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This is your brain on war

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 24, 2020

He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine
Marine Corps

He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 23, 2020

Navy Football player David Forney dies at 22 after being found unresponsive in his room
Navy

Navy Football player David Forney dies at 22 after being found unresponsive in his room

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 22, 2020

The Navy just installed a laser on a destroyer to counter incoming drones
Navy

The Navy just installed a laser on a destroyer to counter incoming drones

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 22, 2020

Army leaders are confident they’ll hit a recruiting goal that doesn’t actually exist yet
Army

Army leaders are confident they’ll hit a recruiting goal that doesn’t actually exist yet

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 22, 2020

The Air Force has started testing its UH-1 Huey replacement
Air Force

The Air Force has started testing its UH-1 Huey replacement

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 22, 2020

Taliban: No peace agreement if US troops stay in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Taliban: No peace agreement if US troops stay in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 20, 2020

Video shows US military vehicle running a Russian military truck off the road in Syria
Middle East

Video shows US military vehicle running a Russian military truck off the road in Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 20, 2020

Alaska airman punished for peeing in office coffee maker
Air Force

Alaska airman punished for peeing in office coffee maker

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 20, 2020

100 soldiers will leave the Army for the Space Force sooner than you think
Army

100 soldiers will leave the Army for the Space Force sooner than you think

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 19, 2020

Top Pentagon policy official who certified Ukraine aid fired
Russia

Top Pentagon policy official who certified Ukraine aid fired

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 19, 2020

The Pentagon lost track of $715 million in weapons and gear funneled to anti-ISIS allies in Syria
Middle East

The Pentagon lost track of $715 million in weapons and gear funneled to anti-ISIS allies in Syria

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 19, 2020

DARPA wants to build a flying machine gun
United States

DARPA wants to build a flying machine gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 18, 2020

Does Tulsi Gabbard believe Syrian dictator Bashar Assad is a war criminal? It’s complicated
Army

Does Tulsi Gabbard believe Syrian dictator Bashar Assad is a war criminal? It’s complicated

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 18, 2020

The Army is doubling down on a brand new sniper rifle
Army

The Army is doubling down on a brand new sniper rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 18, 2020

California to officially apologize for the WWII internment of Japanese Americans
United States

California to officially apologize for the WWII internment of Japanese Americans

By Team T&P

Posted on Feb 18, 2020

75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima
Marine Corps

75 years ago, Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone was killed in battle at Iwo Jima

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 18, 2020

Exclusive: US-Taliban ceasefire to begin on Feb. 22
Afghanistan

Exclusive: US-Taliban ceasefire to begin on Feb. 22

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 17, 2020

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