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11 soldiers become the first to receive the Expert Soldier Badge 11 soldiers become the first to receive the Expert Soldier Badge

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 15 2019

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As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war As Syria plunges deeper into chaos, all sides are spinning like crazy to win the propaganda war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 15 2019

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The Marine Corps’s dream of ‘Lightning Carrier’ laden with F-35s is slowly becoming a reality The Marine Corps’s dream of ‘Lightning Carrier’ laden with F-35s is slowly becoming a reality

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 15 2019

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A soldier stole a 155mm artillery round during training and nobody noticed for 6 years A soldier stole a 155mm artillery round during training and nobody noticed for 6 years

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 11 2019

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Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho

/ Oct 10 2019

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The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 10 2019

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Dozens reported killed and tens of thousands flee as Turkey pushes into Syria Dozens reported killed and tens of thousands flee as Turkey pushes into Syria

/ Oct 10 2019

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‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car ‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 10 2019

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Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 9 2019

California’s July earthquakes apparently threw a wrench in DARPA’s StarCraft-style drone swarm California’s July earthquakes apparently threw a wrench in DARPA’s StarCraft-style drone swarm

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 9 2019

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The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 7 2019

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The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack

/ Oct 4 2019

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The Netherlands Marine Corps just took the ‘Tetris Challenge’ to a whole new level The Netherlands Marine Corps just took the ‘Tetris Challenge’ to a whole new level

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 4 2019

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We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 3 2019

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At least 18 Army paratroopers reported injured during night training jump At least 18 Army paratroopers reported injured during night training jump

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 3 2019

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Intel Inspector General calls bullsht on a bunch of whistleblower conspiracy theories Intel Inspector General calls bullsht on a bunch of whistleblower conspiracy theories

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 30 2019

People are going nuts over the ‘Tetris Challenge’ — which is basically every anal-retentive SNCO’s dream People are going nuts over the ‘Tetris Challenge’ — which is basically every anal-retentive SNCO’s dream

/ Sep 30 2019

Critics blast New York Times for outing whistleblower as CIA officer and giving clues to his identity Critics blast New York Times for outing whistleblower as CIA officer and giving clues to his identity

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 26 2019

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Ex-DIA officer gets 10 years in jail for selling secrets to China Ex-DIA officer gets 10 years in jail for selling secrets to China

/ Sep 24 2019

Built to win World War III, the F-35 is mostly being used to bomb caves and other stationary targets Built to win World War III, the F-35 is mostly being used to bomb caves and other stationary targets

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 19 2019

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Army researchers are using pearls — yes, pearls — to develop super-strong body armor Army researchers are using pearls — yes, pearls — to develop super-strong body armor

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 19 2019

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‘An insane game changer’ — Soldiers are about to receive the Army’s most advanced night vision goggles yet ‘An insane game changer’ — Soldiers are about to receive the Army’s most advanced night vision goggles yet

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 16 2019

US Space Command’s first big war game is already under way US Space Command’s first big war game is already under way

/ Sep 9 2019

Forget bulky goggles: these scientists want to inject night vision straight into troops’ eyeballs Forget bulky goggles: these scientists want to inject night vision straight into troops’ eyeballs

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 4 2019

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Recruits at the Corps’ East Coast boot camp are evacuating over Hurricane Dorian Recruits at the Corps’ East Coast boot camp are evacuating over Hurricane Dorian

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 3 2019

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Female airman becomes first to earn Army Ranger tab Female airman becomes first to earn Army Ranger tab

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 3 2019

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The Army is making marksmanship training harder to prepare soldiers for the two-way firing range The Army is making marksmanship training harder to prepare soldiers for the two-way firing range

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 26 2019

The State Department doesn’t really care if its human rights training for partner security forces is working or not The State Department doesn’t really care if its human rights training for partner security forces is working or not

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 25 2019

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Netanyahu hints that Israel may have been behind bombings of Iran-backed militants in Iraq Netanyahu hints that Israel may have been behind bombings of Iran-backed militants in Iraq

/ Aug 22 2019

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 16 2019

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An FBI agent had a surprise guest at his retirement ceremony: a Marine he rescued as a baby 22 years ago An FBI agent had a surprise guest at his retirement ceremony: a Marine he rescued as a baby 22 years ago

