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2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training
Training

2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2018

The CIA Officer Who Tracked Down Zarqawi Is Suing The Agency On 1st Amendment Grounds
Intelligence

The CIA Officer Who Tracked Down Zarqawi Is Suing The Agency On 1st Amendment Grounds

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 6, 2018

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women
Training

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 5, 2018

F-22s Can’t Talk To F-35s, Because Of Course They Can’t
Stealth

F-22s Can’t Talk To F-35s, Because Of Course They Can’t

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

SOCOM Accidentally Bought Way, Way Too Much Combat Gear
Tactics

SOCOM Accidentally Bought Way, Way Too Much Combat Gear

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

Air Force Finally Acknowledges Its Uniforms And Gear Are Not Made To Fit Women
Tactics

Air Force Finally Acknowledges Its Uniforms And Gear Are Not Made To Fit Women

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2018

How To Poop Under Fire, According To This Creepy WWII-Era Marine Corps Video
Training

How To Poop Under Fire, According To This Creepy WWII-Era Marine Corps Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2018

A Marine Recruit In San Diego Died After A Medical Emergency
Training

A Marine Recruit In San Diego Died After A Medical Emergency

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k
Intelligence

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

Putin’s Biggest Enemies Threw A Powwow Just To ‘Piss Him Off.’ Here’s What They Said
Intelligence

Putin’s Biggest Enemies Threw A Powwow Just To ‘Piss Him Off.’ Here’s What They Said

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 19, 2018

Get Pumped: Soldiers Are About To Get MRE Pizza That Can Last For 3 Years
Tactics

Get Pumped: Soldiers Are About To Get MRE Pizza That Can Last For 3 Years

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 19, 2018

When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video
Training

When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable
Training

This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 12, 2018

Infantry Part II: The Key to Good Infantry is Training Squad Leaders
Training

Infantry Part II: The Key to Good Infantry is Training Squad Leaders

By Col. Keith Nightingale, US Army (Ret.)

Posted on Mar 12, 2018

The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.
Training

The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 7, 2018

These Russian Special Forces Gunfighting Moves Are Beautiful And Ridiculous
Training

These Russian Special Forces Gunfighting Moves Are Beautiful And Ridiculous

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 6, 2018

How To Eat Everything, According To The Army’s Retro Survival Guide
Survival

How To Eat Everything, According To The Army’s Retro Survival Guide

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 3, 2018

The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’
Tactics

The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

This Tactical Watch Has The Navy SEAL Of Approval. But Can It Stand Up To The G-Shock?
Tactics

This Tactical Watch Has The Navy SEAL Of Approval. But Can It Stand Up To The G-Shock?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

At Boot Camp, Marines Get Two Whole Weeks Of Not Getting Screamed At. Here’s Why
Training

At Boot Camp, Marines Get Two Whole Weeks Of Not Getting Screamed At. Here’s Why

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

Shipboard Service Is Harsh. The Navy Isn’t Preparing Recruits For This Reality
Training

Shipboard Service Is Harsh. The Navy Isn’t Preparing Recruits For This Reality

By Drew Chowbay

Posted on Feb 20, 2018

A JROTC Freshman Sacrificed Himself To Help Classmates Escape During Florida Shooting
Rescue

A JROTC Freshman Sacrificed Himself To Help Classmates Escape During Florida Shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 16, 2018

Hero JROTC Student Shielded Classmates With Kevlar During Florida School Shooting
Rescue

Hero JROTC Student Shielded Classmates With Kevlar During Florida School Shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 15, 2018

Army To Combat Advisors: You Are Not Special Forces. Now Here’s A Brown Beret
Tactics

Army To Combat Advisors: You Are Not Special Forces. Now Here’s A Brown Beret

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2018

Pro-Assad Forces In Syria Attack US Troops, Leave Sadder But Wiser
Warfare

Pro-Assad Forces In Syria Attack US Troops, Leave Sadder But Wiser

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 8, 2018

US Revives Idea Of Limited Nuclear War That Doesn’t Destroy The Planet
Warfare

US Revives Idea Of Limited Nuclear War That Doesn’t Destroy The Planet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 3, 2018

Another Marine Is Gunning To Become The Corps’ First Female Special Operator
Training

Another Marine Is Gunning To Become The Corps’ First Female Special Operator

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 31, 2018

Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed
Intelligence

Your Favorite Fitness Apps Are Leaving US Military Bases Abroad Exposed

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 29, 2018

‘Anatomy Of Failure’: An Analysis Of Why America Keeps Losing Wars
Warfare

‘Anatomy Of Failure’: An Analysis Of Why America Keeps Losing Wars

By Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.)

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

Here’s All The Sweet Gear Marines Will Rock Downrange In 2018
Tactics

Here’s All The Sweet Gear Marines Will Rock Downrange In 2018

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

Check Out All The Weird Pricey Swag DoD Bigwigs Get From Foreign Dignitaries
Tactics

Check Out All The Weird Pricey Swag DoD Bigwigs Get From Foreign Dignitaries

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

Predators Are Circling Around VA Home Loan Borrowers. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Training

Predators Are Circling Around VA Home Loan Borrowers. Here’s How To Protect Yourself

By Greg Flynn

Posted on Jan 22, 2018

The Army Wants To Make Forward Observers Deadlier Than Ever With This Sleek New Targeting System
Tactics

The Army Wants To Make Forward Observers Deadlier Than Ever With This Sleek New Targeting System

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 19, 2018

Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Warfighting In The Age Of Videotaped Atrocities
Warfare

Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Warfighting In The Age Of Videotaped Atrocities

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 15, 2018

Army Scientists Just Unveiled Their Most Advanced Night Vision Tech Yet
Tactics

Army Scientists Just Unveiled Their Most Advanced Night Vision Tech Yet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 15, 2018

