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A sergeant major had a grown man handcuffed after he was stopped for wearing headphones
United States

A sergeant major had a grown man handcuffed after he was stopped for wearing headphones

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 19, 2020

Army Secretary admits the service is failing to protect soldiers from sexual assault and harassment
Army

Army Secretary admits the service is failing to protect soldiers from sexual assault and harassment

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 19, 2020

US drawdown in Afghanistan is wrong call, says commander who claimed we were on the ‘road to winning’ in 2013
Afghanistan

US drawdown in Afghanistan is wrong call, says commander who claimed we were on the ‘road to winning’ in 2013

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 19, 2020

The Pentagon’s newest senior leader pick is whining about people being mean to him on Twitter
United States

The Pentagon’s newest senior leader pick is whining about people being mean to him on Twitter

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Special Operations Command is now ‘on par’ with the military services, Acting SecDef Miller says
United States

Special Operations Command is now ‘on par’ with the military services, Acting SecDef Miller says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Every US military branch is about to get its hands on the Army’s new sidearm of choice
Army

Every US military branch is about to get its hands on the Army’s new sidearm of choice

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

The forgotten soldiers behind Netflix’s ‘The Liberator’
Army

The forgotten soldiers behind Netflix’s ‘The Liberator’

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Trump reportedly asked for options to attack Iran but was talked out of it
Iran

Trump reportedly asked for options to attack Iran but was talked out of it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port
Navy

We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Thousands of troops will depart Iraq and Afghanistan before Trump leaves office
Afghanistan

Thousands of troops will depart Iraq and Afghanistan before Trump leaves office

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

Former Green Beret pleads guilty in Russian espionage case
Army

Former Green Beret pleads guilty in Russian espionage case

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

These are the first soldiers to graduate from basic training rocking the Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ uniform
Army

These are the first soldiers to graduate from basic training rocking the Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ uniform

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

Arlington National Cemetery going ahead with holiday wreath-laying ceremony
United States

Arlington National Cemetery going ahead with holiday wreath-laying ceremony

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

After failing 3 times in a row, Pentagon admits it won’t pass an audit till 2027
United States

After failing 3 times in a row, Pentagon admits it won’t pass an audit till 2027

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

The Army just got its hands on a robot .50 cal to play with
Army

The Army just got its hands on a robot .50 cal to play with

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 16, 2020

Here’s how much Windex it takes to make the Air Force Thunderbirds look so shiny
Air Force

Here’s how much Windex it takes to make the Air Force Thunderbirds look so shiny

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 16, 2020

Army paratrooper found dead in his barracks at Fort Bragg
Army

Army paratrooper found dead in his barracks at Fort Bragg

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 16, 2020

SOCOM is officially getting its hands on the new sniper rifle everyone in the US military wants
United States

SOCOM is officially getting its hands on the new sniper rifle everyone in the US military wants

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 16, 2020

From the Halls of Montezuma to infinity and beyond: now introducing Space Marines
Marine Corps

From the Halls of Montezuma to infinity and beyond: now introducing Space Marines

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 15, 2020

Senior leader of al Qaeda was killed by Israeli agents at the request of the US, officials say
Middle East

Senior leader of al Qaeda was killed by Israeli agents at the request of the US, officials say

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 15, 2020

Mattis to Trump: Now’s the time to unify America, not divide it
United States

Mattis to Trump: Now’s the time to unify America, not divide it

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

No, Trump’s Pentagon purge doesn’t mean he’s planning a military coup
United States

No, Trump’s Pentagon purge doesn’t mean he’s planning a military coup

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

Acting SecDef Miller on America’s forever wars: ‘It’s time to come home’
Afghanistan

Acting SecDef Miller on America’s forever wars: ‘It’s time to come home’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

Army identifies five soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash in Egypt
Army

Army identifies five soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash in Egypt

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

The Army is hunting for a replacement for its man-portable Stinger missile
Army

The Army is hunting for a replacement for its man-portable Stinger missile

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

A Florida police department is buying a vehicle that looks like an armored port-a-john
Analysis

A Florida police department is buying a vehicle that looks like an armored port-a-john

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

Top US official admits lying to Trump on American troop levels in Syria
Middle East

Top US official admits lying to Trump on American troop levels in Syria

By Jared Keller, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

F you for your service: Trump campaign claims military mail-in ballots were ‘improperly cast’
United States

F you for your service: Trump campaign claims military mail-in ballots were ‘improperly cast’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2020

Two killed in explosion at Connecticut VA hospital
United States

Two killed in explosion at Connecticut VA hospital

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 13, 2020

The view through the Army’s new night vision goggles is next f–king level
Army

The view through the Army’s new night vision goggles is next f–king level

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 13, 2020

Humvee Successor
Air Force

The Air Force is finally ditching the Humvee for the Army’s new battlewagon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 13, 2020

