us out of Afghanistan in May

By Daniel R. DePetris

Updated on Mar 30, 2021

afghanistan combat outpost honaker-miracle
Afghanistan

How American troops got stuck fighting in Afghanistan’s ‘Hardest Place’

By Wesley Morgan

Updated on Mar 30, 2021

7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester ammo: What’s the difference?
Analysis

7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester ammo: What’s the difference?

By Brian Smyth

Updated on Mar 30, 2021

‘Wise Guy’ flies again — How the Air Force got a 60-year-old B-52 back up and running
Air Force

‘Wise Guy’ flies again — How the Air Force got a 60-year-old B-52 back up and running

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 30, 2021

jerry mcguire
Marine Corps

Marine captain to elite university: Pay my tuition

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

What’s one scene from a war movie that just gets *it* right?
Analysis

What’s one scene from a war movie that just gets *it* right?

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

I took the Army Combat Fitness Test. Here’s what I learned
Army

I took the Army Combat Fitness Test. Here’s what I learned

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

Air Force robot dogs are here and they appear to be very good boys
Air Force

Air Force robot dogs are here and they appear to be very good boys

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

us military COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Pentagon Rundown

Open letter to the troops: Take the damn vaccine, please

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

Duped by Duffel Blog, a congressman claims that the VFW and American Legion were labeled hate groups
United States

Duped by Duffel Blog, a congressman claims that the VFW and American Legion were labeled hate groups

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

James Requenez
Army

Army Ranger dies during ‘swamp phase’ of Ranger School in Florida

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

How ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ revealed an actual problem with the F-35
Air Force

How ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ revealed an actual problem with the F-35

By Jared Keller

Updated on Mar 28, 2021

Almost a year after Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance, the Army moves forward with sexual harassment reform
Army

Almost a year after Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance, the Army moves forward with sexual harassment reform

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 26, 2021

Taliban threatens to attack US troops if they’re not gone by May 1
Afghanistan

Taliban threatens to attack US troops if they’re not gone by May 1

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 26, 2021

Why ‘In The Army Now’ is the most realistic military movie ever made
Army

Why ‘In The Army Now’ is the most realistic military movie ever made

By Francis Horton

Updated on Mar 26, 2021

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
Army

It’s National Medal of Honor Day and Alwyn Cashe still doesn’t have his

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

Biden refuses to commit to Afghanistan pullout by May 1
Afghanistan

Biden refuses to commit to Afghanistan pullout by May 1

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

Alaska’s first female infantryman has advice for other would-be grunts: ‘YOLO’
Army

Alaska’s first female infantryman has advice for other would-be grunts: ‘YOLO’

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

No, the ‘presidential salute’ isn’t a thing — and neither is the ‘vice presidential salute’
Analysis

No, the ‘presidential salute’ isn’t a thing — and neither is the ‘vice presidential salute’

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 25, 2021

soldier on a radio
United States

Task & Purpose has a new comments section, and we want to hear from you

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 24, 2021