What You Should Know About Hawaii’s Ballistic Missile False Alarm, According To A Former Navy Emergency Manager
Tactics

What You Should Know About Hawaii’s Ballistic Missile False Alarm, According To A Former Navy Emergency Manager

By Shawn VanDiver

Posted on Jan 14, 2018

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea
Rescue

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

The Problem With ‘Let Marines Be Marines’
Training

The Problem With ‘Let Marines Be Marines’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 5, 2018

The Navy’s Next Fix For Sleepy Crews Could Be… Rose-Colored Glasses
Tactics

The Navy’s Next Fix For Sleepy Crews Could Be… Rose-Colored Glasses

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Dec 29, 2017

Converse’s New Combat-Style Kicks Cost $150, But They’re Still Cheaper Than Enlisting
Tactics

Converse’s New Combat-Style Kicks Cost $150, But They’re Still Cheaper Than Enlisting

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 27, 2017

All Marines Will Have To Take And Pass A New Battle Skills Test Starting 2018
Training

All Marines Will Have To Take And Pass A New Battle Skills Test Starting 2018

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 22, 2017

The Psyops Manual The CIA Gave To Nicaragua’s Contras Is Totally Bonkers
Intelligence

The Psyops Manual The CIA Gave To Nicaragua’s Contras Is Totally Bonkers

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2017

The Sergeant Major Of The Army Really Likes ‘Pinks And Greens’
Tactics

The Sergeant Major Of The Army Really Likes ‘Pinks And Greens’

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 12, 2017

Marine Corps Says ‘Pajama’-Like Tropical Uniforms Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Tactics

Marine Corps Says ‘Pajama’-Like Tropical Uniforms Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 11, 2017

Army Investigating Anonymous 6,300-Word Screed Claiming Corruption Undermined Green Beret Training Standards
Training

Army Investigating Anonymous 6,300-Word Screed Claiming Corruption Undermined Green Beret Training Standards

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 1, 2017

The Marine Corps Uniform Board Just Unveiled A Few Changes
Tactics

The Marine Corps Uniform Board Just Unveiled A Few Changes

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 30, 2017

Here’s What 10 Actual Veterans Say Is On Their EDC List
Tactics

Here’s What 10 Actual Veterans Say Is On Their EDC List

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 30, 2017

Navy Officer Tried To Use The NSA To Tap Her Boyfriend’s Son’s Phone
Intelligence

Navy Officer Tried To Use The NSA To Tap Her Boyfriend’s Son’s Phone

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 29, 2017

Here’s What It Looks Like When Your EDC List Is A Cry For Help
Tactics

Here’s What It Looks Like When Your EDC List Is A Cry For Help

By Francis Horton

Posted on Nov 28, 2017

17 essential pieces of gear for your war on Christmas
Tactics

17 essential pieces of gear for your war on Christmas

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 27, 2017

Navy To (Finally) Require Enlistees To Pass A Run Before Boot Camp
Training

Navy To (Finally) Require Enlistees To Pass A Run Before Boot Camp

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

North Korean Soldier Shot By Comrades Along DMZ While Defecting To South
Intelligence

North Korean Soldier Shot By Comrades Along DMZ While Defecting To South

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 13, 2017

This is the greatest safety brief of all time
Training

This is the greatest safety brief of all time

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 11, 2017

This Marine Proved Russia Hacked The DNC’s Emails — And Now, He’s Talking
Intelligence

This Marine Proved Russia Hacked The DNC’s Emails — And Now, He’s Talking

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 9, 2017

Most Recent American KIA In Afghanistan Reflects Military’s Evolving Mission
Warfare

Most Recent American KIA In Afghanistan Reflects Military’s Evolving Mission

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 6, 2017

Rescued Sailors’ Dramatic Sea Story Raises Suspicions Among Experts
Rescue

Rescued Sailors’ Dramatic Sea Story Raises Suspicions Among Experts

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 31, 2017

Mattis And Tillerson Reject Limits On America’s Forever Wars
Warfare

Mattis And Tillerson Reject Limits On America’s Forever Wars

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 31, 2017

One Awful PowerPoint Slide Accidentally Authorized The Air Force To Surveil US Citizens Without Warrants
Intelligence

One Awful PowerPoint Slide Accidentally Authorized The Air Force To Surveil US Citizens Without Warrants

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2017

Get On A Highway To The Danger Zone With This ’90s-Rific F-16 Training Video
Training

Get On A Highway To The Danger Zone With This ’90s-Rific F-16 Training Video

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 30, 2017

Navy Amphib Saves Boaters (And Their Dogs) Who Were Lost At Sea For 6 Months
Rescue

Navy Amphib Saves Boaters (And Their Dogs) Who Were Lost At Sea For 6 Months

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 27, 2017

The Army Is Working Overtime To Field Its Lightweight New Hot Weather Uniform
Tactics

The Army Is Working Overtime To Field Its Lightweight New Hot Weather Uniform

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 24, 2017

Army On Track To Field ‘More Realistic’ Training Rounds
Training

Army On Track To Field ‘More Realistic’ Training Rounds

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 23, 2017

With This Dress Blue Jacket Knock-Off, It’s Time To Say So Long Semper Fi, Hello Semper Fine
Tactics

With This Dress Blue Jacket Knock-Off, It’s Time To Say So Long Semper Fi, Hello Semper Fine

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 23, 2017

An Emboldened Taliban Nearly ‘Wiped Out’ An Entire Afghan Army Unit Using Lethal New Tactics
Tactics

An Emboldened Taliban Nearly ‘Wiped Out’ An Entire Afghan Army Unit Using Lethal New Tactics

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 19, 2017