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Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts

/ Apr 16 2020

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The Army is picking up some fresh suppressors for its next-generation squad weapon The Army is picking up some fresh suppressors for its next-generation squad weapon

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 16 2020

This ultra-realistic military game makes you the micromanaging commander with the radio, and it’s a lot harder than you think This ultra-realistic military game makes you the micromanaging commander with the radio, and it’s a lot harder than you think

/ Apr 14 2020

Official game play trailer for ‘Radio Commander’ Official game play trailer for ‘Radio Commander’

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 14 2020

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Watch the Army turn a t-shirt into a COVID-19 face mask Watch the Army turn a t-shirt into a COVID-19 face mask

By Patrick Baker

/ Apr 13 2020

Here’s how to clean and disinfect your house in the age of COVID-19 Here’s how to clean and disinfect your house in the age of COVID-19

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 9 2020

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Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 7 2020

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COVID-19 causes further delay in Navy recruits leaving for boot camp at Great Lakes COVID-19 causes further delay in Navy recruits leaving for boot camp at Great Lakes

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 7 2020

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Air Force resumes sending new recruits to basic training after weeklong pause due to COVID-19 Air Force resumes sending new recruits to basic training after weeklong pause due to COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 7 2020

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The Army is putting a two-week pause on shipping trainees to basic over COVID-19 The Army is putting a two-week pause on shipping trainees to basic over COVID-19

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 6 2020

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Defense Secretary directs troops to wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible Defense Secretary directs troops to wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 5 2020

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The Marine Corps has started fielding next-generation body armor to grunts The Marine Corps has started fielding next-generation body armor to grunts

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 3 2020

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New Marine recruits won’t start boot camp at Parris Island for ‘at least a couple weeks’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, commandant says New Marine recruits won’t start boot camp at Parris Island for ‘at least a couple weeks’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, commandant says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 1 2020

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China lied about the scope of its COVID-19 outbreak, US intelligence report claims China lied about the scope of its COVID-19 outbreak, US intelligence report claims

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 1 2020

US spy agencies are having a hell of a time trying to track COVID-19 in North Korea, China, and Russia US spy agencies are having a hell of a time trying to track COVID-19 in North Korea, China, and Russia

/ Mar 30 2020

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Navy delays new arrivals at boot camp for a week after recruit tests positive for COVID-19 Navy delays new arrivals at boot camp for a week after recruit tests positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 30 2020

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The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19 The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 30 2020

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Twin infants evacuated from South Korea amidst COVID-19 crisis Twin infants evacuated from South Korea amidst COVID-19 crisis

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 30 2020

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COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 30 2020

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The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 30 2020

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Former SMA Daniel Dailey weighs in on tattoos, beards in uniform, and the U.S. toilet paper crisis Former SMA Daniel Dailey weighs in on tattoos, beards in uniform, and the U.S. toilet paper crisis

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 24 2020

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The US may have postponed its massive European war games, but Russia sure as hell didn’t The US may have postponed its massive European war games, but Russia sure as hell didn’t

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 23 2020

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Special tactics airman dies during training swim in Florida Special tactics airman dies during training swim in Florida

/ Mar 20 2020

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US-led coalition suspends training of Iraq forces over COVID-19 US-led coalition suspends training of Iraq forces over COVID-19

/ Mar 20 2020

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Army Special Forces candidate dies after being found unresponsive in his room Army Special Forces candidate dies after being found unresponsive in his room

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 19 2020

A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

/ Mar 19 2020

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Trump is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn Trump is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn

/ Mar 15 2020

ISIS offers tips on how to avoid getting coronavirus ISIS offers tips on how to avoid getting coronavirus

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 13 2020

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Chelsea Manning released from jail and ordered to pay $256,000 fine Chelsea Manning released from jail and ordered to pay $256,000 fine

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 13 2020

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‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home ‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 12 2020

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Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 11 2020

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US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 11 2020

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The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 10 2020

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you

/ Mar 9 2020

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Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 9 2020

Infantry Evolution Army Marines From Rome to Rifles v3 Infantry Evolution Army Marines From Rome to Rifles v3

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 3 2020

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Where Will the Infantry Fight Future Wars? Where Will the Infantry Fight Future Wars?

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 3 2020

How Forward Observers Operate in the Military to Coordinate Artillery How Forward Observers Operate in the Military to Coordinate Artillery

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 3 2020

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How Infantry Warfare Evolved in Military History How Infantry Warfare Evolved in Military History

By Chris Capelluto

/ Feb 28 2020

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First Female Airman to Earn Ranger Tab First Female Airman to Earn Ranger Tab

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 28 2020

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Umbrellas for the Marine Corps Umbrellas for the Marine Corps

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 28 2020

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Marine commandant wants the Corps to train more female grunts Marine commandant wants the Corps to train more female grunts

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 28 2020

Best and Worst Body Armor and Shields in Military History Best and Worst Body Armor and Shields in Military History

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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New Body Armor and Helmets for the Army New Body Armor and Helmets for the Army

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 27 2020

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‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea ‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea

/ Feb 26 2020

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The Marine Corps Rifle Range The Marine Corps Rifle Range

By Task & Purpose

/ Feb 25 2020

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A woman is about to finish Green Beret training for the first time in history A woman is about to finish Green Beret training for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 25 2020

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The US and South Korea may scale back training over coronavirus fears The US and South Korea may scale back training over coronavirus fears

/ Feb 25 2020

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

/ Feb 23 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 17 2020

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NATO is willing to expand its training mission in Iraq to meet Trump’s demand NATO is willing to expand its training mission in Iraq to meet Trump’s demand

/ Feb 12 2020

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US charges four Chinese military hackers in 2017 Equifax breach US charges four Chinese military hackers in 2017 Equifax breach

/ Feb 10 2020

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FBI Director says there are about 1,000 open investigations into Chinese tech theft FBI Director says there are about 1,000 open investigations into Chinese tech theft

/ Feb 6 2020

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

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 5 2020

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Urban Outfitters has a knockoff set of Navy coveralls for $120 for those who wanted to enlist, but… Urban Outfitters has a knockoff set of Navy coveralls for $120 for those who wanted to enlist, but…

/ Feb 4 2020

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House passes bills to repeal 2002 AUMF and require Congress approve any war with Iran House passes bills to repeal 2002 AUMF and require Congress approve any war with Iran

/ Jan 30 2020

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Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 29 2020

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4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current 4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current

/ Jan 29 2020

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‘He was our brother’ — Soldiers honor Army PFC who died during basic training ‘He was our brother’ — Soldiers honor Army PFC who died during basic training

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 25 2020

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Ex-German Army interpreter accused of spying for Iranian intelligence Ex-German Army interpreter accused of spying for Iranian intelligence

/ Jan 24 2020

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Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 22 2020

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Russian diplomats reportedly tried to spy on Davos while disguised as plumbers Russian diplomats reportedly tried to spy on Davos while disguised as plumbers

/ Jan 21 2020

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The Space Force has a name tape now The Space Force has a name tape now

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 18 2020

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‘I wanted to prove them wrong’ — How the first enlisted female Guard soldier to graduate Ranger School got it done ‘I wanted to prove them wrong’ — How the first enlisted female Guard soldier to graduate Ranger School got it done

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 17 2020