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The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Army

The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 9, 2019

We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’
United States

We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2019

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan
Air Force

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret
Army

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now
United States

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits
News

Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

Trial of former Green Beret accused of killing suspected Taliban bomb maker delayed until February
Army

Trial of former Green Beret accused of killing suspected Taliban bomb maker delayed until February

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

Video shows mass arrest of 16 Marines at Camp Pendleton on human smuggling charges
Marine Corps

Video shows mass arrest of 16 Marines at Camp Pendleton on human smuggling charges

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

Pentagon claims with a straight face that the US mission in Syria isn’t all about the oil (It is)
Middle East

Pentagon claims with a straight face that the US mission in Syria isn’t all about the oil (It is)

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse
Air Force

The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

The Air Force’s new fix for its nationwide PFAS water contamination problem: a f*cking plasma reactor
Air Force

The Air Force’s new fix for its nationwide PFAS water contamination problem: a f*cking plasma reactor

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

Marine Corps refuses to disclose charges against lieutenant accused of racist social media posts
Marine Corps

Marine Corps refuses to disclose charges against lieutenant accused of racist social media posts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends
Marine Corps

All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

Bowe Bergdahl is getting another chance to argue Trump’s comments screwed with his trial
Army

Bowe Bergdahl is getting another chance to argue Trump’s comments screwed with his trial

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

Esper won’t say how he advised Trump on the Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Lorance war crimes cases
News

Esper won’t say how he advised Trump on the Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Lorance war crimes cases

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

Marine Corps has no record that suspect in Milwaukee acid attack was ever a Marine
Marine Corps

Marine Corps has no record that suspect in Milwaukee acid attack was ever a Marine

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

The Marine Corps made an 8 minute birthday video with only 6 seconds of female Marines. So we fixed it for them
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps made an 8 minute birthday video with only 6 seconds of female Marines. So we fixed it for them

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico
Air Force

Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads
Army

‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

We give the Popeye’s chicken sandwich at the Pentagon two knife hands up
United States

We give the Popeye’s chicken sandwich at the Pentagon two knife hands up

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

Mexico rejects Trump’s offer to help destroy the drug cartels that massacred a Mormon family
Mexico

Mexico rejects Trump’s offer to help destroy the drug cartels that massacred a Mormon family

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD
United States

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

‘Why did you come here and invade my country?’ — Marine vet arrested in alleged acid attack on Hispanic man
Marine Corps

‘Why did you come here and invade my country?’ — Marine vet arrested in alleged acid attack on Hispanic man

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game
Army

This officer candidate just maxed the new ACFT, so step up your game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

Marine veteran reflects on 444 days of hell after Iran’s seizure of the US embassy in Tehran
Marine Corps

Marine veteran reflects on 444 days of hell after Iran’s seizure of the US embassy in Tehran

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

Trial delayed for Fort Riley soldier who allegedly helped others build explosives in order to cause ‘chaos’
News

Trial delayed for Fort Riley soldier who allegedly helped others build explosives in order to cause ‘chaos’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 5, 2019

The unbelievable story of a Texas businessman who launched a freelance commando raid in Iran
Iran

The unbelievable story of a Texas businessman who launched a freelance commando raid in Iran

By Matthew Gault

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

Trump expected to intervene in Golsteyn, Lorance, and Gallagher war crimes cases by Veterans Day
United States

Trump expected to intervene in Golsteyn, Lorance, and Gallagher war crimes cases by Veterans Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark
United States

SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath
Air Force

The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues
Navy

The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 3, 2019

It’s not bias to ask if Trump and the Pentagon know what they are doing
United States

It’s not bias to ask if Trump and the Pentagon know what they are doing

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 3, 2019

US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China
Navy

US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans
United States

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade
Army

The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

Meet the 1-star general using Twitter to hear what you actually think about the Army
Army

Meet the 1-star general using Twitter to hear what you actually think about the Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon
Navy