/ Aug 13 2019

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The Royal Navy is eyeing jetpacks for amphibious assaults, which is a terrible idea The Royal Navy is eyeing jetpacks for amphibious assaults, which is a terrible idea

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 12 2019

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The Marine Corps is finally testing one rifle accessory to rule them all The Marine Corps is finally testing one rifle accessory to rule them all

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 31 2019

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Navy declares missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dead Navy declares missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2019

The F-35 reportedly can’t use its afterburners without its critical stealth tech ‘bubbling and blistering’ The F-35 reportedly can’t use its afterburners without its critical stealth tech ‘bubbling and blistering’

/ Jul 25 2019

US troops are increasingly falling to heatstroke during training as the military braces for rising temperatures US troops are increasingly falling to heatstroke during training as the military braces for rising temperatures

/ Jul 24 2019

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The Marine Corps is getting ‘a web of all-seeing eyes’ to keep watch on bases around the world The Marine Corps is getting ‘a web of all-seeing eyes’ to keep watch on bases around the world

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 23 2019

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Navy identifies missing sailor who reportedly went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln Navy identifies missing sailor who reportedly went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 22 2019

The F-35 has a new problem that won’t be easy to solve The F-35 has a new problem that won’t be easy to solve

/ Jul 18 2019

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One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 17 2019

Fatal training accidents are on the rise. Now the families of the fallen are pushing lawmakers to do something about it Fatal training accidents are on the rise. Now the families of the fallen are pushing lawmakers to do something about it

/ Jul 16 2019

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China holds military drills following US arms sale to Taiwan China holds military drills following US arms sale to Taiwan

/ Jul 14 2019

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Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 9 2019

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Flask & Purpose: Russian special forces and their insane shooting drills Flask & Purpose: Russian special forces and their insane shooting drills

By Patrick Baker

/ Jul 2 2019

When civilians realize your military training doesn’t help When civilians realize your military training doesn’t help

By Chris Capelluto

/ Jul 2 2019

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I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice

By Jamie Schwandt

/ Jun 14 2019

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Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 12 2019

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Well, this Air Force 1980s weapons safety video took a very dark turn Well, this Air Force 1980s weapons safety video took a very dark turn

By Patrick Baker

/ Jun 12 2019

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Watch Navy hovercraft storm the beaches of the Pacific Northwest to train for the next catastrophic earthquake Watch Navy hovercraft storm the beaches of the Pacific Northwest to train for the next catastrophic earthquake

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 10 2019

The ingenious feat of military engineering that made D-Day such a massive success for the Allies The ingenious feat of military engineering that made D-Day such a massive success for the Allies

/ Jun 5 2019

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We salute the hero Marine vet who punched a shark in the face to save his daughter’s life We salute the hero Marine vet who punched a shark in the face to save his daughter’s life

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 3 2019

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The Pentagon is reportedly getting serious about electronic warfare The Pentagon is reportedly getting serious about electronic warfare

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 3 2019

The US may suspend F-35 training for Turkish pilots over Ankara’s missile deal with Russia The US may suspend F-35 training for Turkish pilots over Ankara’s missile deal with Russia

/ May 29 2019

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An NSA cyber weapon is reportedly being used against American cities by the very adversaries it was meant to target An NSA cyber weapon is reportedly being used against American cities by the very adversaries it was meant to target

By Jared Keller

/ May 25 2019

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A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included A new bill would raise the tobacco purchase age to 21, military included

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 20 2019

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The CIA designed a secret Hellfire missile that’s basically a meteor filled with swords to minimize civilian casualties The CIA designed a secret Hellfire missile that’s basically a meteor filled with swords to minimize civilian casualties

By Jared Keller

/ May 9 2019

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Woman arrested at CIA headquarters after asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ Woman arrested at CIA headquarters after asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 7 2019

‘Game of Thrones’ has an air power problem ‘Game of Thrones’ has an air power problem

/ May 7 2019

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The Army is practicing firing artillery from boats for the first time since the Vietnam War The Army is practicing firing artillery from boats for the first time since the Vietnam War

By Jared Keller

/ May 3 2019

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An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting

By Jared Keller

/ May 2 2019

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The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 1 2019

The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 30 2019

An F-35 stealth fighter is still missing somewhere in the Pacific — here’s everything the US military has sent to find it An F-35 stealth fighter is still missing somewhere in the Pacific — here’s everything the US military has sent to find it

/ Apr 28 2019

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Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 25 2019