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One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away
Navy

One of the last USS Arizona sailors to survive Pearl Harbor has passed away

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 17, 2020

US and partner forces kick off annual exercise to better counter violent extremism in Africa
Africa

US and partner forces kick off annual exercise to better counter violent extremism in Africa

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 17, 2020

The border wall is a succubus draining ever more of the Pentagon’s budget
Around the World

The border wall is a succubus draining ever more of the Pentagon’s budget

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 15, 2020

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’
Marine Corps

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 15, 2020

Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman
Army

Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 15, 2020

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti
Africa

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery
Air Force

This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

Navy punishes sailors who wore ‘Make Aircrew Great Again’ patches during Trump speech
Navy

Navy punishes sailors who wore ‘Make Aircrew Great Again’ patches during Trump speech

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

Military appeals court reverses disrespect conviction since superior ‘repeatedly badgered and taunted’ his subordinate
United States

Military appeals court reverses disrespect conviction since superior ‘repeatedly badgered and taunted’ his subordinate

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

Thousands of airmen are getting a promotion test extension after the Air Force lost a ton of paperwork in the mail
Air Force

Thousands of airmen are getting a promotion test extension after the Air Force lost a ton of paperwork in the mail

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

The Army is testing an ATV that looks like a tactical Segway
Army

The Army is testing an ATV that looks like a tactical Segway

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

The Navy just seized a bunch of Iranian missiles from a boat in the Arabian Sea
Navy

The Navy just seized a bunch of Iranian missiles from a boat in the Arabian Sea

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

The Pentagon is sacrificing F-35s and other weapons systems to find $3.8 billion to fund the border wall
Mexico

The Pentagon is sacrificing F-35s and other weapons systems to find $3.8 billion to fund the border wall

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 14, 2020

‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress
Army

‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 13, 2020

The US and Taliban are considering a 7-day ‘reduction in violence,’ SecDef Esper says
Afghanistan

The US and Taliban are considering a 7-day ‘reduction in violence,’ SecDef Esper says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 13, 2020

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan
Army

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 13, 2020

Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily
Afghanistan

Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 13, 2020

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank
Marine Corps

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 13, 2020

Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles
Marine Corps

Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 13, 2020

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service
Army

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe
Army

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria
Army

US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons
Air Force

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

Bravo Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Army

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal
Afghanistan

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025
Air Force

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again
Air Force

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career
Navy

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement
Navy

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan insider attack
Army

Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan insider attack

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen
Air Force

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes
United States

The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants
Army

Soldiers could see a 3% pay raise if Army gets the budget it wants

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

The Army wants $111 million to finally field its next-generation squad weapon by 2023
Army

The Army wants $111 million to finally field its next-generation squad weapon by 2023

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Fired Navy sub commander had affair with spouse of enlisted sailor
Navy

Fired Navy sub commander had affair with spouse of enlisted sailor

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire
Army

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam
Navy

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 10, 2020

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on
United States

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2020

Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Army

Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 9, 2020

Casualties reported after US Special Forces team ambushed in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Casualties reported after US Special Forces team ambushed in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 9, 2020

Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex
United States

Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 8, 2020

The White House has dismissed Lt. Col. Vindman after his testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Army

The White House has dismissed Lt. Col. Vindman after his testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 8, 2020

2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree
Army

2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 8, 2020

Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas
Marine Corps

Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets
Air Force

Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

The US took out the head of Al Qaeda’s ‘most lethal branch’ in Yemen
Middle East

The US took out the head of Al Qaeda’s ‘most lethal branch’ in Yemen

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

Judge Jody: Soldier to have court-martial retried after judge had ‘intimate’ relationship with prosecutor’s wife
Army

Judge Jody: Soldier to have court-martial retried after judge had ‘intimate’ relationship with prosecutor’s wife

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen
Air Force

A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

The Army is now letting soldiers choose their assignments, and leaders say it’s going smoothly
Army

The Army is now letting soldiers choose their assignments, and leaders say it’s going smoothly

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

SecDef Esper to troops: Please don’t endorse political campaigns
United States

SecDef Esper to troops: Please don’t endorse political campaigns

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

Here’s proof the Pentagon’s obsession with ‘lethality’ has officially gone too far
United States

Here’s proof the Pentagon’s obsession with ‘lethality’ has officially gone too far

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

SOCOM is eyeing a fleet of light attack aircraft for ‘armed overwatch’
United States

SOCOM is eyeing a fleet of light attack aircraft for ‘armed overwatch’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

An American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

An American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’
Space Force

Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

President Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges
United States

President Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus
United States

6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch
Army

The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Woman arrested for asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ at CIA HQ arrested again
United States

Woman arrested for asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ at CIA HQ arrested again

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’
United States

Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat
Navy

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Misawa AFB airmen are facing a tighter curfew after a wave of alcohol-related incidents
Air Force

Misawa AFB airmen are facing a tighter curfew after a wave of alcohol-related incidents

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’
Afghanistan

Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years
Army

Army pilots are getting their first incentive pay raise in almost 20 years

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2020