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty
Middle East

The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns
Navy

America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

The heroic military working dog from the al-Baghdadi raid is a ‘four year veteran’ with 50 missions under her collar
United States

The heroic military working dog from the al-Baghdadi raid is a ‘four year veteran’ with 50 missions under her collar

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a raid during realistic urban training (RUT) in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mar. 19, 2025. RUT, an exercise hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), is comprised of different training scenarios that enable the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to train as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force. EOTG trains II Marine Expeditionary Force units in preparation for upcoming deployments in support of geographic combatant commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
Middle East

CENTCOM commander sheds new light on how US troops successfully launched the al-Baghdadi raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush
Army

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

‘Your spirit keeps our flag waving high’ — President Trump presents Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with Medal of Honor
News

‘Your spirit keeps our flag waving high’ — President Trump presents Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

Army defends Lt. Col. Vindman days after his commander-in-chief called him a ‘Never Trumper’
Army

Army defends Lt. Col. Vindman days after his commander-in-chief called him a ‘Never Trumper’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift
United States

SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base
Air Force

C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

F-16 crashes during training flight near Holloman Air Force Base
Air Force

F-16 crashes during training flight near Holloman Air Force Base

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

4 Navy special operators arrested for trespassing and drunkenly beating a police car in Okinawa
Navy

4 Navy special operators arrested for trespassing and drunkenly beating a police car in Okinawa

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite
Analysis

No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle
Army

This Green Beret earned a Medal of Honor by being everywhere at once during a hellacious Afghan battle

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

Here’s the military record of Lt. Col. Vindman, the soldier testifying at Trump’s impeachment inquiry
Army

Here’s the military record of Lt. Col. Vindman, the soldier testifying at Trump’s impeachment inquiry

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

Top Navy admiral upholds sentence for Eddie Gallagher but will let him retire as an E-6
Navy

Top Navy admiral upholds sentence for Eddie Gallagher but will let him retire as an E-6

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

One of Baghdadi’s security guards reportedly stole his underwear to prove where he was to US intel
Middle East

One of Baghdadi’s security guards reportedly stole his underwear to prove where he was to US intel

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

How we found out the Army let hundreds of soldiers back in after previously kicking them out — and all kinds of other sh*t
Army

How we found out the Army let hundreds of soldiers back in after previously kicking them out — and all kinds of other sh*t

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

We salute the heroic military working dog injured in the Baghdadi raid
Middle East

We salute the heroic military working dog injured in the Baghdadi raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 28, 2019

The Pentagon named its mission to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for one of his American victims
Iraq

The Pentagon named its mission to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for one of his American victims

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2019

The White House says John Kelly was ‘totally unequipped to handle the genius’ of Trump in a totally real statement
Marine Corps

The White House says John Kelly was ‘totally unequipped to handle the genius’ of Trump in a totally real statement

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2019

Here’s Trump watching the al-Baghdadi raid from the White House Situation Room
Iraq

Here’s Trump watching the al-Baghdadi raid from the White House Situation Room

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2019

US special operations forces have killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Trump says
Iraq

US special operations forces have killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Trump says

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2019

Move over A-10: The Air Force is picking up some brand new light attack aircraft
Air Force

Move over A-10: The Air Force is picking up some brand new light attack aircraft

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

Chaos at the Pentagon as military strategy changes with every Trump tweet
Analysis

Chaos at the Pentagon as military strategy changes with every Trump tweet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

Exclusive: Here is the full Army Crime Report for Fiscal Year 2018
Army

Exclusive: Here is the full Army Crime Report for Fiscal Year 2018

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

The Navy really wants you to see this boring picture of a sailor firing an M240 machine gun
Navy

The Navy really wants you to see this boring picture of a sailor firing an M240 machine gun

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria
Middle East

Chief Shannon Kent’s widower: Trump is right to pull out of Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 25, 2019