Check out these photos of Russian troops doing some real ninja sh*t
Russia

Check out these photos of Russian troops doing some real ninja sh*t

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 13, 2020

Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’
Army

Vanessa Guillén’s family: Fort Hood’s new memorial gate means leadership ‘listened to us’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

5 Americans killed in military helicopter crash in Egypt
Africa

5 Americans killed in military helicopter crash in Egypt

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

Families like mine risked our lives for US troops abroad. Now America is abandoning us
News

Families like mine risked our lives for US troops abroad. Now America is abandoning us

By Shahad Alibadi

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

We salute this Texas F-16 squadron for marking their 75th anniversary with an epic paint job
Air Force

We salute this Texas F-16 squadron for marking their 75th anniversary with an epic paint job

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day
Air Force

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help
News

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help

By Zack Baddorf

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

Robot dogs are coming to an Air Force base near you
Air Force

Robot dogs are coming to an Air Force base near you

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

The Army is ‘addressing’ a drill sergeant’s TikTok rant about ‘soft’ recruits using cell phones
Army

The Army is ‘addressing’ a drill sergeant’s TikTok rant about ‘soft’ recruits using cell phones

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

Celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with an iconic KA-BAR fighting knife
Marine Corps

Celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with an iconic KA-BAR fighting knife

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Connecticut man gets prison time for stealing $1.4 million from veterans charity
United States

Connecticut man gets prison time for stealing $1.4 million from veterans charity

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Air Force general charged with sexual assault
Air Force

Air Force general charged with sexual assault

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Army

This is the Army’s new rifle optic of choice

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller
United States

Here’s what you need to know about Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Disabled veteran imprisoned in Alabama for medical marijuana possession is released
United States

Disabled veteran imprisoned in Alabama for medical marijuana possession is released

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Read Mark Esper’s final letter to President Trump as Defense Secretary
United States

Read Mark Esper’s final letter to President Trump as Defense Secretary

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Mark Esper said he never went on stage in praise of Trump. Here are three times he did
United States

Mark Esper said he never went on stage in praise of Trump. Here are three times he did

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Trump’s new defense secretary nearly ate pavement outside the Pentagon on his first day of the job
United States

Trump’s new defense secretary nearly ate pavement outside the Pentagon on his first day of the job

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 10, 2020

Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper ‘effective immediately’
United States

Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper ‘effective immediately’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2020

We salute the Army Black Hawk crew who saved a child from hurricane floodwaters in Honduras
Army

We salute the Army Black Hawk crew who saved a child from hurricane floodwaters in Honduras

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 9, 2020

The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially here to save the day
Air Force

The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially here to save the day

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2020

The Marine Corps has finally fielded its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps has finally fielded its first new amphibious vehicle since the Vietnam War

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2020

Soldier killed while on Fort Jackson rifle range identified
Army

Soldier killed while on Fort Jackson rifle range identified

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2020

Three airmen earn awards for saving hundreds of special operators during Iranian missile attack
Iran

Three airmen earn awards for saving hundreds of special operators during Iranian missile attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 8, 2020

A-10 Pilot
Air Force

A-10 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for dramatic landing with missing canopy and no landing gear

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 8, 2020

‘Vets for Trump’ co-founder arrested in Philadelphia on weapons charges
United States

‘Vets for Trump’ co-founder arrested in Philadelphia on weapons charges

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 7, 2020

The Army is on the hunt for a brand new machine gun to replace the M240
Army

The Army is on the hunt for a brand new machine gun to replace the M240

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 7, 2020

Joe Biden will be your next commander in chief
United States

Joe Biden will be your next commander in chief

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2020

The US military is eyeing ‘rocket cargo’ to resupply troops anywhere in the world in under an hour
United States

The US military is eyeing ‘rocket cargo’ to resupply troops anywhere in the world in under an hour

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 7, 2020

The Army is considering changing the size of its infantry squads
Army

The Army is considering changing the size of its infantry squads

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 7, 2020

The Army wants its new grenade launcher to succeed where its ‘Punisher’ airburst weapon failed
Army

The Army wants its new grenade launcher to succeed where its ‘Punisher’ airburst weapon failed

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 6, 2020

‘I’m not going to be quiet anymore’ — A senior NCO at Fort Hood is taking brutal allegations of toxic leadership public
Army

‘I’m not going to be quiet anymore’ — A senior NCO at Fort Hood is taking brutal allegations of toxic leadership public

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 6, 2020

This year’s Marine Corps birthday video is a who’s who of service heroes
Marine Corps

This year’s Marine Corps birthday video is a who’s who of service heroes

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 6, 2020